Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 12differ
  • 15identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 4.08 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (5 W vs 0.92 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:0.92 W
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:220 V
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 V
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:95 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-WPA8630 KIT
39 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.92 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 UltimatWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm45 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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