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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

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  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 4.05 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (5 W vs 0.95 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:220 V
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):230 V

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-WPA8630KIT
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.95 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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