Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 5.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (11 W vs 5.2 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 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-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:5.2 W
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):11 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7 W

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-WPA8630P
39 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.95 W7 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm42 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm152 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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