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TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 15known 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-PA4022P KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 98.6 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT (140.6 mm vs 42 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 10 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT (68 mm vs 58 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C
  • Width
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:58 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:68 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4022P KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
39 specifications
Performance6 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
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers42 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm45 mm
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 packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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