Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 (3 vs 2). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:2
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA4025P KIT V3, TL-WPA8631P KIT
38 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
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, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3 WUnknown — 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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