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TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (3 vs 2). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Type C
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Type G
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA4025PT KIT, TL-WPA8631P KIT
44 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 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
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 plugDiffersType CType G
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
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
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one7.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.38 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows VisWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown 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
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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