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TP-Link TL-PA7010 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7010 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7010 KIT (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 4.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7010 KIT (5 W vs 0.5 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C
  • Width
    • TL-PA7010 KIT:98 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7010 KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
40 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home BasWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers98 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers58.9 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm45 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)

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