Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 13known 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-PA7017 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 4.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (5 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (230 V vs 220 V). 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-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 V
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm45 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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