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TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 20identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) 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-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) 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-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (230 V vs 220 V). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):1200 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Yes
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):230 V
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA8630KIT
46 specifications
Performance4 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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCECE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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 pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one28.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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