Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 17identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 8.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (11 W vs 2.3 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Power plug: Type E on the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), Type F on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Type E
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Type F
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):11 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7 W
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):58 mm
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):42 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):42 mm
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):75 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7017PKIT(FR), TL-WPA8630P
35 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1300 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 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType EType F
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W7 W
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm42 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm152 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517180085171800

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