Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 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)

25specifications compared
13differ
12identical
18known 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-PA717KIT 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-PA717KIT 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-PA717KIT 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 built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s 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-PA717KIT 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 data rates
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
- TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- TL-PA717KIT 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
Power plug
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Type C
- TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Type F
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA717KIT 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 consumption (typical)
- TL-PA717KIT 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-PA717KIT 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
LED indicators
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
- TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA717KIT, TL-WPA8630P
43 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model TL-PA717KIT View product	B TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) Model TL-WPA8630P View product
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	3
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffers	Type C	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.3 W	11 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	7 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	LAN, PLC, Power	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Window	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	65 mm	42 mm
DepthDiffers	52 mm	75 mm
HeightDiffers	28.5 mm	152 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	190 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	136 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	410 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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