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TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630P KIT

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 26identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:1350 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:3
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:5.8 W
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:10.8 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:Power, Reset, WLAN
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:5 - 90%
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:0 - 90%
  • Width
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:130.7 mm
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:152 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:71.7 mm
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:75 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA9020P KIT, TL-WPA8630P KIT
45 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s1350 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) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.8 W10.8 W
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, PowerPower, Reset, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCECE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 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 compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedmacOSmacOS
Operational conditions1 differ
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)Differs5 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers130.7 mm152 mm
DepthDiffers71.7 mm75 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging data1 differ
Package width230 mm230 mm
Package depth190 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers780 g1.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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