Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

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Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (1200 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 73.5 mm more package width than the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (230 mm vs 156.5 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):3
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Package width
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):156.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):230 mm
  • Package depth
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):101.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):190 mm
  • Package height
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):89 mm
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):100 mm

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49 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one11,54,300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab
Built-in power socketYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, 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 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista BusinessYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one65.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one75.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers156.5 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers101.5 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers89 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one250 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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