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 AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 13identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender has 1,000 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) (1300 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender 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 AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender has 8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (11 W vs 3 W). 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 AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender. 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 AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender:1300 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
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender: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
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender: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
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender: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)
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):11,54,300 Mbit/s
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender:300,867 Mbit/s
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3 W
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender:11 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • AV1300 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender:Activity, LAN, Power, WLAN

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Comparison of TL-WA860RE(EU), TL-WPA8631P
45 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1300 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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers11,54,300 Mbit/s300,867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W11 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, LAN, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
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 BusinessWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers110 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers65.8 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers75.2 mm152 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one156.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one101.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one89 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one250 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 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) code8517180085171800

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