Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1300 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:2
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:HomePlug AV2

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, TL-WPA8631P KIT
41 specifications
Performance11 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
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 supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
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, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one54 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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