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TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 16identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 3.78 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT (8.78 W vs 5 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:220 V
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 V
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220T KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
42 specifications
Performance7 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) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.302 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.78 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 UltimatWindows 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 compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers54 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm45 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm

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