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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 LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
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
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
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
Designidentical
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers54 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm45 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
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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