Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 16identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:-40 - 70 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C

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Comparison of TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, TL-WPA8630 KIT
42 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
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 one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, WLANYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 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
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 158 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140.6 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
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
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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