Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 10known 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1300 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-WPA8631P 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-WPA8631P KIT. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2, TL-WPA8631P KIT
35 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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 supportedDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 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
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, WLANYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
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, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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