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TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

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  • 10differ
  • 16identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (1200 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 2.8 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (5 W vs 2.2 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):2.2 W
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):5 W
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):FCC, CE
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):CE
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-WPA4530 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-WPA4530, TL-WPA8630KIT
43 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1200 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, 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
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.2 W5 W
AC input voltage230 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC, CECE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WindowsYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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