Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 15identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 71.1 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (140.6 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:128-bit AES
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:68 mm
  • Height
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:45 mm

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
45 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,433 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-FiYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 158 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers69.5 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers124.1 mm45 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
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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