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TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 17identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 299,133 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT (300,433 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P 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-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300,433 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:128-bit AES
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, TL-WPA8631P KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1300 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 standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,433 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, 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
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-FiYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown 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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one69.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one124.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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