Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA7617 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 14identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7617 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7617 KIT (3 vs 1). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link TL-WPA7617 KIT, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s). Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7617 KIT, 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7617 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7617 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA7617 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • TL-WPA8630P PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Comparison of TL-WPA7617 KIT, TL-WPA8630P
41 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
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 F
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source152 mm

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