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TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 77.6 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (140.6 mm vs 63 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has Wi-Fi. Frequency range: 24000 - 5000 MHz on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT, 2 - 86 MHz on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:No
  • Frequency range
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:24000 - 5000 MHz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2 - 86 MHz
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 V
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:50 Hz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:50 - 60 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-WPA8630 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s1000 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) portsDiffers32
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Frequency rangeDiffers24000 - 5000 MHz2 - 86 MHz
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers230 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
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 conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 158 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140.6 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers68 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers230 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm83 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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