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TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 15identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has built-in power socket. WLAN data transfer rates supported: 1300 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT, 1200,300,867 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1200,300,867 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10 - 90 °C
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:-40 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-WPA8631P KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 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) portsDiffers31
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers1300 Mbit/s1200,300,867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 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 socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
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
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 90 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
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 oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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