Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT vs Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 11identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 1,100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT (2400 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (3 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 200 m more maximum operating distance than the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT (500 m vs 300 m). Power plug: Type G on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT, Type F on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s). Certification: CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT, CE-LVD, CE on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2400 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
  • Power plug
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Type G
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Type F
  • Maximum operating distance
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:300 m
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):500 m
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:CE, RoHS
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, CE
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10 - 90 °C
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):-30 - 70 °C
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:2 pc(s)
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-WPA8631P KIT, PLA6457
50 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s2400 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) portsDiffers31
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType GType F
Built-in power socketYesYes
ModulationDiffersOFDM64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceDiffers300 m500 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, CE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 90 °C-30 - 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 source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517180085171800
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source391 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source

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