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TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 21identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 5 - 90% more storage relative humidity (H-H) than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (10 - 90% vs 5 - 90%). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:3
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:LAN, Power, WLAN
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:10 - 90%
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:5 - 90%

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Comparison of TL-WPA8635P KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
42 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, 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
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200,300,867 Mbit/s
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WLANYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 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)

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