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TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 28identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 250 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1750 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has built-in power socket. WLAN data transfer rates supported: 1750 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT, 1200,300,867 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:3
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1200,300,867 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No

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Comparison of TL-WPA8730 KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
37 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1750 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 technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10BASE-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 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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers1750 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
MIMOYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCECE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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