电力线适配器代表了一种很好的方式来扩展您家中或办公室的网络覆盖范围(network coverage)，尤其是在您的路由器无线信号无法到达的区域。TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P是一款高端电力线适配器套件(powerline adapter kit)，承诺最大理论带宽为 1200 Mbps。它是TP-LINK产品组合中同类设备中速度最快的，我们非常想知道它在实际性能方面的表现。如果您想听听我们对该设备及其在我们的测试中提供的服务的意见，请阅读此评论：
拆箱 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 千兆直通电力线 AC Wi-Fi 套件(TL-WPA8630P AV1200 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi Kit)
TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P使用的包装与其他TP-LINK 网络(TP-LINK networking)产品的包装相似。它使用平静的绿色，在盒子的正面，您可以看到组成该套件的两个设备，以及最重要的规格列表。
包装盒背面有一些有用的示例，说明如何使用此套件扩展您家中的网络覆盖范围。(network coverage)
在包装内您会发现以下元素：组成套件的两个组件（TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 延长器(TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P extender)和TL-PA8010P 适配器(TL-PA8010P adapter)）、两条 6.56 英尺或 2 米长的网线、快速安装(installation guide)多种语言的指南、技术支持信息(support information)、用于设置套件的可视指南、适用于该套件的许可通知(license notice)以及其他一些包含信息的传单。
现在您对拆箱体验有了更多了解，让我们看看您在硬件规格方面得到了什么。
硬件规格和设计
TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 电力线(TL-WPA8630P powerline) 适配器套件(adapter kit)支持高达 802.11ac的所有现代无线网络标准。(wireless networking)这是一款双频设备(band device)，承诺总最大理论带宽为 1200 Mbps ： 5GHz 频段为867 Mbps ，2.4GHz 频段为 300 (Mbps)Mbps （如果您想知道，这是 1167 Mbps的总和）。(Mbps)
TP-LINK 已包含对HomePlug AV2 标准(HomePlug AV2 standard)的支持，该标准允许 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 扩展器通过(TL-WPA8630P extender)波束成形技术(Beamforming Technology)支持 2x2 MIMO* ，这应该转化为快速和稳定的无线网络(wireless network)连接。
TP-LINK宣传的另一个有趣的功能是Auto-Sync，它允许用户将额外的 TP-LINK(TP-LINK)扩展器添加到电力线网络(powerline network)，并统一同步所有设备的设置，例如SSID、密码、Wi-Fi时间表和 LED 时间表(Schedule and LED Schedule)。起来电力线网络(powerline network)。
如下图所示，这两款设备都非常大且重：TL-PA8010P 适配器(TL-PA8010P adapter)（左侧）重 17 盎司或 492 克，而TL-WPA8630P 扩展器(TL-WPA8630P extender)（右侧）重 30 盎司或 853 克.
TL-PA8010P 适配器(TL-PA8010P adapter)具有一个以太网端口(Ethernet port)，用于将其连接到无线路由器(wireless router)，而TL-WPA8630P 扩展器(TL-WPA8630P extender)具有三个千兆以太网(Gigabit Ethernet)端口，用于将最多三个设备连接到网络。
不幸的是，TP-LINK没有提供有关此套件中使用的处理器、RAM数量或其他类似信息的任何信息。如果您想查看此套件的官方规格，请访问此页面：TL-WPA8630P 套件规格(TL-WPA8630P KIT Specifications)。
设置和使用 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 电力线(TL-WPA8630P powerline) 无线套件(wireless kit)
要设置和使用 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 电力线(TL-WPA8630P powerline) 无线套件(wireless kit)，请使用网线(network cable)将TL-PA8010P 适配器(TL-PA8010P adapter)连接到您的无线路由器(wireless router)。然后，将其插入墙壁插座(wall socket)。拿起TL-WPA8630P 扩展器并将(TL-WPA8630P extender and plug)其插入适配器附近某处的墙上插座。(wall socket)从TL-PA8010P 适配器开始，使用每个设备上的(TL-PA8010P adapter)配对(Pair)按钮配对两个设备。接下来，找到套件包装中提供的Wi-Fi 信息卡(Wi-Fi Info Card)，以便您知道如何连接到套件广播的无线网络。
将笔记本电脑或移动设备连接到套件广播的无线网络(wireless network broadcast)，然后在Web 浏览器(web browser)中键入套件的IP 地址(IP address)。您现在可以使用用户界面(user interface)来管理此电力线套件的工作方式。
一旦不碍事，您可以将TL-WPA8630P 扩展器(TL-WPA8630P extender)移动到您想要使用它的位置。
在管理此工具包时，您会注意到用户界面(user interface)非常简单且美观。它提供基本设置和高级设置，这应该让有经验的用户和初学者都满意。我们强烈建议您详细配置此套件广播的两个网络，因为默认设置不会提供可能的最快无线连接。
如果有不明白的设置，您可以按管理界面(administration interface)右上角的问号(question mark)(?) 按钮，TP-LINK将显示有关您在屏幕上看到的内容的有用文档。
您应该考虑采取的另一个步骤是检查固件更新并安装可用的最新更新。最近的固件(Recent firmware)更新修复了一些错误并提高了该设备的性能。在进行所有测试之前，我们将固件升级到当时可用的最新版本，您可以在下面的屏幕截图中看到。
您应该采取的最后一步是更改管理此电力线套件的默认用户名和密码(default username and password)。使用 admin/admin 是非常不安全的，并且可能使您面临很容易避免的风险。
总的来说，我们很享受配置体验(configuration experience)。用户界面非常简单，文档写得很好，我们可以访问我们期望的配置选项。唯一重要的缺点是它仅提供英文(English)版本。
如果您不喜欢使用网络界面(web interface)来管理 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 电力线(TL-WPA8630P powerline)套件，您可以安装适用于 Windows 的TP - (Windows)LINK PLC 实用程序(TP-LINK PLC Utility)。这是一个免费的应用程序，需要安装WinPcap才能完全使用。
它的用户界面非常简约，并且可以轻松访问构成电力线套件的每个设备的多个配置选项。
您还可以在智能手机上安装适用于Android和 iOS 的 tpPLC 移动应用程序，从而轻松管理您的套件。您可以在下面看到用户界面和一些可用配置选项的屏幕截图。
总的来说，我们对 TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P 的(TL-WPA8630P)工作方式、稳定性和速度(stability and speed)感到满意。我们在连接设备、流媒体以及共享文件和文件夹方面没有任何问题。此外，正如您在本评论的下两个部分中看到的那样，性能是一流的。
如果您想知道这个电力线套件有多快、它提供的真实传输速度以及可能对您有用的额外功能，请使用下面的导航按钮转到本评论的第二页。
Reviewing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 powerline Wi-Fi kit
Powerline adapters reprеsent a gоod way to extend the network coverage in your home or in your office, especіally in аreas where уour router's wireless signal doesn't reach. TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P is a high-end powerline adapter kit that promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1200 Mbps. It іs the fastest device of its kind in ΤP-LІNK's portfolio and we were very curious to seе what it haѕ to offer in terms of real-life performance. If you want to hear our opinion аbout this device and the serviсe it delіvered in our testing, read this review:
Unboxing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi Kit
The packaging used for the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P is similar to that of other TP-LINK networking products. It uses calming green colors and on the front of the box you see the two devices that make up the kit, as well as a list of its most important specifications.
On the back of the box there are useful examples of how you can use this kit to extend the network coverage in your home.
Inside the package you will find the following elements: the two components that make up the kit (the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P extender and the TL-PA8010P adapter), two network cables of 6.56 feet or 2 meters length each, the quick installation guide in several languages, technical support information, a visual guide for setting up the kit, the license notice that applies to this kit and several other leaflets with information.
Now that you know more about the unboxing experience, let's see what you get in terms of hardware specifications.
Hardware specifications and design
The TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P powerline adapter kit offers support for all modern wireless networking standards up to 802.11ac. This is a dual band device, which promises a total maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1200 Mbps: 867Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band (that's a sum of 1167 Mbps, in case you are wondering).
TP-LINK has included support for the HomePlug AV2 standard that allows the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P extender to support 2x2 MIMO* with Beamforming Technology, which should translate into both fast and stable wireless network connections.
Another interesting feature advertised by TP-LINK is Auto-Sync, that allows users to add additional TP-LINK extenders to the powerline network and uniformly sync settings such as SSID, password, Wi-Fi Schedule and LED Schedule for all the devices that make up the powerline network.
As you can see in the picture below, both devices are quite large and heavy: the TL-PA8010P adapter (on the left) weighs 17 ounces or 492 grams while the TL-WPA8630P extender (on the right) weighs 30 ounces or 853 grams.
The the TL-PA8010P adapter has an Ethernet port for connecting it to the wireless router, while the TL-WPA8630P extender has three Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting up to three devices to the network.
Unfortunately TP-LINK doesn't provide any information about the processor used in this kit, the amount of RAM or other similar information. If you want to check the official specs of this kit, go to this page: TL-WPA8630P KIT Specifications.
Setting up and using the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P powerline wireless kit
In order to set up and use the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P powerline wireless kit, connect the TL-PA8010P adapter to your wireless router, using a network cable. Then, plug it into the wall socket. Take the TL-WPA8630P extender and plug it into the wall socket, somewhere near the adapter. Pair the two devices using the Pair button on each of them, starting with the TL-PA8010P adapter. Next, find the Wi-Fi Info Card that's available in the packaging of the kit so that you know how to connect to the wireless networks that are broadcast by the kit.
Connect a laptop or a mobile device to the wireless network broadcast by the kit and, in a web browser, type the IP address of the kit. You can now use the user interface to administer how this powerline kit works.
Once that is out of the way, you can move the TL-WPA8630P extender to the location where you want to use it.
While administering this kit, you will notice that the user interface is quite simple and good looking. It offers both basic and advanced settings, and this should please both experienced users as well as beginners. We highly recommend you that you configure in detail the two networks that are broadcast by this kit, as the defaults will not provide the fastest wireless connection that is possible.
If there is a setting you don't understand, you can press the question mark (?) button on the top-right of the administration interface, and TP-LINK will display useful documentation about what you see on screen.
Another step that you should consider taking is checking for firmware updates and installing the latest update available. Recent firmware updates have fixed some bugs and improved the performance of this device. Before doing all our testing, we upgraded the firmware to the latest version available at the time, which you can see in the screenshot below.
One last step that you should t ake is changing the default username and password for administering this powerline kit. Using admin/admin is very insecure and can expose you to risks that are easily avoided.
Overall, we enjoyed the configuration experience. The user interface is quite simple, the documentation is well written and we had access to the configuration options that we expected. It's only important downside is the fact that it is available only in English.
If you don't enjoy using the web interface for administering the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P powerline kit, you can install the TP-LINK PLC Utility for Windows. It's a free app that needs to install WinPcap in order to be used fully.
It's user interface is very minimalistics and it offers easy access to several configuration options for each of the devices that make up the powerline kit.
You can also install the tpPLC mobile app for Android and iOS on your smartphone, which allows you to administer your kit with ease. Below you can see a screenshot of the user interface and of some of the configuration options that are available.
Overall, we were pleased with how TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P worked, its stability and speed. We had no issues in connecting our devices, in streaming media and sharing files and folders. Also, the performance was top-notch, as you can see in the next two sections of this review.
If you want to know how fast this powerline kit is, the real-life transfer speeds that it offers and the extra features that might be useful to you, go to the second page of this review, using the navigation buttons below.
