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Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 4.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (7.1 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 120 V more AC input voltage than the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (220 V vs 100 V). The Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 11.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (40 mm vs 28.5 mm). Only the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Modulation: DSSS, OFDM on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), OFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Wi-Fi
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • Modulation
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7.1 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
  • AC input voltage
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):100 V
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
  • AC input frequency
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:50 Hz
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10 - 85%
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10 - 90%
  • Depth
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):40 mm
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:28.5 mm
  • Height
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):95 mm
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:52 mm

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-PA7017 KIT
39 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.1 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 V220 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width65 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers40 mm28.5 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm52 mm
WeightKnown for one138 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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