Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

14specifications compared
10differ
4identical
25known 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-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (7.1 W vs 2.3 W). The Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 7 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (65 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 2 mm more depth than the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (42 mm vs 40 mm). Only the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has built-in power socket.

Wi-Fi
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
Built-in power socket
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):No
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Yes
Modulation
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):OFDM
Power consumption (typical)
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7.1 W
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10 - 85%
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10 - 90%
Width
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):65 mm
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):58 mm
Depth
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):40 mm
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):42 mm
Quantity per pack
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
- TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-PA7017PKIT(FR)
39 specifications	A Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) Model WEX-1166DHPS View product	B TP-Link TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model TL-PA7017PKIT(FR) View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type E
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffers	DSSS, OFDM	OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	7.1 W	2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for one	Internal	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	65 mm	58 mm
DepthDiffers	40 mm	42 mm
WeightKnown for one	138 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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