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Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

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  • 5identical
  • 32known 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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (7.1 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 12 mm more depth than the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (52 mm vs 40 mm). The Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 66.5 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (95 mm vs 28.5 mm). 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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s). Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 85% on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 10 - 90% on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s).

  • Modulation
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
    • TL-PA717KIT 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-PA717KIT 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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10 - 90%
  • Depth
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):40 mm
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):52 mm
  • Height
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):95 mm
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):28.5 mm
  • Quantity per pack
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-PA717KIT
45 specifications
Performance3 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 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
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
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.1 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Window
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for one138 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
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)

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