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D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System vs TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (3 vs 1). The D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System has 9.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (12 W vs 2.3 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s). Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2 on the D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System, 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:3
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1
  • Security algorithms
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:WPA, WPA2
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):128-bit AES
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:12 W
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
  • LED indicators
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:LAN, Power, Signal strength
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
  • Product colour
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:Grey, White
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):White
  • Certification
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:FCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEE
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, RoHS

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Comparison of COVR-P2502, TL-PA717KIT
47 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2128-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), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,866,1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs12 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Signal strengthLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEECE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — 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 conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers79.7 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers47 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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 contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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