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D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 19known 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-WPA7517 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (3 vs 2). The D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System has 5.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (12 W vs 6.5 W). WLAN data transfer rates supported: 300,866,1300 Mbit/s on the D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System, 300,433 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2 on the D-Link Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:3
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:300,866,1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300,433 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:WPA, WPA2
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:12 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • Antenna type
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:External
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Internal
  • LED indicators
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:LAN, Power, Signal strength
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Product colour
    • Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System:Grey, White
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:White

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Comparison of COVR-P2502, TL-WPA7517 KIT
42 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,866,1300 Mbit/s300,433 Mbit/s
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
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, WPA2WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
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
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs12 W6.5 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
Design4 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Signal strengthLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEECE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers79.7 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers47 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm124.1 mm
WeightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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