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D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • PowerLine standard
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE Class B / FCC CE LVD / UL
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, RoHS
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):-20 - 65 °C
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):47.8 mm
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):65 mm
  • Depth
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):27.7 mm
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):52 mm

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Comparison of DHP-208AV, TL-PA717KIT
43 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, 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 standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2 - 30 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE Class B / FCC CE LVD / ULCE, RoHS
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)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers47.8 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers27.7 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers65.6 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for one58.1 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 guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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