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D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 3.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (6.1 W vs 2.3 W). The D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 36 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (101 mm vs 65 mm). The D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 41.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (70 mm vs 28.5 mm). Only the D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):6.1 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
  • AC input voltage
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
  • AC input frequency
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:50 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):CE/LVD FCC UL WEEE
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE

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Comparison of DHP-W312AV, TL-PA7017 KIT
40 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
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 algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — 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 oneWi-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 one433 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6.1 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V220 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE/LVD FCC UL WEEECE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers101 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm28.5 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm52 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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