Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender (2 vs 1). Antenna type: External on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, Internal on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. LED indicators: Yes on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. Product colour: Black on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, White on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Antenna type
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:External
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Internal
  • LED indicators
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Product colour
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Black
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:White
  • Quantity per pack
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of DRA-2060, TL-WPA7517 KIT
38 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 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) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 socketNoNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, 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
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Design3 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124.1 mm
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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