Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 1260 vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ!Powerline 1260 has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Powerline 1260 has 2 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (67 mm vs 65 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 20 mm more depth than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 (52 mm vs 32 mm). Only the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the FRITZ!Powerline 1260, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • LED indicators
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:LAN, Power
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:67 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:32 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
  • Height
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:132 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm
  • Package width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1260:127 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:190 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 1260, TL-PA717 KIT
48 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 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) ports11
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11iIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
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 PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one11,54,150,300,866 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 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 one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers67 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers32 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for one200 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers127 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers192 mm136 mm
Package heightDiffers88 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers440 g430 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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