Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

MEDION MD 90215 vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the MEDION MD 90215 (1000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the MEDION MD 90215 (2 vs 1). The MEDION MD 90215 has 16.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (86 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the MEDION MD 90215 has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • MD 90215:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MD 90215:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • MD 90215:No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • MD 90215:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • MD 90215:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • MD 90215:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Width
    • MD 90215:86 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • MD 90215:61 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm

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Comparison of MD 90215, TL-WPA7517 KIT
36 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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 socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug 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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, 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)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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers86 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers118 mm124.1 mm
WeightKnown for one183 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 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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