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NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet 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 NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet has 200 m more maximum operating distance than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (500 m vs 300 m). The NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet has 64 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (133.5 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • Maximum operating distance
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:500 m
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300 m
  • LED indicators
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Width
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:133.5 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:72 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
  • Height
    • Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet:37.8 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm

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Comparison of Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet, TL-WPA7517 KIT
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3IEEE 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 standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers500 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
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
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, 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
WidthDiffers133.5 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers37.8 mm124.1 mm
WeightKnown for one226 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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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