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TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has 428 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Power plug: Type E / F on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), Type F on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • Power plug
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Type E / F
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Type F
  • Built-in power socket
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):G.hn
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), TL-PA7017 KIT
41 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugDiffersType E / FType F
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersG.hnHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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