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TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 11identical
  • 26known 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-PA717 KIT (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):G.hn
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), TL-PA717 KIT
45 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
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
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — 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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown 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 source52 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.5 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 g
Package typeBoxBox
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

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