Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 15identical
  • 13known 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-WPA7517 KIT (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Built-in power socket
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):G.hn
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), TL-WPA7517 KIT
37 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 standardDiffersG.hnHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124.1 mm
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)
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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