Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 13identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link PGW2440 KIT has 428 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT has Wi-Fi. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT. LED indicators: Yes on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT:1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • PGW2440 KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT:G.hn
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • PGW2440 KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • PGW2440 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:CE

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT, TL-PA7017P KIT
45 specifications
Performance5 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 source1
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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
Power plugType E / FType E / F
Built-in power socketYesYes
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
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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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 source58 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 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 source580 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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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