Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

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  • 11identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (1000 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 0.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (2.3 W vs 1.6 W). The TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) has 30 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (95 mm vs 65 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1.6 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:White
  • Certification
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), TL-PA7017 KIT
37 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.6 W2.3 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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm28.5 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm52 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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