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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

24specifications compared
12differ
12identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) 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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) 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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s).

Maximum data transfer rate
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Yes
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
PowerLine standard
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):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-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
Product colour
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):White
Certification
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):CE, FCC, RoHS
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, RoHS
Width
- TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):95 mm
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):65 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), TL-PA717KIT
39 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) Model TL-PA251(V3) View product	B TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model TL-PA717KIT View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type C
Built-in power socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Modulation	OFDM	OFDM
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1.6 W	2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN, PLC, Power
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, RoHS	CE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 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 supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	65 mm
DepthDiffers	58 mm	52 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	28.5 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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