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-WPA7517 KIT V2

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 7identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2 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). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2 has Wi-Fi. 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-WPA7517 KIT V2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2. Product colour: Blue, White on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), White on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:1000 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-WPA7517 KIT V2: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-WPA7517 KIT V2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:Yes
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:White
  • Certification
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), TL-WPA7517 KIT V2
32 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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