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TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V4 vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V4 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 4.2 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V4 (6.5 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V4 has 25.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (95 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V4 has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:Grey, White
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:White
  • Width
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:95 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V4:58 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4010P KIT V4, TL-WPA7517 KIT
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 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 standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm124.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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