Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 4.3 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (6.5 W vs 2.2 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 25.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (95 mm vs 69.5 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 23 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (58 mm vs 35 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has built-in power socket.

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2.2 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi

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Comparison of TL-PA4015P, TL-WPA7517 KIT
38 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 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 standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
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)Differs2.2 W6.5 W
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 UltimatWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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 content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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