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TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 14identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 0.1 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT (2.3 W vs 2.2 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has 30 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (95 mm vs 65 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:2.2 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:95 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4015PT KIT, TL-PA717 KIT
40 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.2 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 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
WidthDiffers95 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm28.5 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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