Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 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-PA4015PT KIT has 17 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (95 mm vs 78 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has 24.1 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (58 mm vs 33.9 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Width
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:95 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:78 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:58 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:33.9 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:42 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:149 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4015PT KIT, TL-WPA7817 KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
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 mm78 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm33.9 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm149 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
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)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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