Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

21specifications compared
7differ
14identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

Maximum data transfer rate
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
- TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
- TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
- TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Yes
- TL-PA7017 KIT:No
PowerLine standard
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
- TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
LED indicators
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Yes
- TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
Certification
- TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC
- TL-PA7017 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, TL-PA7017 KIT
40 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 View product	B TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	600 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	LAN, PLC, Power
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	CE
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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