Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 9identical
  • 20known 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-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. 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-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK

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Comparison of TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, TL-WPA7517 KIT
40 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 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) portsDiffers12
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 standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 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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