Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 8differ
  • 18identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 2.9 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (5.2 W vs 2.3 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s). Quantity per pack: 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 1 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:5.2 W
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2.3 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:0.92 W
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):0.5 W
  • Height
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:42 mm
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):72 mm
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2 pc(s)
    • TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-PA7017P
38 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.92 W0.5 W
AC input voltage220 V220 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, PowerUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — 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 & dimensions1 differ
Width95 mm95 mm
Depth58 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm72 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 source370 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 UltimatUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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