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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 vs TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 13known 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-PA4020P KIT V2 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 0.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (3 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 7 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (65 mm vs 58 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:3 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:58 mm
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:65 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V2, TL-PA7017 KIT
41 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm28.5 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm52 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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