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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 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 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 0.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (3 W vs 2.3 W). 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-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:2
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:3 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:CE
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V2, TL-PA717 KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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 socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, 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, Window
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm28.5 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package depthDiffers125 mm136 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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