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

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 19identical
  • 6known 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 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 2.9 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (5.2 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 0.45 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (0.95 W vs 0.5 W). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:5.2 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-PA7017 KIT
38 specifications
Performance6 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
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901
Power plugType FType F
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.95 W0.5 W
AC input voltage220 V220 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm28.5 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm52 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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