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TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 14known 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-PA4022P KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 23 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT (65 mm vs 42 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:3
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:CE
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA4022P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4022P KIT, TL-PA717 KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
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
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
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 supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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
WidthDiffers42 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm28.5 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 source430 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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