Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has 5.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (7.8 W vs 2.3 W). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:2
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:7.8 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:1.38 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA4025PT KIT, TL-PA717 KIT
46 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.8 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.38 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows VisWindows 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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm28.5 mm
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
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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