Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 24identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 23.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (52 mm vs 28.5 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 23.5 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (52 mm vs 28.5 mm). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT. Certification: CE on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:28.5 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-PA717 KIT
44 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)2.3 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions2 differ
Width65 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers52 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 pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517180085171800

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