Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 13identical
  • 12known 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-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 10.002 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (12.302 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 8.28 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (8.78 W vs 0.5 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has Wi-Fi. 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-WPA4220T KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Type F
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:Type G
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType FType G
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerPLC, Power, WLAN
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm40 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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