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TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT 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 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 has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
41 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 Ultimat
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)

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