Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 15known 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:CE, FCC, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
41 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
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 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
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 source600 Mbit/s
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one28.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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