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TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 13 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (78 mm vs 65 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 5.4 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (33.9 mm vs 28.5 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 97 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (149 mm vs 52 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Type F
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Type E
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:78 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:28.5 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:33.9 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:149 mm
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:RoHS
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA7817 KIT
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType FType E
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201 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
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm78 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm33.9 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm149 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
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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