Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 18identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 8.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (10.8 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 4.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (5 W vs 0.5 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:10.8 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:230 V
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:LAN, Power, WLAN

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA8635P KIT
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, 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 standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W10.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, Power, WLAN
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm

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