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TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 20identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE). LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):2000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 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 802.11b, 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 standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 Mbit/s
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
CertificationCECE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
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

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