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TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 2 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (65 mm vs 63 mm). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (30 mm vs 28.5 mm). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 41 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (93 mm vs 52 mm). Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has built-in power socket. AC input voltage: 220 V on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, 100-240 V on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:220 V
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:50 Hz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:50 - 60 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:5 - 90%
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10 - 95%
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:65 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:28.5 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
45 specifications
Performance3 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-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
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 voltageDiffers220 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 g

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