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TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 29identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 7 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT (65 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 10 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT (52 mm vs 42 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT has 66.5 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (95 mm vs 28.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:CE
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:58 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:95 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm
  • Package weight
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:580 g
    • TL-PA717 KIT:430 g

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Comparison of TL-PA7017P KIT, TL-PA717 KIT
41 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)2.3 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 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, Window
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm28.5 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging data1 differ
Package width190 mm190 mm
Package depth136 mm136 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers580 g430 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
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) code8517180085171800

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