Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 4.916 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT (7.216 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 4.11 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT (4.61 W vs 0.5 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:7.216 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:4.61 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN

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Comparison of TL-PA7017P KIT, TL-WPA4220KIT V3
43 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W7.216 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W4.61 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design3 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WAN
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — 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 includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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