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TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 20identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 2.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (6.5 W vs 4 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 11.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (69.5 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 7 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (42 mm vs 35 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket.

  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:OFDM
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Width
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA7517 KIT
44 specifications
Performance5 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.84 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm124.1 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — 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
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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