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TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU)

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has 3.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (6 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 23 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (65 mm vs 42 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):6 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):42 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):72 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):131 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-PA8010P KIT(EU)
43 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E / F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W6 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WindowWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm42 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm131 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers430 g700 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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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