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TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 18identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 11 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (65 mm vs 54 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:2
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:40 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
44 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
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
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Poweridentical
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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
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, WindowYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm94 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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 one430 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)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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