Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717 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-PA717 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-PA717 KIT (4.61 W vs 0.5 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, LAN, PLC, Power, WAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:7.216 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:4.61 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA717 KIT:White
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Grey, White
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:CE, FCC, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA4220KIT V3
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WindowUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one28.5 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 one430 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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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