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TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 15identical
  • 14known 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-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 10.002 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (12.302 W vs 2.3 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 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 socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
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
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 source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC
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 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 Ultimat
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 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm40 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 content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517180085171800

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