Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 15identical
  • 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-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T 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-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 10.002 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (12.302 W vs 2.3 W). LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, PLC, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20. Certification: CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, CE, FCC, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:94 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:54 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
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 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerPLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
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 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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