Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 17known 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA717 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA717 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:CE, FCC, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
43 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 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 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown 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 source600 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, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
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 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
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
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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