Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 18identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 4.2 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (6.5 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 4.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (69.5 mm vs 65 mm). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA717 KIT:128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
45 specifications
Performance4 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
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 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm124.1 mm
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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