Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 17identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 13 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (78 mm vs 65 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 18.1 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (52 mm vs 33.9 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 120.5 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (149 mm vs 28.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has built-in power socket. 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-WPA7817 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:78 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:33.9 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA717 KIT:28.5 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:149 mm
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:RoHS
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA7817 KIT
47 specifications
Performance4 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, 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 6 (802.11ax)
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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201 Mbit/s
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E
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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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 mm78 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm33.9 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm149 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
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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