Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 9,100 Mbit/s more Ethernet LAN data rates than the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT (10,100 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has built-in power socket. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, LAN, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:3
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:10.8 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:LAN, Power, WLAN
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:5 - 90%
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:10 - 90%

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA8635P KIT
45 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
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
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W10.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, Power, WLAN
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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, WindowYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 90%
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 data2 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
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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