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TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 17identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) 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-WPA9610 KIT (DE). Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE). LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):CE

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)
48 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 Mbit/s
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
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, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
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 & 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
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 contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 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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