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TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 2 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (65 mm vs 63 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT has 22 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (52 mm vs 30 mm). Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter 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 Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA717 KIT:5 - 90%
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10 - 95%
  • Width
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA717 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 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) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
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
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers430 g498 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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