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TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 14identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 10.002 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (12.302 W vs 2.3 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA717KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
46 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown 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 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC
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 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 Ultimat
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm40 mm
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 one410 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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