Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 9identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (2400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 200 m more maximum operating distance than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (500 m vs 300 m). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 75 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (140 mm vs 65 mm). Only the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2400 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Type C
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Type F
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Maximum operating distance
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):300 m
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):500 m
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, RoHS
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, CE
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-PA717KIT, PLA6457
51 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2400 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) ports11
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType CType F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
ModulationDiffersOFDM64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceDiffers300 m500 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, CE
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 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm41 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm220 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm185 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers410 g660 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source391 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WindowUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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