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TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 15identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1.9 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT (6.5 W vs 4.6 W). Only the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:128-bit AES
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:4.6 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Certification
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:CE
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:CE, RoHS
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:macOS
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
45 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 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, IEEE 802.3ab
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
MIMOKnown 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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,433 Mbit/s
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4.6 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersmacOSYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers130.7 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers71.7 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm124.1 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one730 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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