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TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 17identical
  • 20known 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-WPA7817 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 52.7 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (130.7 mm vs 78 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 37.8 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (71.7 mm vs 33.9 mm). Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:macOS
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:130.7 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:78 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:71.7 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:33.9 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:149 mm
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:RoHS
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT, TL-WPA7817 KIT
47 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201 Mbit/s
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
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 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersmacOSYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers130.7 mm78 mm
DepthDiffers71.7 mm33.9 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm149 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
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
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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