Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P 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 1.18 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT (6.5 W vs 5.32 W). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 61.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (131 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5.32 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Width
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
44 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 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
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.32 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.36 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
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
WidthDiffers131 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm124.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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