Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

28specifications compared
11differ
17identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (69.5 mm vs 68 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (35 mm vs 30 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

Maximum data transfer rate
- TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
- TL-PA9020 KIT:No
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
Security algorithms
- TL-PA9020 KIT:128-bit AES
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
LED indicators
- TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Certification
- TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:CE, RoHS
Width
- TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
Depth
- TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
Height
- TL-PA9020 KIT:123 mm
- TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA9020 KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
45 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT View product	B TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT View product
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	2000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 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 socket	No	No
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
Modulation	OFDM	OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Multi User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300,433 Mbit/s
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	FCC, CE	CE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	68 mm	69.5 mm
DepthDiffers	30 mm	35 mm
HeightDiffers	123 mm	124.1 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	LAN (RJ-45)

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