Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 18known 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-WPA7817 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 10 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (78 mm vs 68 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:78 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:33.9 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:123 mm
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:149 mm
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:RoHS
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA9020 KIT, TL-WPA7817 KIT
46 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 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) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 socketDiffersNoYes
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
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
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 (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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
WidthDiffers68 mm78 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm33.9 mm
HeightDiffers123 mm149 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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