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TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 19identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. LED indicators: Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT. Mac operating systems supported: MacOS on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes

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Comparison of TL-WPA1000 KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
41 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, 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 standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMacOSYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — 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 one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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