Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA1300P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA1300P 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-WPA1300P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA1300P KIT has 150,434 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (450,867 Mbit/s vs 300,433 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA1300P KIT has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA1300P KIT, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA1300P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA1300P KIT:3
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA1300P KIT:450,867 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300,433 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA1300P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA1300P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi

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Comparison of TL-WPA1300P KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
44 specifications
Performance7 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers450,867 Mbit/s300,433 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, 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
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSKWEP, 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
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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 one871 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
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

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