Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 12identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2 has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2. Certification: CE on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT V2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:CE
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT V2:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, TL-WPA7517 KIT V2
38 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one54 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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