Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power, WAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA7817 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:No
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:Yes
  • Product colour
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Grey, White
    • TL-WPA7817 KIT:White

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220KIT V3, TL-WPA7817 KIT
44 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, 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
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 2483.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, WANYes
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.9 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
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 one7.216 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one4.61 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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