Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 5.802 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (12.302 W vs 6.5 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 24.5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (94 mm vs 69.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:11,54,300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300,433 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220T KIT, TL-WPA7517 KIT
42 specifications
Performance10 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 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 supportedDiffers11,54,300 Mbit/s300,433 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 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs12.302 W6.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.78 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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 UltimatWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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
WidthDiffers94 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers54 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm124.1 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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