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TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 20identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). WLAN data transfer rates supported: 300,433 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, 1200,300,867 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Security algorithms: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300,433 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1200,300,867 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
41 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 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) portsDiffers21
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), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,433 Mbit/s1200,300,867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-FiYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Yes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one69.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one124.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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