Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 6.5 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (69.5 mm vs 63 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 5 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (35 mm vs 30 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 31.1 mm more height than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (124.1 mm vs 93 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has built-in power socket.

  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:No
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:128-bit AES
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Width
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:35 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm
  • Height
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:124.1 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
46 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 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) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,433 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 1901
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
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
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-FiActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers69.5 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers124.1 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 g

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