Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 11identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 2.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (6.5 W vs 4 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has Wi-Fi. Security algorithms: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, 128-bit AES on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
    • PLA5405 v2:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:Yes
    • PLA5405 v2:No
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • PLA5405 v2:128-bit AES
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:6.5 W
    • PLA5405 v2:4 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • PLA5405 v2:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • PLA5405 v2:CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
  • Width
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:90 mm

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, PLA5405 v2
40 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 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-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 standardsKnown for oneIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6.5 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
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-FiYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers124.1 mm27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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