Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT vs Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (2400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 200 m more maximum operating distance than the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT (500 m vs 300 m). Only the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK on the TP-Link TL-WPA7517 KIT, 128-bit AES on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2400 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:2
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:No
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):128-bit AES
  • Maximum operating distance
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:300 m
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):500 m
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, Wi-Fi
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, CE
  • Width
    • TL-WPA7517 KIT:69.5 mm
    • PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):140 mm

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Comparison of TL-WPA7517 KIT, PLA6457
55 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2400 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
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 802.1D, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
ModulationDiffersOFDM64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceDiffers300 m500 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, Wi-FiYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, CE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers69.5 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers124.1 mm41 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source391 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
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

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