TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit

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Product guide

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit

Gigabit: The TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT is a two-adapter powerline starter kit designed to carry a wired network connection over a home's electrical wiring. Its listed 1000 Mbps rate is a theoretical maximum, and real transfer speeds can vary with the wiring and connected network equipment.

At a glance

Uses a home's electrical wiring as the route for network data between powerline adapters.
One Gigabit Ethernet port is described for wired devices such as desktops, smart TVs and games consoles.
The manufacturer describes installation as plug and play, with the two adapters paired using their Pair buttons.
Automatic power-saving mode is claimed to reduce consumption by up to 85% when not in use.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£62.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A wired powerline link can avoid running a long Ethernet cable between rooms.
The stated Gigabit Ethernet port suits connecting one wired device at each adapter location.
Pair-button setup is simpler than a manually configured network, according to the product instructions.

Cons

This is a wired-only kit, so it does not itself provide Wi-Fi to wireless devices.
The advertised 1000 Mbps is a theoretical maximum, not a promised real-world transfer speed.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	TP-Link
Model	TL-PA717 KIT
Hardware interface	Ethernet
Data link protocol	Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum listed data transfer rate	1000 Megabits Per Second
Colour	White
Compatible devices	Desktop, Smart TV
Compatible operating system family	Android, Linux, Windows
Minimum required operating system version	Windows 10

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	6.5L x 5.2W x 5.8H centimetres
Weight listed	0.37 Kilograms
Pack count	2

Other listed details
Country of origin	China
Product warranty	3 year manufacturer

What to know before buying

The quoted 1000 Mbps is a HomePlug AV2 theoretical maximum. Actual speeds vary with electrical wiring and connected equipment. The listing warns that slower 10/100 Mbps ports reduce performance and that an ammeter or similar device in the electrical circuit can block communication. The kit extends a wired connection and does not itself create Wi-Fi coverage.

What’s in the box

Included

TL-PA717 KIT

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People wanting to connect a desktop, smart TV or games console by Ethernet in a room without a long Ethernet cable.
Homes where both adapter locations share a usable electrical circuit and the connected network equipment supports Gigabit Ethernet.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a powerline adapter with built-in Wi-Fi for phones, laptops or other wireless devices.
Setups requiring guaranteed gigabit throughput or where the adapter locations cannot communicate over the home's electrical wiring.

TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 4,516 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars2%2%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback describes the kit as quick and easy to set up, with some reports of improved signal coverage around the home. Experiences with speed and connectivity are mixed, ranging from gigabit-level performance to much lower transfer rates, and opinions on value also differ. That variability matters because the listed 1000 Mbps is a theoretical powerline rate, not a guarantee of throughput over every home's wiring. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall but do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers report easy, rapid setup.
Some customers report stronger signal coverage around the house.

Mixed feedback

Reports of speed and connectivity vary, including both strong performance and substantially lower transfer rates.
Customer opinions on value for money differ.

Frequently asked questions

Does the TL-PA717 KIT provide Wi-Fi?

No. The listing describes this as a wired-only kit with a Gigabit Ethernet port. It does not itself broadcast Wi-Fi.

Does it deliver 1000 Mbps in real use?

The listing identifies 1000 Mbps as a theoretical maximum under HomePlug AV2. Actual throughput can vary with electrical wiring and connected equipment.

How is the powerline kit set up?

The listed setup is to connect one adapter to the router and press the Pair buttons on both adapters. The manufacturer describes the process as plug and play.

What can I connect to the adapters?

The listing names desktops and smart TVs as compatible devices and also mentions games consoles. Each adapter is described as having one Gigabit Ethernet port.