Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

D-Link E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 13identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). Security algorithms: WPA2, WPA, WPA3, WPS, WPS-PBC on the D-Link E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 65 °C on the D-Link E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz, -40 - 60 °C on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Storage relative humidity (H-H): 5 - 95% on the D-Link E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 - 90% on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-20 - 65 °C
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-40 - 60 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • E30 mesh wi-fi system Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5 - 95%
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5 - 90%

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Comparison of E30, HX520
53 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)3000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bzIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA, WPA3, WPS, WPS-PBCWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 GHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Parental controlYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for oneAmazon Alexa & Google AssistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneTime controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, ULUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96.5 mm
Indoor unit widthKnown for one7.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor unit depthKnown for one7.12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor unit heightKnown for one16.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor unit weightKnown for one208 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one9.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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