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Linksys AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of devices supported
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:80
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:55
  • Maximum coverage
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:500 m²
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:278 m²
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:600 Mbit/s
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1147 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1200 Mbit/s
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2400 Mbit/s
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4804 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA3
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA2, WPA3
  • Processor frequency
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1.4 GHz
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • AX4200 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:512 MB
    • MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MB

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Comparison of AX4200, MX8501
31 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Number of devices supportedDiffers8055
Maximum coverageDiffers500 m²278 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs600 Mbit/s1147 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1200 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs2400 Mbit/s4804 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA3WPA2, WPA3
Guest accessYesYes
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A4 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers114 mm113 mm
DepthDiffers114 mm113 mm
Height243 mm243 mm
WeightDiffers940 g1.47 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)

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