Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 500 m² more maximum coverage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (700 m² vs 200 m²). The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 6,520 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (11520 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 4 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5 vs 1). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz. Security algorithms: WPA3, WPA2 on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, WPA3 on the NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Maximum coverage
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:200 m²
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:700 m²
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11520 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Width
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:146.8 mm
  • Depth
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:240 mm
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:112.4 mm
  • Height
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80.5 mm
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:270.3 mm
  • Weight
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:986 g
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1.22 kg

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, RBE873
40 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneMesh systemUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, StatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageDiffers200 m²700 m²
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs5000 Mbit/s11520 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA3
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11520 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8640 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Band steeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 MB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers15
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm146.8 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm112.4 mm
HeightDiffers80.5 mm270.3 mm
WeightDiffers986 g1.22 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Number of units includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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