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NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite vs TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU)

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 3identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

Type: Network transmitter & receiver on the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite, Network repeater on the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU). Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA3 on the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU). Product colour: Black on the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite, White on the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU). AC input voltage: 12 V on the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite, 100 - 240 V on the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU).

  • Security algorithms
    • Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite:128-bit AES, WPA3
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
  • Product colour
    • Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite:Black
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):White
  • AC input voltage
    • Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Add-On Satellite:12 V
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):100 - 240 V

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Comparison of MK72S, ARCHER AIR E5(EU)
33 specifications
Performance1 differ
TypeDiffersNetwork transmitter & receiverNetwork repeater
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2976 Mbit/s
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA3WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWall
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, RoHS
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers12 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
Input currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
RJ-45 ports quantity (transmitter)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantity (receiver)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one1 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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