Product comparison · 2 network extenders

TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU) vs TP-Link RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU) has 7.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s (17 W vs 9.5 W). The TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU) has 78.5 mm more width than the TP-Link RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s (148 mm vs 69.5 mm). The TP-Link RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s has 27 mm more depth than the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU) (35 mm vs 8 mm). Certification: FCC, RoHS on the TP-Link ARCHER AIR E5(EU), CE, RoHS on the TP-Link RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s.

  • Certification
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):FCC, RoHS
    • RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s:CE, RoHS
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):17 W
    • RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s:9.5 W
  • Width
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):148 mm
    • RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s:69.5 mm
  • Depth
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):8 mm
    • RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s:35 mm
  • Height
    • ARCHER AIR E5(EU):210 mm
    • RE230(EU) network extender Network repeater White 10, 100 Mbit/s:124.1 mm

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Comparison of ARCHER AIR E5(EU), RE230(EU)
33 specifications
Performanceidentical
TypeNetwork repeaterNetwork repeater
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source733 m
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data transfer rateKnown for one2976 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source433 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA364-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
CertificationDiffersFCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
Mounting typeKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs17 W9.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers148 mm69.5 mm
DepthDiffers8 mm35 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm124.1 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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