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ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 vs TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 20identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 has 128 MB more flash memory than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (256 MB vs 128 MB). The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 has 256 MB more internal memory than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 has 0.5 A more output current than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (1.5 A vs 1 A). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Security algorithms: SSH on the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15, FTPES, SIPS on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:No
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:SSH
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:FTPES, SIPS
  • Flash memory
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:256 MB
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:128 MB
  • Internal memory
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:512 MB
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:256 MB
  • Product colour
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:White
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
  • LED indicators
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:Power, USB
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:LAN, Power, Status, WAN
  • Output current
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:1.5 A
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1 A
  • Width
    • ExpertWiFi EBG15:121 mm
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:158 mm

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Comparison of ExpertWiFi EBG15, TL-R605
77 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
SFP WANNoNo
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
VLAN supportYesYes
Traffic controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSHFTPES, SIPS
FirewallYesYes
URL filteringYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Client L2PT VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support SurfsharkUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityDiffersPPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through IPSec Pass-Through RTSP Pass-Through H.323 Pass-Through PPPoE RelayOne-to-One NAT5 Multi-Net NAT Virtual Server Port Triggering5 NAT-DMZ FTP/H.323/SIP/IPSec/PPTP ALG, UPnP
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ICMP attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneARMUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneARMv8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.8 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB256 MB
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMacOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, USBLAN, Power, Status, WAN
Power1 differ
Power source typeDCDC
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A1 A
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm158 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm101 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm25 mm
WeightKnown for one250 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one141 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one600 gUnknown — 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%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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