Product comparison · 2 wired routers

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 vs Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red

30specifications compared
13differ
17identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 0.5 A more output current than the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 (2 A vs 1.5 A). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 95 mm more width than the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 (216 mm vs 121 mm). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 68 mm more depth than the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 (143 mm vs 75 mm). Only the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has DHCP client. Security algorithms: SSH on the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15, SSID, SSL/TLS on the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red.

DHCP client
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:No
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
Security algorithms
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:SSH
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:SSID, SSL/TLS
Product colour
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:White
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
Output current
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:1.5 A
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:2 A
Width
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:121 mm
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:216 mm
Depth
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:75 mm
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:143 mm
Height
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:26 mm
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:33 mm
Weight
- ExpertWiFi EBG15:250 g
- USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:1.04 kg

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Comparison of ExpertWiFi EBG15, USG20-VPN
78 specifications	A ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 View product	B Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red Model USG20-VPN View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DSL WAN	No	No
SIM card slot	No	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No	No
SFP WANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
VLAN supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Traffic controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based management	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4	4
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Protocols1 differ
DHCP clientDiffers	No	Yes
DHCP server	Yes	Yes
DMZ supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	SSH	SSID, SSL/TLS
Firewall	Yes	Yes
URL filteringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for one	VPN 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 Surfshark	Unknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for one	PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through IPSec Pass-Through RTSP Pass-Through H.323 Pass-Through PPPoE Relay	Unknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System event logKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	ARM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	ARMv8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.8 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40.92 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44000 h
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BSMI, UL
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC Part 15 (Class B), IC, CE EMC (Class B), RCM, BSMI
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, Red
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, USB	Activity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source type	DC	DC
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Output currentDiffers	1.5 A	2 A
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	121 mm	216 mm
DepthDiffers	75 mm	143 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	33 mm
WeightDiffers	250 g	1.04 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	220 mm	276 mm
Package depthDiffers	141 mm	185 mm
Package heightDiffers	75 mm	98 mm
Package weightDiffers	600 g	1.41 kg
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	N-type
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Detachable antenna(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
FilteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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