Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 4,400 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (5400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (6 vs 4). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 15 mm more width than the Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 200 mm). Only the Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has on/off switch. USB version: 2.0 on the Buffalo AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black.

  • Data transfer rate
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:1000 Mbit/s
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:5400 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:6
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
  • USB version
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:2.0
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • On/off switch
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
  • Antenna type
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Not supported
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:External
  • AC input voltage
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:100 V
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50 - 60 Hz
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50/60 Hz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • AirStation VR-S1000 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 40 °C
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of VR-S1000, LN3121-KE
92 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
SFP WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s5400 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.470 - 5.850 GHz
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Priority mappingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers64
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WAN ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB ports quantity11
USB versionDiffers2.0USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DESWPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Authentication methodKnown for oneSHA-1, SHA-256, MD5Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneIPsec, L2TP, PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI Cl. BUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneInternet Explorer 7+/Firefox/Google Chrome/SafariUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsDiffersDiagnostic, LAN, Power, USB, WANLight
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchDiffersYesNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersNot supportedExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltageDiffers100 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm215 mm
DepthDiffers162 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm215 mm
WeightDiffers420 g710 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.15 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMP v1/v2cUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source

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