Product comparison · 2 wired routers

D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 18 mm more width than the D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 197 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 35.8 mm more depth than the D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black (150 mm vs 114.2 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 187 mm more height than the D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 28 mm). Only the D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black has universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Gigabit Ethernet on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black.

  • Ethernet interface type
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Fast Ethernet
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
  • Power source type
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:DC
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:AC
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:0 - 40 °C
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-25 - 55 °C
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:197 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
  • Depth
    • DIR-100/FE/E1A wired router Fast Ethernet Black:114.2 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:150 mm

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Comparison of DIR-100/FE/E1A, LN3121-KE
90 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SFP WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 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 one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown 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
DSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management features1 differ
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)DiffersYesNo
Priority mappingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
DC-in jackYesYes
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityDiffersStateful packet inspection (SPI) firewallSPI
IP address filteringYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for one- PPTP pass-through - IPSec pass-through - L2TP pass-throughUnknown — 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
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
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
Design1 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 indicatorsDiffersActivity, LAN, Link, Power, StatusLight
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
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
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 55 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers197 mm215 mm
DepthDiffers114.2 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm215 mm
WeightDiffers515.5 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
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Dual-bandKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneIGMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneNTPUnknown — not stated by the source

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