Product comparison · 2 wired routers

D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (4 vs 1). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 53 mm more width than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (158 mm vs 105 mm). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 69 mm more depth than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (101 mm vs 32 mm). Only the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black has DSL WAN. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router.

  • DSL WAN
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:No
  • Ethernet interface type
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Fast Ethernet
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Cabling technology
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10/100Base-T(X)
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:1
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:4
  • LED indicators
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:LAN, Power, Status, WAN
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:-40 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:5 - 95%
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10 - 90%

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Comparison of DSL-2500U/BB, TL-R605
67 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANDiffersYesNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SFP WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1pIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTPES, SIPS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringYesYes
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
Network address translation (NAT)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
NAT functionalityDiffersyOne-to-One NAT5 Multi-Net NAT Virtual Server Port Triggering5 NAT-DMZ FTP/H.323/SIP/IPSec/PPTP ALG, UPnP
Firewall securityKnown for oneNetwork address translation (NAT) firewall, Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewallUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneICMP, TCP, UDPUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneIPSec/PPTP/L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 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
CertificationDiffersCE FCC Class B CE TBR-21 FCC Part 68 A-TICKCE, FCC, RoHS
SafetyKnown for oneCSA INTERNATIONAL, CE, ROHS COMPLIANTUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power, Status, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm158 mm
DepthDiffers32 mm101 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm25 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Dual-bandKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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