Product comparison · 2 wired routers

D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (4 vs 1). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 111 mm more width than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (216 mm vs 105 mm). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 111 mm more depth than the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black (143 mm vs 32 mm). Only the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black has DSL WAN. Cabling technology: 10/100Base-T(X) on the D-Link DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black, 10/100/1000Base-T(X) on the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red.

  • DSL WAN
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:No
  • Cabling technology
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10/100Base-T(X)
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:1
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:4
  • Product colour
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Black
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:-30 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:5 - 95%
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • DSL-2500U/BB wired router Fast Ethernet Black:105 mm
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:216 mm

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Comparison of DSL-2500U/BB, USG20-VPN
65 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 sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID, SSL/TLS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Firewall securityKnown for oneNetwork address translation (NAT) firewall, Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewallUnknown — not stated by the source
URL 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
NAT functionalityKnown for oneyUnknown — 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)
Features1 differ
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.92 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44000 h
SafetyDiffersCSA INTERNATIONAL, CE, ROHS COMPLIANTBSMI, UL
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 (Class B), IC, CE EMC (Class B), RCM, BSMI
CertificationKnown for oneCE FCC Class B CE TBR-21 FCC Part 68 A-TICKUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Red
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN-type
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
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)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers32 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm33 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.04 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.41 kg
Other featuresidentical
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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