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D-Link DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet vs D-Link DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 21identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:1
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:4
  • Certification
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:CE, FCC, CSA, RoHS
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:FCC, CE, CSA, LVD, RoHS
  • Input current
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:1.2 A
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:0.7 - 1 A
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:0 - 40 °C
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:32 - 104 °F
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:-20 - 70 °C
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:-20 - 65 °C
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:105 x 120 x 32 mm
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:196 x 121 x 32 mm
  • Input voltage
    • DSL-2500U wired router Fast Ethernet:5 V
    • DSL-2540U wired router Fast Ethernet:12 / 15 V

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Comparison of DSL-2500U, DSL-2540U
39 specifications
Networkidentical
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1pIEEE 802.1p
Ethernet interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
DSL features1 differ
ADSL2+YesYes
Upstream data rateKnown for one2 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Downstream data rateKnown for one24 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL specificationDiffersANSI T1.413, ITU-T G.992.1, ITU-T G.992.2, ITU-T G.994.1, ITU-T G.992.3, ITU-T G.992.4, ITU-T G.992.5ADSL: ANSI T1.413, ITU-T G.992.1 Annex A, ITU-T G.992.2 Annex A, ITU-T G.994.1; ADSL2: ITU-T G.992.3 Annex A/L/M, ITU-T G.992.4 Annex A, ADSL2+: ITU-T G.992.5 Annex A/L/M
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
RJ-11 ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Protocols1 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersICMP, RIP, RIPv2, NAT, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, IGMP, SNTP, ATM, PPP, IPCP, LCP, PAP, CHAP, PPPoEAAL5, ATM, ITU-T, PPP, PPPoE, RIP, NAT, DHCP, IGMP, SNTP
Securityidentical
Firewall securityNetwork address translation (NAT) firewallNetwork address translation (NAT) firewall
MAC address filteringYesYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneICMP, TCP, UDPUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportIPSec, PPTP, L2TPIPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, CSA, RoHSFCC, CE, CSA, LVD, RoHS
Designidentical
LED indicatorsDSL, LAN, Power, StatusDSL, LAN, Power, Status
Power1 differ
Input currentDiffers1.2 A0.7 - 1 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C32 - 104 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-20 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 120 x 32 mm196 x 121 x 32 mm
Input voltageDiffers5 V12 / 15 V
Networking featuresFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source308 g

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