Product comparison · 2 wired routers

D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 10identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 82 mm more width than the D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 133 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 117 mm more depth than the D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black (150 mm vs 33 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 43 mm more height than the D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 172 mm). Only the D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black has DSL WAN. Only the D-Link DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black has on/off switch.

  • DSL WAN
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
  • Ethernet interface type
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Fast Ethernet
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
  • On/off switch
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:0 - 40 °C
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
  • Width
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:133 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
  • Depth
    • DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B wired router Fast Ethernet Black:33 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:150 mm

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Comparison of DSL-2540U/BRU/C3B, LN3121-KE
86 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
SFP WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1QIEEE 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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemNoNo
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
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 buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA2, 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
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
SafetyKnown for oneCSA International: CSA60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, UL60950-1, CE LVD EN60950-1Unknown — 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 indicatorsDiffersYesLight
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchDiffersYesNo
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
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers133 mm215 mm
DepthDiffers33 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers172 mm215 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source710 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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