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D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver (4 vs 1). The D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver has 0.05 A more input current than the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black (1.25 A vs 1.2 A). Networking standards: IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u on the D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver. Safety: CSA, CE on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, CSA, LVD on the D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver. Certification: RoHS, FCC, CE on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, FCC, CE on the D-Link DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver.

  • Networking standards
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:4
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:1
  • Safety
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:CSA, CE
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:CSA, LVD
  • Certification
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:RoHS, FCC, CE
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:FCC, CE
  • Product colour
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Black
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:Black, Silver
  • LED indicators
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:DSL, Power, Yes
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:LAN, Link, Status, USB, Yes
  • Input current
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:1.2 A
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:1.25 A

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Comparison of DSL-2542B/E, DSL-502T
48 specifications
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1QIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
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
Data transfer rateKnown for one100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL features1 differ
ADSL2+YesYes
Upstream data rate1 Mbit/s1 Mbit/s
Downstream data rate24 Mbit/s24 Mbit/s
DSL specificationDiffersANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A, ITU-T G.994.1 (G.hs), ITU-T G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A/L/M ITU-T G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A, ITU-T G.992.5 Annex A/MT1.413, G.992.1, G.992.2, G.992.3, G.992.4, G.994.1, G.992.5
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
RJ-11 ports quantity11
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
Protocols2 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Management protocolsDiffersTFTP, Telnet/SSH, ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+, VPI/VCI, SNMP v.1/v.2c (MIB-I / MIB-II)IGMP, SNMPv1/v2c
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPSec, PPTP, L2TP, SNTP, DNS, DDNS, IGMPPPPoE, DNS, DDNS, SNTP, ICMP/TCP/UDP, Telnet
Security1 differ
Firewall securityDiffersBNAT firewallNetwork address translation (NAT) firewall
MAC address filteringYesYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP, IPsec
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
SafetyDiffersCSA, CECSA, LVD
CertificationDiffersRoHS, FCC, CEFCC, CE
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
LED indicatorsDiffersDSL, Power, YesLAN, Link, Status, USB, Yes
Power1 differ
Input currentDiffers1.2 A1.25 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one-5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source202 g
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 x 117 x 31 mm
Input voltage12 V12 V
Networking featuresFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one0.1 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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