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D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black vs Zyxel 660H-T1 v2

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 14identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black has 0.2 A more input current than the Zyxel 660H-T1 v2 (1.2 A vs 1 A). Networking standards: IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, IEEE 802.1D on the Zyxel 660H-T1 v2. Certification: RoHS, FCC, CE on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, FCC, CE on the Zyxel 660H-T1 v2. LED indicators: DSL, Power, Yes on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Yes on the Zyxel 660H-T1 v2. Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 70 °C on the D-Link DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black, -20 - 60 °C on the Zyxel 660H-T1 v2.

  • Networking standards
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q
    • 660H-T1 v2:IEEE 802.1D
  • Certification
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:RoHS, FCC, CE
    • 660H-T1 v2:FCC, CE
  • LED indicators
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:DSL, Power, Yes
    • 660H-T1 v2:Yes
  • Input current
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:1.2 A
    • 660H-T1 v2:1 A
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • 660H-T1 v2:-20 - 60 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DSL-2542B/E wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-5 - 95%
    • 660H-T1 v2:20 - 85%

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Comparison of DSL-2542B/E, 660H-T1 v2
43 specifications
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1QIEEE 802.1D
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 rateKnown for one1 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Downstream data rateKnown for one24 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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/MADSL, ADSL2, DSL2+
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneTFTP, Telnet/SSH, ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+, VPI/VCI, SNMP v.1/v.2c (MIB-I / MIB-II)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPSec, PPTP, L2TP, SNTP, DNS, DDNS, IGMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Firewall securityKnown for oneBNAT firewallUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
SafetyKnown for oneCSA, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersRoHS, FCC, CEFCC, CE
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersDSL, Power, YesYes
Power1 differ
Input currentDiffers1.2 A1 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs-5 - 95%20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage12 V12 V
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one0.1 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 127 x 36 mm
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 g

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