Product comparison · 2 wired routers

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

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 15identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-2542B wired router Black, Silver:4
    • DSL-502T wired router Fast Ethernet Black, Silver:1

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Comparison of DSL-2542B, DSL-502T
49 specifications
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL features1 differ
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
ADSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Protocols2 differ
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
Securityidentical
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
SafetyDiffersCSA International: CSA60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, UL60950-1, CE LVD EN60950-1CSA, LVD
CertificationDiffersCE TBR-21, FCC Part 15 B, A-Tick RoHSFCC, CE
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Link, Status, USB, Yes
Poweridentical
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 A
Operational conditionsidentical
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 x 117 x 31 mm
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Power requirementsKnown for one12VAC, 1.2AUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic emissionsKnown for oneFCC Part 15 Class B, CE (EN55022/EN55024)Unknown — not stated by the source

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