Product comparison · 2 wired routers

D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (7 vs 4). The D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 65 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (280 mm vs 215 mm). The D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 30 mm more depth than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (180 mm vs 150 mm). Only the D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has rack mounting. LED indicators: Yes on the D-Link DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, Light on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:7
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
  • Rack mounting
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
  • LED indicators
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
  • Antenna type
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Internal
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:External
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 40 °C
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
  • Width
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:280 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
  • Depth
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:180 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:150 mm
  • Height
    • DSR-500/E wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:44 mm
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm

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Comparison of DSR-500/E, LN3121-KE
89 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 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 one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Priority mappingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers74
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 quantity11
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
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
VPN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one260000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for onecUL, LVDUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI, C-Tick, ICUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLight
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersInternalExternal
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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 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
WidthDiffers280 mm215 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers44 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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