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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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