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LevelOne Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller vs Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 7identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The LevelOne Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (5 vs 4). The LevelOne Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller has 68 mm more width than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (284 mm vs 216 mm). The LevelOne Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller has 36 mm more depth than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (179 mm vs 143 mm). Only the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has web-based management. Only the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has DHCP client.

  • Web-based management
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:5
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:4
  • DHCP client
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • DHCP server
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • MAC address filtering
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • Product colour
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:Black
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
  • Power source type
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:AC
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:DC
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Gigabit Wireless LAN Controller:0 - 45 °C
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of WAC-1001, USG20-VPN
66 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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Management features1 differ
Web-based managementDiffersNoYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocols2 differ
DHCP clientDiffersNoYes
DHCP serverDiffersNoYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID, SSL/TLS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringDiffersNoYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.92 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44000 h
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, UL
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 (Class B), IC, CE EMC (Class B), RCM, BSMI
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Red
LED indicatorsDiffersSystem, LAN, Power, USBActivity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN-type
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 55 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers284 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers179 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers44.5 mm33 mm
WeightDiffers1.32 kg1.04 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers273 mm276 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm185 mm
Package heightDiffers75 mm98 mm
Package weightDiffers2.11 kg1.41 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Dual-bandKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
High powerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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