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Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs NETGEAR CM500 wired router Black

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 7identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR CM500 wired router Black (4 vs 1). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 155 mm more width than the NETGEAR CM500 wired router Black (215 mm vs 60 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 26 mm more depth than the NETGEAR CM500 wired router Black (150 mm vs 124 mm).

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 4
    • 1
  • Width
    • 215 mm
    • 60 mm
  • Depth
    • 150 mm
    • 124 mm
  • Height
    • 215 mm
    • 185 mm
  • Weight
    • 710 g
    • 280 g

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84 specifications
A

Linksys

LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

Model LN3121-KE

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B

NETGEAR

CM500 wired router Black

Model CM500

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WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNo
SFP WANKnown for oneNo
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one5400 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYes
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one5.470 - 5.850 GHz
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supported
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNo
Downstream data rateKnown for one680 Mbit/s
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneNo
Priority mappingKnown for oneYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one1
WAN ports quantityKnown for one1
Number of console portsKnown for one0
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
USB ports quantityKnown for one1
USB versionKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPI
IP address filteringKnown for oneYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneNo
Batteries includedKnown for oneNo
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for oneYes
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYes
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for oneYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcomm
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHz
Flash memoryKnown for one8 MB
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MB
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
Rack mountingKnown for oneNo
Wall mountableKnown for oneNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLight
Built-in displayKnown for oneNo
On/off switchKnown for oneNo
Country of originKnown for oneVietnam
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one2.92 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for one4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNo
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one12 V
Output currentKnown for one2 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm60 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers710 g280 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one225 mm
Package depthKnown for one87 mm
Package heightKnown for one240 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.15 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6

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