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Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link Archer NB450

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link Archer NB450 (4 vs 3). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 100 mm more width than the TP-Link Archer NB450 (215 mm vs 115 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 35 mm more depth than the TP-Link Archer NB450 (150 mm vs 115 mm). Only the TP-Link Archer NB450 has SIM card slot. Only the TP-Link Archer NB450 has on/off switch.

  • SIM card slot
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • Archer NB450:Yes
  • Ethernet interface type
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer NB450:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer NB450:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Mobile network generation
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Not supported
    • Archer NB450:5G
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
    • Archer NB450:3
  • Product colour
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Black
    • Archer NB450:White
  • LED indicators
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
    • Archer NB450:Yes
  • On/off switch
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • Archer NB450:Yes

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, Archer NB450
87 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
SFP WANNoNo
Network3 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11be
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one5400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingYesYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one5.470 - 5.850 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationDiffersNot supported5G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA+, HSPA, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1800,2600,850,800,900,700,1500,600 MHz
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Priority mappingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantity11
WAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of console portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPIUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLightYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchDiffersNoYes
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one2.92 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm115 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm115 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm230 mm
WeightKnown for one710 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one87 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.15 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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