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Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 12identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (5 vs 4). The TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0 has 225 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (440 mm vs 215 mm). The TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0 has 30 mm more depth than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (180 mm vs 150 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0 has rack mounting. Only the TP-Link TL-ER5120 V3.0 has on/off switch.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:5
  • Rack mounting
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:Yes
  • On/off switch
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:Yes
  • AC input frequency
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50/60 Hz
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:50 - 60 Hz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:440 mm
  • Depth
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:150 mm
    • TL-ER5120 V3.0:180 mm

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, TL-ER5120 V3.0
96 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
SFP WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one5400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
ThroughputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 Gbit/s
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2, WPA3Unknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPIUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NAT functionalityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne-to-One NAT, Multi-nets NAT, Virtual Server, Port Triggering FTP/H.323/SIP/IPsec/PPTP ALG, UPnP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceAC
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
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDRAM
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Design3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLightActivity, Link, Power, Speed, System, WAN
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchDiffersNoYes
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
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
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
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 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm180 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm44 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 typeBoxBox
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, PPTP, L2TP

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