Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

30specifications compared
17differ
13identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 4,400 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (5400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (5 vs 4). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 225 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (440 mm vs 215 mm). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has rack mounting.

Data transfer rate
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:5400 Mbit/s
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1000 Mbit/s
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5
Rack mounting
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
AC input frequency
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50/60 Hz
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:50 - 60 Hz
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:-40 - 70 °C
Width
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:440 mm

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, TL-ER6120
110 specifications	A Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model LN3121-KE View product	B TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router Model TL-ER6120 View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DSL WAN	No	No
SIM card slot	No	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No	No
SFP WANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateDiffers	5400 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic channel selectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	5.470 - 5.850 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Static routeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multicast supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Traffic controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Policy-based routingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management features1 differ
Web-based management	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Differs	No	Yes
Priority mappingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset button	Yes	Yes
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	5
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of console portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2, WPA3	3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, MD5, SHA-1
Firewall	Yes	Yes
Firewall securityKnown for one	SPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
URL filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DoS attack preventionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ARP attack preventionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System event logKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Qualcomm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	macOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Design2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Light	Activity, Link, Power, System
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Vietnam	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	2.92 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source type	AC	AC
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	215 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	215 mm	44 mm
WeightKnown for one	710 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	225 mm	528 mm
Package depthDiffers	87 mm	250 mm
Package heightDiffers	240 mm	80 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.15 kg	2.28 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DHCP serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DMZ supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Telnet
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Supported protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Other featuresidentical
Supported WAN typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Static/Dynamic IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, PPTP/Russian PPTP, L2TP/Russian L2TP, Bigpond Cable

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