Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 57 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 158 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 49 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black (150 mm vs 101 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 190 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black (215 mm vs 25 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black has universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black.

Ethernet interface type
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
Security algorithms
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:WPA2, WPA3
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:HTTPS
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:-40 - 70 °C
Width
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:158 mm
Depth
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:150 mm
- TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black:101 mm

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, TL-R470T+(UN)
101 specifications	A Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model LN3121-KE View product	B TP-Link TL-R470T+(UN) wired router Fast Ethernet Black Model TL-R470T+(UN) View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DSL WANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP WANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one	5400 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	10/100Base-T(X)
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Static routeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Traffic controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Concurrent connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000
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) support	Yes	Yes
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4	4
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
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2, WPA3	HTTPS
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
IP-MAC-Port bindingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VPN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PPTP/L2TP/IP Sec
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
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
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	16 MB
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 MB
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heat dissipationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, RoHS
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mounting	No	No
Wall mountableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Light	LAN, Power, System, WAN, WLAN
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
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
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.56 W
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	158 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	101 mm
HeightDiffers	215 mm	25 mm
WeightKnown for one	710 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	225 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	87 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	240 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS
Other featuresidentical
Switch typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Unmanaged

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