Product comparison · 2 wired routers

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

27specifications compared
12differ
15identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 1 A more output current than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (2 A vs 1 A). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 57 mm more width than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (215 mm vs 158 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 49 mm more depth than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (150 mm vs 101 mm). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

3G/4G USB modem compatibility
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
Security algorithms
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:WPA2, WPA3
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:FTPES, SIPS
LED indicators
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:LAN, Power, Status, WAN
Power source type
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:AC
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:DC
Output current
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:2 A
- SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1 A
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

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, TL-R605
104 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-R605 View product
WAN connection1 differ
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffers	No	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Static routeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
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
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
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2, WPA3	FTPES, SIPS
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
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
ICMP attack preventionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Access Control List (ACL)Known 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
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
NAT functionalityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One-to-One NAT5 Multi-Net NAT Virtual Server Port Triggering5 NAT-DMZ FTP/H.323/SIP/IPSec/PPTP ALG, UPnP
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown 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	LAN (RJ-45)
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	128 MB
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 MB
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, 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, RoHS
Design1 differ
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Light	LAN, Power, Status, WAN
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
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC	DC
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 currentDiffers	2 A	1 A
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
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 serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DMZ supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990

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