Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White

13specifications compared
11differ
2identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White (4 vs 1). The Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White has 41 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (256 mm vs 215 mm). The Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White has 106 mm more depth than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (256 mm vs 150 mm). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White.

Ethernet interface type
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Mobile network generation
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Not supported
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:5G
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:1
Product colour
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Black
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:White
LED indicators
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:-40 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
- NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White:-40 - 65 °C

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, NR7102
83 specifications	A Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model LN3121-KE View product	B Zyxel NR7102 wired router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet White Model NR7102 View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network2 differ
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000,2500 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
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationDiffers	Not supported	5G
4G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Priority mappingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown 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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	1
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
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA2, WPA3	Unknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
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	Yes
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	16 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	215 mm	256 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	215 mm	58 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

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