Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black

37specifications compared
18differ
19identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 10 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (110 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). The Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 57 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (272 mm vs 215 mm). The Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 30.7 mm more depth than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (180.7 mm vs 150 mm). Only the Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has rack mounting. Only the Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has on/off switch.

USB version
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Rack mounting
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
LED indicators
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
On/off switch
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
Antenna type
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:External
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Internal
AC input voltage
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:100 - 240 V
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:110 - 240 V
AC input frequency
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50/60 Hz
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50 - 60 Hz
Storage temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
- SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-40 - 70 °C

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, SBG5500-A
101 specifications	A Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model LN3121-KE View product	B Zyxel SBG5500-A wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model SBG5500-A 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
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
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 rateKnown for one	5400 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwarding	Yes	Yes
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
ADSL2+Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VDSL2Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DSL specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VDSL2/ADSL2+
Management featuresidentical
Web-based management	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Priority mapping	Yes	Yes
Reset button	Yes	Yes
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 quantity	1	1
USB versionDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2, WPA3	128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, HTTPS, IPSec, SHA-1, SHA-2, SNMP, SSH
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
DoS attack preventionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
VPN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPSec, L2TP IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
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
Heat dissipationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.36 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44000 h
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE LVD, BSMI
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC 15B B FCC 68 CE EMC B BSMI
Design3 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	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchDiffers	No	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Vietnam	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffers	External	Internal
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 type	AC	AC
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output current	2 A	2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.95 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °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	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	215 mm	272 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	180.7 mm
HeightDiffers	215 mm	39.5 mm
WeightDiffers	710 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	225 mm	468 mm
Package depthDiffers	87 mm	250 mm
Package heightDiffers	240 mm	72 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.15 kg	2.4 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
IPv4 & IPv6 featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990

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