Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 15identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 0.08 dBi more antenna gain level (max) than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (3 dBi vs 2.92 dBi). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 1 more antennas quantity than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (4 vs 3). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 1 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (216 mm vs 215 mm). Only the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Only the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has on/off switch.

  • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:WPA2, WPA3
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:SSID, SSL/TLS
  • Product colour
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Black
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
  • On/off switch
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:2.92 dBi
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:3 dBi
  • Antennas quantity
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:3
  • Detachable antenna(s)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Yes
  • Power source type
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:AC
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:DC

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, USG20-VPN
96 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
SFP WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one5400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one5.470 - 5.850 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management features1 differ
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)DiffersNoYes
Priority mappingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of console portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3SSID, SSL/TLS
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPIUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.92 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44000 h
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, UL
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 (Class B), IC, CE EMC (Class B), RCM, BSMI
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Red
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLightActivity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchDiffersNoYes
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna3 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Differs2.92 dBi3 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Detachable antenna(s)DiffersNoYes
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN-type
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm33 mm
WeightDiffers710 g1.04 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers225 mm276 mm
Package depthDiffers87 mm185 mm
Package heightDiffers240 mm98 mm
Package weightDiffers1.15 kg1.41 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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