Product comparison · 2 wired routers

Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Zyxel VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White

31specifications compared
18differ
13identical
63known 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 VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White (4 vs 1). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 85 mm more width than the Zyxel VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White (215 mm vs 130 mm). The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 30 mm more depth than the Zyxel VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White (150 mm vs 120 mm). Only the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has Ethernet WAN. Only the Zyxel VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White has DSL WAN.

Ethernet WAN
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:No
DSL WAN
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:Yes
Internal modem
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:1
Product colour
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Black
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:White
LED indicators
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Light
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:LAN, Power
On/off switch
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
- VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, VMG4005-B50A
94 specifications	A Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black Model LN3121-KE View product	B Zyxel VMG4005-B50A wired router Gigabit Ethernet White Model VMG4005-B50A View product
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANDiffers	Yes	No
DSL WANDiffers	No	Yes
SIM card slot	No	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No	No
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 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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)
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Traffic controlKnown 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 features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
VDSLKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VDSL2Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Downstream data rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 Mbit/s
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 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 upgradeable	Yes	Yes
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
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA2, WPA3	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
System event logKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 guide	Yes	Yes
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
Design3 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	LAN, Power
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
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
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	-30 - 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 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	215 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	215 mm	32 mm
WeightDiffers	710 g	173 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	225 mm	245 mm
Package depthDiffers	87 mm	142 mm
Package heightDiffers	240 mm	42 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.15 kg	380 g
Package type	Box	Box
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DHCP serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Web/HTTP
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990

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