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Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (5 vs 4). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 249 mm more width than the Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (440 mm vs 191 mm). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 90 mm more depth than the Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (220 mm vs 130 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.1Q on the Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router. Management protocols: SNMP on the Linksys LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black, Telnet on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5
  • Management protocols
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:SNMP
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Telnet
  • Certification
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:FCC Class B, CE Class B
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:CE, FCC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 70 °C
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:-40 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10 - 85%
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:191 mm
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:440 mm
  • Depth
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:130 mm
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:220 mm
  • Height
    • LRT214 wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:40 mm
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:44 mm

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Comparison of LRT214, TL-ER6120
72 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1QIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multicast supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Traffic controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Protocols2 differ
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Management protocolsDiffersSNMPTelnet
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv6TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Routing protocolsKnown for oneRIP-1, RIP-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, MD5, SHA-1
FirewallYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
URL filteringYesYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneStateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall, Denial of Service (DoS) protectionUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneOpenVPN, PPTP, client-to-site IPsec, OpenVPN Mobile Client Support (iOS, Android)Unknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for oneGateway mode, router modeUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Features1 differ
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemacOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B, CE Class BCE, FCC
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, WANActivity, Link, Power, System
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers191 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm44 mm
WeightKnown for one722.2 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source528 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.28 kg
Other features1 differ
Supported WAN typeDiffersDynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP, Transparent Bridge, MAC Address CloneStatic/Dynamic IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, PPTP/Russian PPTP, L2TP/Russian L2TP, Bigpond Cable
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Dual-bandKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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