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TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White vs Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White (5 vs 4). The TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White has 5 more VPN tunnels quantity than the Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX (10 vs 5). The Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX has 2 A more output current than the TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White (3 A vs 1 A). Only the TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White has DSL WAN. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX.

  • DSL WAN
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:Yes
    • USG-LITE 60AX:No
  • Ethernet interface type
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:Fast Ethernet
    • USG-LITE 60AX:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Cabling technology
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:10/100Base-T(X)
    • USG-LITE 60AX:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:10,100 Mbit/s
    • USG-LITE 60AX:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:4
    • USG-LITE 60AX:5
  • VPN tunnels quantity
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:10
    • USG-LITE 60AX:5
  • Cables included
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
    • USG-LITE 60AX:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Output current
    • TD-W9970B wired router Fast Ethernet White:1 A
    • USG-LITE 60AX:3 A

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Comparison of TD-W9970B, USG-LITE 60AX
111 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANDiffersYesNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SFP WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Forwarding rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 Mpps
Switching capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 Gbit/s
ThroughputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 Gbit/s
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Concurrent connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 user(s)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal strengthKnown for one20 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Routing protocolsKnown for oneRIP-1, RIP-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP, SNMP V1/V2C, CWMP(TR-069)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for oneATM Forum UNI3.1/4.0 PPP over ATM (RFC 2364) PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) IPoA (RFC1577/2225) PVCUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWPA2
VPN tunnels quantityDiffers105
Firewall securityKnown for oneNetwork address translation (NAT) firewall, Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewallUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for onePPTP, L2TP, IPSec Pass-throughUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)LAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLicense free Ransomware & Cybersecurity
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction monthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJune
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2024
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MHz
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MB
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePolycarbonate (PC)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
Output currentDiffers1 A3 A
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditions3 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers195 mm161.7 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm65 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm229 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source707 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source259 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source266 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 mm
Package tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.17 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.48 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 m
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 m
Products per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 pc(s)
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.3 cm
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.48 kg
DSL featuresidentical
VDSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one5 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneEWANUnknown — not stated by the source

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