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TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router vs TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 19identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router (5 vs 3). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router has 80 mm more width than the TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black (294 mm vs 214 mm). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router has 35.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black (180 mm vs 144.5 mm). Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X) on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router, 10/100Base-T(X) on the TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black. Cables included: AC on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router, LAN (RJ-45) on the TP-Link VR1200v wired router Black.

  • Cabling technology
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • VR1200v wired router Black:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:3
    • VR1200v wired router Black:5
  • Cables included
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • VR1200v wired router Black:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:macOS
    • VR1200v wired router Black:Yes
  • Certification
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • VR1200v wired router Black:CE
  • Power source type
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • VR1200v wired router Black:DC
  • Width
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:294 mm
    • VR1200v wired router Black:214 mm
  • Depth
    • SafeStream Gigabit Dual-WAN VPN Router:180 mm
    • VR1200v wired router Black:144.5 mm

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92 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Static routeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Policy-based routingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers35
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocols1 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Routing protocolsKnown for oneRIP-1, RIP-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneTelnetUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsDiffersIPsec/PPTP/L2TPATM Forum UNI3.1/4.0, PPP over ATM (RFC 2364), PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516), IPoA (RFC1577/2225), MER\IPoE (RFC 1483 Routed), Bridge (RFC1483 Bridge), PVC – Up to 8 PVCs
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers3DES, 128-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, IPSEC64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Authentication methodKnown for oneMD5, SHA1Unknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringYesYes
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneMAC, URL/Keywords, WebContentUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionYesYes
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP-MAC-Port bindingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network Address Translation (NAT) sessions (max)Known for one30000Unknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffers50 IPsec VPN Tunnels LAN-to-LAN, Client-to-LAN Main, Aggressive Negotiation Mode DES, 3DES, AES128, AES192, AES256 Encryption Algorithm MD5, SHA1 Authentication Algorithm IPsec NAT Traversal (NAT-T) Dead Peer Detection (DPD) Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) 16 PPTP VPN Tunnels PPTP VPN Server/Client PPPPTP, IPSec
NAT functionalityKnown for oneOne-to-One NAT Multi-nets NAT Virtual Server, DMZ Host, Port_Triggering, UPnP FTP/H.323/SIP/IPsec/PPTP ALGUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Features2 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersmacOSYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, Power, Speed, SystemYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Transmit power rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 23 dBmW
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 over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers294 mm214 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm144.5 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm80 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.81 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 MAC OS NetWare, UNIX, LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Management platformKnown for oneWeb/CLI/TelnetUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VDSL2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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