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TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router vs TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 16identical
  • 49known 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 TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White (5 vs 4). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 248 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White (440 mm vs 192 mm). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 86 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White (220 mm vs 134 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n on the TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White.

  • Ethernet interface type
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:Fast Ethernet
  • Cabling technology
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:4
  • Cables included
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:macOS
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:Yes
  • Certification
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:CE, FCC
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Product colour
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
    • TL-WR843N wired router Fast Ethernet White:White

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Comparison of TL-ER6120, TL-WR843N
83 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
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
Network4 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Static routeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multicast supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Traffic controlKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 - 2.4835 GHz
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270M: -68dBm@10% PER 130M: -68dBm@10% PER 108M: -68dBm@10% PER 54M: -68dBm@10% PER 11M: -85dBm@8% PER 6M: -88dBm@10% PER 1M: -90dBm@8% PER
Management featuresidentical
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) portsDiffers54
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocols1 differ
Management protocolsKnown for oneTelnetUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TPIPv4, IPv6
Supported protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, MD5, SHA-164-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDomain
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP, L2TP, IPSec (ESP Head)
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Ba
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersmacOSYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, FCC, RoHS
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, Power, SystemYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers440 mm192 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm134 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm33 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one528 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 one2.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Other features1 differ
Supported WAN typeDiffersStatic/Dynamic IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, PPTP/Russian PPTP, L2TP/Russian L2TP, Bigpond CableDynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/ PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access)/BigPond
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2

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