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TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router vs Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 18identical
  • 50known 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 Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (5 vs 4). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 5 - 90% more storage relative humidity (H-H) than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (10 - 90% vs 5 - 90%). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 224 mm more width than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (440 mm vs 216 mm). Cables included: AC on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, LAN (RJ-45) on the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red. Product colour: Black on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, Grey, Red on the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:4
  • Cables included
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Product colour
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
  • Power source type
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:DC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:-40 - 70 °C
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5 - 90%
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:440 mm
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:216 mm
  • Depth
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:220 mm
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:143 mm

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83 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
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 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-1SSID, SSL/TLS
FirewallYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown 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 logYesYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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 supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for onemacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.92 BTU/h
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44000 h
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, UL
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 (Class B), IC, CE EMC (Class B), RCM, BSMI
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Red
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, Power, SystemActivity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
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
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers440 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm33 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.04 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers528 mm276 mm
Package depthDiffers250 mm185 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm98 mm
Package weightDiffers2.28 kg1.41 kg
Other featuresidentical
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneStatic/Dynamic IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, PPTP/Russian PPTP, L2TP/Russian L2TP, Bigpond CableUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN-type
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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