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TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router vs Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (5 vs 4). The Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX has 380 MB more flash memory than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (512 MB vs 132 MB). The Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX has 488 MB more internal memory than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (1000 MB vs 512 MB). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has SFP WAN. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel USG-LITE 60AX.

  • SFP WAN
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
    • USG-LITE 60AX:No
  • Ethernet interface type
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Gigabit Ethernet
    • USG-LITE 60AX:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USG-LITE 60AX:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:4
    • USG-LITE 60AX:5
  • Cables included
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:AC
    • USG-LITE 60AX:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Flash memory
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:132 MB
    • USG-LITE 60AX:512 MB
  • Internal memory
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:512 MB
    • USG-LITE 60AX:1000 MB
  • Product colour
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
    • USG-LITE 60AX:White

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Comparison of TL-ER7206, USG-LITE 60AX
101 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
SFP WANDiffersYesNo
Network3 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 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
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown 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)
Static routeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
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
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, IPSEC, MD5, SHA-1, SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3WPA2
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPIUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneIPSec VPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP VPN, OpenVPNUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (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)
Features2 differ
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 memoryDiffers132 MB512 MB
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDRAMUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
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 indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, Power, System, WANPower
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan
Power2 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers226 mm161.7 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm65 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm229 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source707 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers226 mm259 mm
Package depthDiffers288 mm266 mm
Package heightDiffers72 mm73 mm
Package tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.17 kg
Package weightDiffers1.32 kg1.48 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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