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TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router vs TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 20identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey has 0.5 A more output current than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (1.5 A vs 1 A). The TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey has 67 mm more width than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (225 mm vs 158 mm). The TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey has 40 mm more depth than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (141 mm vs 101 mm). Mac operating systems supported: MacOS on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey. Product colour: Black on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, Blue, Grey on the TP-Link TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey.

  • Mac operating systems supported
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:MacOS
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:Yes
  • Product colour
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:Blue, Grey
  • Output current
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1 A
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:1.5 A
  • Width
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:158 mm
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:225 mm
  • Depth
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:101 mm
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:141 mm
  • Height
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:25 mm
    • TL-WR1045ND wired router Gigabit Ethernet Blue, Grey:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-R605, TL-WR1045ND
81 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SFP WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown 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: -68 dBm at 10% conv. packet error 130m: -68 dBm at 10% conv. packet error 108m: -68 dBm at 10% conv. packet error 54M: -68 dBm at 10% conv. packet error 11m: -85 dBm at 8% conv. packet error 6m: -88 dBm at 10% conv. packet error 1m: -90 dBm at 8% conv. packet error
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
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP(Dual Access), L2TP(Dual Access), BigPond
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersFTPES, SIPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WDS, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDenial-of-Service (DoS) protection, Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDomain
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP, L2TP, IPSec (ESP Head)
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ICMP attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known 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
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for oneOne-to-One NAT5 Multi-Net NAT Virtual Server Port Triggering5 NAT-DMZ FTP/H.323/SIP/IPSec/PPTP ALG, UPnPUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, 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 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMacOSYes
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, Grey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, Status, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source3
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmit power rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 20 dBmW
Power1 differ
Output currentDiffers1 A1.5 A
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers158 mm225 mm
DepthDiffers101 mm141 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm30 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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