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

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 20identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 10 more VPN tunnels quantity than the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red (20 vs 10). The Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red has 1 A more output current than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (2 A vs 1 A). 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%). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Security algorithms: FTPES, SIPS on the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router, SSID, SSL/TLS on the Zyxel USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:No
  • Security algorithms
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:FTPES, SIPS
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:SSID, SSL/TLS
  • VPN tunnels quantity
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:20
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:10
  • Product colour
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Black
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:Grey, Red
  • Output current
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1 A
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:2 A
  • 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:158 mm
    • USG20-VPN wired router Grey, Red:216 mm

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Comparison of TL-R605, USG20-VPN
76 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
SFP WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-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
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersFTPES, SIPSSSID, SSL/TLS
FirewallYesYes
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
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 logYesYes
VPN tunnels quantityDiffers2010
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
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, 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, FCC, RoHSUnknown — 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
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Status, WANActivity, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1 A2 A
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
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
WidthDiffers158 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers101 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm33 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.04 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source185 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.41 kg
Other featuresidentical
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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