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ASUS EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s vs Dell PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:1750 Mbit/s
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi data rate (max)
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:1750 Mbit/s
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
  • Frequency band
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:5 GHz
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.4 - 5.85 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:5
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1
  • Antenna features
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:Detachable antenna
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Integrated antenna
  • Antennas quantity
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:4
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):6
  • Width
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:160 mm
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):180 mm
  • Depth
    • EA-AC87 1750 Mbit/s:160 mm
    • PowerConnect W-AP215 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):180 mm

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Comparison of EA-AC87, W-AP215
40 specifications
Features5 differ
2.4 GHzKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1750 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Differs1750 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers5 GHz2.4 - 5.85 GHz
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
ModulationDiffers16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, QPSK256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, QPSK
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers51
WAN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet (RJ-45)
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.6 W
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmni-directional
Antenna featuresDiffersDetachable antennaIntegrated antenna
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneSMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm180 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers480 g610 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source860 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2-PSK, WPS, WPA-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X 10.1 Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, C-Tick, NCC, Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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