Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

D-Link DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Linksys LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • 5 GHz
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:Yes
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):300 Mbit/s
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:2530 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):1
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:2
  • Placement
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):Table, Wall
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:Ceiling, Wall
  • Product colour
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):Grey
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:White
  • LED indicators
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:System
  • Width
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):190.5 mm
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:237 mm
  • Depth
    • DWL-8600AP 300 Mbit/s Grey Power over Ethernet (PoE):198.8 mm
    • LAPAC2600 + 3x WUSB6100M:243 mm

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52 specifications
Features2 differ
5 GHzDiffersNoYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s2530 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1733 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.412 - 2.462, 5.18 - 5.24, 5.745 - 5.825 GHz
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rate limitingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b 11Mbps: -85dBm 802.11a/g 54Mbps: -73dBm 802.11n HT20 MCS7: -67dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneDBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, OFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP, WPA, WPA2
Number of SSID supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
SyslogKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
AC input voltageKnown for one48 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
PlacementDiffersTable, WallCeiling, Wall
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
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 indicatorsDiffersYesSystem
Antennaidentical
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated antenna
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneSMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers-FCC Class B, -CE, -C-Tick, -VCCI, -TELEC, -Wi-Fi, - ICES-003, -EN60601-1-2, -NCC, -CSA.FCC, CE, IC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers190.5 mm237 mm
DepthDiffers198.8 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers36.8 mm43.7 mm
WeightDiffers1.02 kg848 g
Packaging dataidentical
CD manualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-20 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SNMP, Syslog, TelnetUnknown — not stated by the source

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