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Linksys LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Linksys Velop VLP01

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2600 Mbit/s
    • Velop VLP01:1167 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA2
    • Velop VLP01:WPA2-PSK
  • Service Set Identifier (SSID) features
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):SSID broadcast on/off
    • Velop VLP01:Hidden SSID
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
    • Velop VLP01:No
  • Output current
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.5 A
    • Velop VLP01:1 A
  • Placement
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling, Wall
    • Velop VLP01:Table
  • LED indicators
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
    • Velop VLP01:Power, Status
  • Certification
    • LAPAC2600C 2600 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):FCC Class B, CE Class B
    • Velop VLP01:FCC, IC, CE

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Comparison of LAPAC2600C, Velop VLP01
73 specifications
Features2 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2600 Mbit/s1167 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeMulti User MIMOMulti User MIMO
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-QAM
Fit AP mode featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-MPP mesh networking, Mesh networking
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)YesYes
Wi-Fi roamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WLAN channel featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN channel management
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one2600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one17 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rate limitingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA2WPA2-PSK
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresDiffersSSID broadcast on/offHidden SSID
Number of SSID supportedKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management platformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinksys App
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SyslogKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
WAN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet (RJ-45)
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersYesNo
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2.5 A1 A
Power consumption (max)Known for one24 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallTable
Product colourWhiteWhite
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower, Status
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna featuresIntegrated antennaIntegrated antenna
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one4.4 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
High powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source716 MHz
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B, CE Class BFCC, IC, CE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers243 mm78.7 mm
DepthDiffers237 mm78.7 mm
HeightDiffers43.7 mm139.7 mm
WeightDiffers848 g320 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 90%

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