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Linksys VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System vs NETGEAR WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:867 Mbit/s
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:1000 Mbit/s
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:WPA2
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):WPA, WPA2
Placement
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:Table
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling, Wall
Width
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:78.7 mm
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):197.3 mm
Depth
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:78.7 mm
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):197.3 mm
Height
- VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System:185.4 mm
- WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):37 mm

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Comparison of WHW0301, WAC510-100NAS
45 specifications	A Linksys VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Model WHW0301 View product	B NETGEAR WAC510-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model WAC510-100NAS View product
Features3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	867 Mbit/s	1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11ac	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
ModulationKnown for one	256-QAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 5 GHz
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2	WPA, WPA2
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSID broadcast on/off
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
WAN connectionKnown for one	Ethernet (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Table	Ceiling, Wall
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna featuresKnown for one	Integrated antenna	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 dBi
Performanceidentical
High powerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	4000 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Android 4.0.3, iOS 8.x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	78.7 mm	197.3 mm
DepthDiffers	78.7 mm	197.3 mm
HeightDiffers	185.4 mm	37 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	555.5 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176990	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SNMP, SSH, SSL, EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 A

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