Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 21identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1734 Mbit/s
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1733 Mbit/s
  • 3G
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • 4G
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • LED indicators
    • BRT-AC828 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WLAN
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power

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Comparison of BRT-AC828, AC2600
57 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1734 Mbit/s1733 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile network2 differ
3GDiffersYesNo
4GDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers104
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WLANLAN, Power
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one3 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantity44
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2.37 AUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one49.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one950 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C

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