Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Zyxel NBG-418N v2

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 11identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi band
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
    • NBG-418N v2:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • NBG-418N v2:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
    • NBG-418N v2:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • NBG-418N v2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • NBG-418N v2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • NBG-418N v2:10/100Base-T(X)
  • 3G
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • NBG-418N v2:No
  • USB port
    • DSL-AC68U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • NBG-418N v2:No

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Comparison of DSL-AC68U, NBG-418N v2
79 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network1 differ
3GDiffersYesNo
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portDiffersYesNo
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, IC, BSMI
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Differs3 dBi5 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers32
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE LVD, BSMI
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers83.3 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers160 mm23 mm
WeightDiffers640 g148 g
WidthDiffers220 mm142 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers302 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm74 mm
Package heightDiffers103 mm164 mm
Package weightDiffers1.46 kg426 g
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Other featuresidentical
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one600,1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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