Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1734 Mbit/s
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2-PSK
  • Product colour
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • Cables included
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DSL, LAN (RJ-45)
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Antenna design
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
  • Output current
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
    • RBK50 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3.5 A

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Comparison of DSL-AC87VG, RBK50
79 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
DSL WANDiffersYesNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1734 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1733 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source866 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-QAM
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for onePPTP server Open VPN server PPTP client L2TP client Open VPN clientUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VDSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VDSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPSWPA, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneADSL, LAN, Link, Power, USB, WAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, DSL, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers3 A3.5 A
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthKnown for one87 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.05 kg1.56 kg
WidthKnown for one317 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.67 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Layers per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.7 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.9 cm
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.58 kg
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.5 cm

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