Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Talon AD7200

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 16identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Talon AD7200:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • Talon AD7200:2
  • Cables included
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DSL, LAN (RJ-45)
    • Talon AD7200:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Antenna design
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
    • Talon AD7200:Internal & external
  • Antennas quantity
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Talon AD7200:8
  • Power source type
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • Talon AD7200:DC
  • Output current
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
    • Talon AD7200:4.2 A
  • Depth
    • DSL-AC87VG wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:87 mm
    • Talon AD7200:230 mm

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Comparison of DSL-AC87VG, Talon AD7200
88 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 60 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one1734 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportDiffersPPTP server Open VPN server PPTP client L2TP client Open VPN clientPPTP, OpenVPN
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -94dBm 11a 54Mbps: -76dBm "11ac VHT20_MCS0: -93dBm 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-69dBm 11ac VHT40_MCS0: -90dBm 11ac VHT40_MCS9: -64dBm 11ac VHT80_MCS0: -87dBm 11ac VHT80_MCS9: -61dBm" 2.4GHz: 11g 6Mbps: -95dBm 11g 54Mbps: -78dBm "11n HT20_MCS0: -95dBm 11n HT20_MCS7: -75dBm 11n HT20_MCS8: -70dBm
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4GKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersADSL, LAN, Link, Power, USB, WAN, WLANPower
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, DSL, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antennas quantityDiffers48
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
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
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
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 voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers3 A4.2 A
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, WindowsWindows 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, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 LionYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers87 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers193 mm43 mm
WeightKnown for one1.05 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers317 mm230 mm
Other featuresidentical
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 & 5
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/ PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access)
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
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 source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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