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ASUS DSL-N12E C1 vs Linksys EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • DSL-N12E C1:Yes
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • DSL-N12E C1:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DSL-N12E C1:300 Mbit/s
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DSL-N12E C1:Fast Ethernet
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-N12E C1:10,100 Mbit/s
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • DSL-N12E C1:10/100Base-T(X)
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • LED indicators
    • DSL-N12E C1:DSL, LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
  • Cables included
    • DSL-N12E C1:LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of DSL-N12E C1, EA9200
76 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s3200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channels quantityKnown for one13 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneIPSec, PPTP, L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPSWEP, WPA2
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersDSL, LAN, Power, WAN, WLANLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna3 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one5 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers26
Detachable antenna(s)DiffersNoYes
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one8 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 source1000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 A
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 59%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers123 mm207 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm80 mm
WeightDiffers314 g710 g
WidthDiffers190 mm248 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Downstream data rateKnown for one24 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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