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ASUS RT-AX52 Pro AX3000 vs TP-Link TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 14identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:No
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:3000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:4
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • USB port
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:No
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Product type
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:Tabletop router
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Portable router
  • Cables included
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:LAN (RJ-45)
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45), USB
  • Antenna design
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:External
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
  • Power source type
    • RT-AX52 Pro AX3000:AC
    • TL-WR3002X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC

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Comparison of RT-AX52 Pro AX3000, TL-WR3002X
74 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)2402 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTPOpenVPN Server PPTP VPN Server L2TP VPN Server Wireguard VPN Serve PPTP VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Wireguard VPN Client
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, WPS, LAN, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers126 mm91.3 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm30 mm
WeightKnown for one342 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers190 mm105 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one685 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2025

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