Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,149 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2882 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,449 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2882 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • SIM card slot
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4

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Comparison of RT-BE3600E, MR202
69 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard, VPN FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz: 11a 54M: -77 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS0: -95.5 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -73 dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS0: -93 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -68 dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS0: -90 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -65 dBm 2.4 GHz: 11g 54M: -74.5 dBm 11n HT20 MCS0: -92 dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -73 dBm 11n HT40 MCS0: -89 dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -70 dBm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown 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
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
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
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDoS, SPI Firewall, IP & MAC Address Binding
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one156 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one450 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one261 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSPA+, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, 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%

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