Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 17identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 5,633 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6500 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE82U 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 MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 4,897 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5764 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • SIM card slot
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:6500 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1

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90 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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)Differs6500 Mbit/s867 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 7 (802.11be)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)Differs5764 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Differs31
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Differs31
VPN serverDiffersYesPPTP VPN, OpenVPN
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for oneNAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for onePPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IPUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDC, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Antenna 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — 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 one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers147 mm141 mm
HeightDiffers97 mm33.6 mm
WeightKnown for one502 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers238 mm202 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown 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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