Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Linksys E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:600 Mbit/s
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:10,100 Mbit/s
  • DHCP client
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
  • DHCP server
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Yes
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:35.56 x 157.5 x 165.1 mm
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:283 x 243 x 70 mm
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • WZR-HP-AG300H wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:300,600 Mbit/s
    • E1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s

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Comparison of WZR-HP-AG300H, E1500
38 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs600 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Pass Through, SPI, Dynamic Packet FilteringUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2WPA, WPA2
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocols2 differ
DHCP clientDiffersNoYes
DHCP serverDiffersNoYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one13.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one330.3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
BandwidthKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Max OS X 10.4 - 10.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs35.56 x 157.5 x 165.1 mm283 x 243 x 70 mm
Input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,600 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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