Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,400 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3600 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 3). The D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 3 more antennas quantity than the Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5 vs 2). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Ethernet LAN interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the D-Link C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Fast Ethernet on the Linksys E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3600 Mbit/s
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2500,1000 Mbit/s
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000/2500Base-T
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Security algorithms
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2
  • Product type
    • C36 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
    • E5450 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Desktop/pole router

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Comparison of C36, E5450
65 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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)Differs3600 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one2882 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers2500,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000/2500Base-T10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bzIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA2
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Status, LAN, WAN, WPSActivity, Link, Power
On/off switchYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, MICUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers52
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one350 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s

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