Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black vs MSI RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 10identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:4
    • RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:5
  • Certification
    • DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:FCC Class B IC Wi-Fi
    • RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:CE, FCC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:-20 - 65 °C
    • RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:-10 - 70 °C
  • Weight
    • DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:453.6 g
    • RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:225.1 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DIR-501 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:147.5 x 113.2 x 31.5 mm
    • RG310EX wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:149.9 x 110 x 29.97 mm

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Comparison of DIR-501, RG310EX
49 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN pass-throughUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP,Big Pond
DHCP clientKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WLANLAN, Power, Status, WAN, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B IC Wi-FiCE, FCC
Antennaidentical
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi
Antennas quantity11
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers453.6 g225.1 g
Other features1 differ
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 Mbit/s
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs147.5 x 113.2 x 31.5 mm149.9 x 110 x 29.97 mm
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 A
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5V DC
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,150 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X (v10.4)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one274.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one208.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one680 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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