Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black vs D-Link DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):150 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:1
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):4
  • Product colour
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Black
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Black, White
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Power, WAN
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Yes
  • Certification
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:CE, FC, RoHS
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):CE Wi-Fi
  • Antenna design
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Internal
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):External
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:10 - 95%
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):10 - 90%
  • Depth
    • DIR-514 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:89.6 mm
    • DWR-921/E wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):111.5 mm

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Comparison of DIR-514, DWR-921/E
71 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
VPN supportDiffersL2TP/PPTP/IPSEC vPN/PPTP/L2TPL2TP/PPTP/IPSEC
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSDPA, HSUPA
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,900,1800,2600 MHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPS, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WANYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, FC, RoHSCE Wi-Fi
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEurope
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers89.6 mm111.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.3 mm23.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g
WidthDiffers56.8 mm190 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source274 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source835 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 cm
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 kg
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 kg
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 cm
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 cm
Products per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source385 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source385 pc(s)
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.45 kg
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.5 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 cm
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.75 kg
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 cm
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mountingNoNo
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Input currentKnown for one1.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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