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D-Link DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black vs D-Link DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:5
    • DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:4
  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:WPA, WPA2, WPS
    • DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:WPA, WPA2, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN
  • Antennas quantity
    • DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:1
    • DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:2
  • Weight
    • DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:680 g
    • DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:212 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DIR-601 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:111 x 145 x 30 mm
    • DIR-815/B wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:156 x 120 x 31 mm

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Comparison of DIR-601, DIR-815/B
31 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
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 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSEc, PPTP, L2TP
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B, ICFCC, IC, IPv6, Wi-Fi, CE, C-Tick, Energy Star
Antenna1 differ
Antennas quantityDiffers12
Antenna designKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers680 g212 g
Other features1 differ
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7/Vista2/XP SP3 Mac OS X (v10.4)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs111 x 145 x 30 mm156 x 120 x 31 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
xDSL connectionNoNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one208 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one274 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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