Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 28identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Product colour
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Black
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:White
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:15 - 95%
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:5 - 90%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 65 °C
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:-40 - 70 °C
  • Depth
    • DIR-651/A/A2A wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:113 mm
    • 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router:130 mm

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Comparison of DIR-651/A/A2A, TD-W8961N
94 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for onePPTP/L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DSL specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1, ITU-T G.992.2, ITU-T G.994.1, ITU-T G.992.3, ITU-T G.992.4, ITU-T G.992.5
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Firewall securityDiffersAddress Resolution Protocol (ARP), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) preventionNAT, SPI
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA
Routing protocolsKnown for oneRIP-1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneTELNETUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source<20dBm(EIRP)
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers113 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers31.5 mm36.2 mm
WidthDiffers147.5 mm195 mm
WeightKnown for one218 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source232 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Other features1 differ
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54,150,300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneIP / MACUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4385 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported WAN typeKnown for onePPPoE Static IP Dynamic IP PPTP/L2TP+Static IP PPTP/L2TP+Dynamic IPUnknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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