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D-Link DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs D-Link DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 19identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:5
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10 - 90%
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10 - 95%
  • Weight
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:331 g
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:341.5 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:160 x 212 x 32 mm
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:160 x 210 x 33 mm
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s
    • DIR-827 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:600 Mbit/s

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Comparison of DIR-657/E, DIR-827
49 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneVPNUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
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
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers331 g341.5 g
Other features2 differ
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 212 x 32 mm160 x 210 x 33 mm
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWall
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 104 °F
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 SD Card Slot
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7, Vista/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneSD-cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneDLNA, IPv6, CE, C-Tick, Wi-Fi, WPS, WMMUnknown — not stated by the source

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