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D-Link DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs Linksys X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 21identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:5
    • X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10 - 90%
    • X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10 - 85%
  • Weight
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:331 g
    • X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:335 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:160 x 212 x 32 mm
    • X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:202 x 160 x 34 mm
  • xDSL connection
    • DIR-657/E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • X3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes

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Comparison of DIR-657/E, X3000
55 specifications
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, CCK, DPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPSWPA, WPA2
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersDLNA, IPv6, CE, C-Tick, Wi-Fi, WPS, WMMFCC, CE, Telepermit, K.21, UL, CB, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), WPA, WPA2, WMM, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Antennaidentical
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.60 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers331 g335 g
Other features3 differ
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7, Vista/XPWindows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7 OS X Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 212 x 32 mm202 x 160 x 34 mm
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRj-45
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source273 x 245 x 67 mm
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
xDSL connectionDiffersNoYes
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

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