Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-685 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs D-Link DIR-825 wireless router

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-685 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:WPA, WPA2
    • DIR-825 wireless router:WPS
  • Certification
    • DIR-685 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:FCC Class B IC Wi-Fi
    • DIR-825 wireless router:FCC Class B, IC
  • Weight
    • DIR-685 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:226.8 g
    • DIR-825 wireless router:318 g
  • USB ports quantity
    • DIR-685 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:2
    • DIR-825 wireless router:1

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Comparison of DIR-685, DIR-825
45 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2WPS
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B IC Wi-FiFCC Class B, IC
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthKnown for one30.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one111.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers226.8 g318 g
WidthKnown for one147.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one281.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one243.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one81.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one907.19 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityDiffers21
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista, Windows XP SP2, Mac OS X (v10.4)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117 x 193 x 30.5 mm
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Gbit/s
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternet Explorer v6 or Later Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or Later Network Interface Card
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source116.8 x 193 x 30.5 mm (4.6 x 7.6 x 1.2")
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x Gigabit LAN 1x Gigabit WAN
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.318 kg (0.7 lbs)

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