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D-Link DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet vs D-Link DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:600 Mbit/s
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:150 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:Gigabit Ethernet
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:10/100Base-T(X)
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:Power, WAN, WLAN
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:Yes
  • Antenna design
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:Internal
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:External
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:10 - 95%
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:10 - 90%
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • DIR-826L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet:600 Mbit/s
    • DWR-512/E wireless router Fast Ethernet:150 Mbit/s

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Comparison of DIR-826L, DWR-512/E
38 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)Differs600 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSEC/PPTP/L2TP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WAN, WLANYes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B CE Class B C-Tick Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Protected System (WPS) Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) IPv6 Ready Compatible with Windows 7CE FCC Wi-Fi
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
WeightKnown for one330 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUMTS/HSDPA
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers600 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 6-pin SIM
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one111 x 92.96 x 145 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneDC 12VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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