Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 35identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:2533 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:400 Mbit/s
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:800 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:1733 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, USB, WLAN, WPS
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:LAN, Power, USB, WLAN
  • Certification
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:FCC, IC, CE, RCM, IPv6
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:FCC B, CE, C-Tick, S Mark
  • Power source type
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:AC
  • Output current
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.5 A
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:2.5 A
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-853 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 90%
    • EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO:0 - 90%

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Comparison of DIR-853, EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO
87 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1300 Mbit/s2533 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs400 Mbit/s800 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s1733 Mbit/s
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP/L2TP/IPsec
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsWPA, WPA2, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPS
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4/IPv6
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, USB, WLAN, WPSLAN, Power, USB, WLAN
On/off switchYesYes
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersFCC, IC, CE, RCM, IPv6FCC B, CE, C-Tick, S Mark
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity44
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C-20 - 65 °C
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows VistaWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers36 mm177.8 mm
HeightDiffers205 mm44.5 mm
WeightDiffers342 g565 g
WidthDiffers132 mm254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.16 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 cm
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175.1 kg
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source281.1 kg
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122.7 cm
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195.5 cm
Products per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 pc(s)
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.63 kg
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.4 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.7 cm
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.82 kg
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.6 cm

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