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D-Link DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs D-Link DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 30identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
  • Antennas quantity
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:6
  • Processor frequency
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1400 MHz
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MHz
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
  • Height
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:119.3 mm
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:119.4 mm
  • USB ports quantity
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • USB version
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • xDSL connection
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes

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Comparison of DIR-885L/R, DIR-890L/R
66 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
High powerYesYes
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 802.11acIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
VPN supportPPTP/L2TP/IPsecPPTP/L2TP/IPsec
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPS-PBC, WPS-PINWPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityDouble FirewallDouble Firewall
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneDC, LAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B Wi-Fi Certified DLNA2 IPv6 ReadyIC CE Wi-Fi Certified FCC
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1400 MHz1000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeAC, DCAC, DC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 65 °C
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.7 LionMac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Depth247.1 mm247.1 mm
HeightDiffers119.3 mm119.4 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Width386.8 mm386.8 mm
Other features3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)5 GHz5 GHz
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
USB ports quantityDiffers12
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600,1300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5Unknown — not stated by the source

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