Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 40known 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
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WEP, WPA2
  • Product colour
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black, Red
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • Cables included
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC, LAN (RJ-45)
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Antenna design
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Internal & external
  • Antennas quantity
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • AC3200 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
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MHz
  • Power source type
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DC
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:AC
  • Output current
    • DIR-885L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5 A
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4 A

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Comparison of DIR-885L/R, AC3200
69 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
High powerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for onePPTP/L2TP/IPsecUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPS-PBC, WPS-PINWEP, WPA2
Firewall securityKnown for oneDouble FirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDC, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
Output currentDiffers5 A4 A
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.7 LionUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers247.1 mm207 mm
HeightDiffers119.3 mm80 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source710 g
WidthDiffers386.8 mm248 mm
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Class B Wi-Fi Certified DLNA2 IPv6 ReadyUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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