Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 21identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WEP, WPA2
  • Product colour
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Black, Red
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
  • Antenna design
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:External
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Internal & external
  • Power source type
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DC
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:AC
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:0 - 90%
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 80%
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5 - 95%
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5 - 90%

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Comparison of DIR-890L/R, AC3200
77 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
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1300 Mbit/s3200 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)
High powerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 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
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPSWEP, WPA2
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneDouble FirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPSLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneIC CE Wi-Fi Certified FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 A
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-20 - 60 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, 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 10.4 TigerUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers247.1 mm207 mm
HeightDiffers119.4 mm80 mm
WeightDiffers1 kg710 g
WidthDiffers386.8 mm248 mm
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 rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one600,1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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