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

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 35identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2, WPS
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
  • Product colour
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Red
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Black, Red
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
  • Power source type
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:DC
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DC
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
  • Depth
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:387 mm
    • DIR-890L/R wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:247.1 mm

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Comparison of DIR-890L, DIR-890L/R
75 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 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)Differs3200 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
High powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 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 portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPSWPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble Firewall
Guest accessYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersRedBlack, Red
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
CertificationIC CE Wi-Fi Certified FCCIC CE Wi-Fi Certified FCC
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity66
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Processor cores22
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, 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)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 supportedDiffersYesWindows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers387 mm247.1 mm
HeightDiffers119.5 mm119.4 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
WidthDiffers247.3 mm386.8 mm
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
Input current5 A5 A
USB ports quantity22
USB version2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supported600,1300 Mbit/s600,1300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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