Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 34identical
  • 34known 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
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:1300 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2, WPS
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Product colour
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Red
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:Black
  • LED indicators
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:Power
  • Power source type
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:DC
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:AC
  • Depth
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:387 mm
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:226.8 mm
  • Height
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:119.5 mm
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:54.5 mm
  • Width
    • DIR-890L wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:247.3 mm
    • Nighthawk X6 AC3200:295.5 mm

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Comparison of DIR-890L, Nighthawk X6 AC3200
77 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
Wireless LAN features1 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 standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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)600 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)1300 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)1300 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-QAM
Networkidentical
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 standardsIEEE 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 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
VPN supportKnown for onePPTP/L2TP/IPsecUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Guest accessYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)YesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneIC CE Wi-Fi Certified FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity66
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Processor cores22
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
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 one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers387 mm226.8 mm
HeightDiffers119.5 mm54.5 mm
WidthDiffers247.3 mm295.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 supported600,1300 Mbit/s600,1300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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