Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

D-Link S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 14identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 467 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1200 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The D-Link S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 434 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (867 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 9,100 Mbit/s more Ethernet LAN data rates than the D-Link S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (10,100 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the D-Link S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • SIM card slot
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1200 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Product colour
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • Antennas quantity
    • S12 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2

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Comparison of S12, MR202
59 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1200 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11hUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz: 11a 54M: -77 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS0: -95.5 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -73 dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS0: -93 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -68 dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS0: -90 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -65 dBm 2.4 GHz: 11g 54M: -74.5 dBm 11n HT20 MCS0: -92 dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -73 dBm 11n HT40 MCS0: -89 dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -70 dBm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown 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-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDoS, SPI Firewall, IP & MAC Address Binding
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, Status, WLAN, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12/1AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one104.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one30.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one254.9 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one187.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSPA+, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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