Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

EnGenius ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 21identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
  • VPN support
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:PPTP/L2TP/IPSec
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
  • Product colour
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • Certification
    • ESR600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:FCC/CE/IC
    • TL-WA3500RE wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:IC, RoHS

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Comparison of ESR600, TL-WA3500RE
80 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs600 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Channels quantityKnown for one11 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3
VPN tunnels quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersPPTP/L2TP/IPSecPPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Authentication methodKnown for one802.1x RADIUSUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersFCC/CE/ICIC, RoHS
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one3.5 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers161.5 mm140 mm
HeightDiffers41.6 mm35 mm
WeightKnown for one226.8 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers161.5 mm225 mm
Other features1 differ
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneIP/PortUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.400 - 2.484 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported WAN typeKnown for onePPPoE/DHCP/Static IPUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,600 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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