Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition vs TP-Link Archer C2600

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 18identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:1300 Mbit/s
    • Archer C2600:1733 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:Red, Silver
    • Archer C2600:Black
  • Antenna design
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:Internal
    • Archer C2600:External
  • Power source type
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:DC
    • Archer C2600:AC
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:175 mm
    • Archer C2600:197.8 mm
  • Height
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:55 mm
    • Archer C2600:37.3 mm
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition:245 mm
    • Archer C2600:263.8 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Box 7490 Smart Edition, Archer C2600
71 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features1 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)Differs1300 Mbit/s1733 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)
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -91dBm 11a 54Mbps: -73dBm 11ac HT20: -66dBm 11ac HT40: -67dBm 11ac HT80: -58dBm 2.4GHz 11g 54M: -76dBm 11n HT20: -73dBm 11n HT40: -71dBm
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3GKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
4GKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VDSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VoIP protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersRed, SilverBlack
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneDC, LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Intel insideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one9.3 WUnknown — 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers175 mm197.8 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm37.3 mm
WidthDiffers245 mm263.8 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C

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