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GIGABYTE GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White vs Linksys E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • MAC address filtering
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:Yes
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:No
  • Product colour
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:White
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Black
  • LED indicators
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:Yes
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:LAN, Status, WLAN
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:2 dBi
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:1.5 dBi
  • Weight
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:240 g
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:280 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:160 x 110 x 25 mm
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:202 x 160 x 34 mm
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • GN-B46B wireless router Fast Ethernet White:11 Mbit/s
    • E1000 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s

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Comparison of GN-B46B, E1000
42 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneDSSS, OFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100BASE-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
MAC address filteringDiffersYesNo
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Status, WLAN
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSetup Software User Guide
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE, DGTCC, CE, IC-03, Wi-Fi, Windows 7
Antenna1 differ
Antenna gain level (max)Differs2 dBi1.5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
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-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers240 g280 g
Other features3 differ
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Unix LinuxWindows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7 Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11, Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 110 x 25 mm202 x 160 x 34 mm
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12V, 0.5A
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers11 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Input voltageKnown for one4.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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