Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 22identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1733 Mbit/s
    • EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2.2 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • LED indicators
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power
    • EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, USB, WLAN
  • Processor frequency
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1400 MHz
    • EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:716 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • EA8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4

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Comparison of AC2600, EA8300
57 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 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)Differs1733 Mbit/s2.2 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 Mbit/s
Network1 differ
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 standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, USB, WLAN
On/off switchYesYes
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity44
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1400 MHz716 MHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source213.7 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source608 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source161.8 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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