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Linksys AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2330 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antenna design
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Internal & external
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • Antennas quantity
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:6
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Processor frequency
    • AC3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MHz
    • E8350 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.4 MHz

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Comparison of AC3200, E8350
64 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 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)Differs3200 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 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 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSec, PPTP, L2TP VPN Passthrough
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWEP, WPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPSYes
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternal & externalExternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneRP-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers64
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1000 MHz1.4 MHz
Processor cores22
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
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 relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — 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 supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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, Win
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one207 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one710 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one248 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 & 5
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2330 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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