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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys E900 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black vs Linksys EA4500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 15identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 300 Mbit/s
    • 450 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Fast Ethernet
    • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • 10/100Base-T(X)
    • 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Security algorithms
    • WPA2
    • WPA, WPA2
  • LED indicators
    • Yes
    • LAN, Link, Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • 2
    • 6
  • Depth
    • 188 mm
    • 160 mm

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53 specifications
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Linksys

E900 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black

Model E900

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Linksys

EA4500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

Model EA4500

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WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s450 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11n
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2WPA, WPA2
Firewall securityKnown for oneIPv6
FilteringKnown for oneYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYes
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4/IPv6
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Link, Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers26
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, WiYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers188 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers227 g360 g
WidthDiffers151 mm225 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers241 mm282 mm
Package depthDiffers76 mm244 mm
Package heightDiffers190 mm69 mm
Other features3 differ
Bandwidth2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7 Mac OS X Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs151 x 188 x 31 mm225 x 160 x 25 mm
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs241 x 76 x 190 mm282 x 244 x 69 mm
Rack mountingNoNo
USB ports quantityKnown for one1
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s450 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneInternet Explorer 7 Safari 4 Firefox 3
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast Ethernet

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