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Linksys E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys Hydra Pro 6

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 27identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • Hydra Pro 6:No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4800 Mbit/s
    • Hydra Pro 6:4804 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:600 Mbit/s
    • Hydra Pro 6:574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • Hydra Pro 6:4
  • Security algorithms
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA2
    • Hydra Pro 6:WPA2, WPA3
  • Antenna design
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
    • Hydra Pro 6:External
  • Antennas quantity
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Hydra Pro 6:2
  • Processor frequency
    • E9450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1500 MHz
    • Hydra Pro 6:1000 MHz

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Comparison of E9450, Hydra Pro 6
56 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANDiffersYesNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4800 Mbit/s4804 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs600 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one4800 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 m
Networkidentical
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)
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
5GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2WPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Status, SystemLAN, Power, Status, USB, WLAN
On/off switchYesYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1500 MHz1000 MHz
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current2 A2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers157 mm215 mm
HeightDiffers66 mm56 mm
WeightDiffers1.1 kg567 g
WidthDiffers221 mm155 mm

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