Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 12identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • LED indicators
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Activity, Link, Power
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:3
  • USB version
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.0
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • EA6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • XAC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:1300 Mbit/s

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Comparison of EA6100, XAC1900
40 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs867 Mbit/s1300 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)
Network3 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 standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA, WPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers23
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
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 oneWindows 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, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers867 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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