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Linksys EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 27identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported network protocols
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:IPv6
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:IPv6, FTP, IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
  • LED indicators
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power
  • Certification
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:FCC, IC, CE
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:FCC, IC, CE, DLNA
  • Antenna design
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • Antennas quantity
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Weight
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:501 g
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:534 g
  • Input current
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2 A
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3.5 A
  • USB ports quantity
    • EA6200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • EA6900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2

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Comparison of EA6200, EA6900
58 specifications
Wireless LAN features1 differ
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 (max)Known for one900 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA, WPA2802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Protocols1 differ
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv6IPv6, FTP, IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinksys Smart Wi-Fi
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC, IC, CEFCC, IC, CE, DLNA
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers501 g534 g
Other features3 differ
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Input currentDiffers2 A3.5 A
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB ports quantityDiffers12
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one900 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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