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Linksys EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 18identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2200 Mbit/s
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:400 Mbit/s
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1625 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1625 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:750 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Security algorithms
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
  • Antennas quantity
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:6
  • Processor frequency
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:716 MHz
    • EA9300 wireless router Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1.8 MHz

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Comparison of EA8300-ME, EA9300
46 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2200 Mbit/s4 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs400 Mbit/s1625 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s1625 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs867 Mbit/s750 Mbit/s
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Management featuresidentical
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA264-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, USB, WLAN
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers716 MHz1.8 MHz
Processor cores44
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers213.7 mm297 mm
HeightDiffers54.8 mm63.5 mm
WeightKnown for one608 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers161.8 mm229.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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