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Linksys EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 23known 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
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Security algorithms
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:128-bit AES, WPA2
  • Processor frequency
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:716 MHz
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1800 MHz
  • Output current
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2 A
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
  • Depth
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:213.7 mm
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:245.9 mm
  • Height
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:54.8 mm
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:51.8 mm
  • Weight
    • EA8300-ME wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:608 g
    • WRT32X wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:798.32 g

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Comparison of EA8300-ME, WRT32X
52 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2200 Mbit/s3200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2128-bit AES, WPA2
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, LAN, Power, USB, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity44
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers716 MHz1800 MHz
Intel insideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers213.7 mm245.9 mm
HeightDiffers54.8 mm51.8 mm
WeightDiffers608 g798.32 g
WidthDiffers161.8 mm193.8 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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