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Linksys EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 28identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3200 Mbit/s
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPS
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, WLAN
  • Quick start guide
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Antenna design
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Internal & external
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
  • Depth
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:207 mm
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:158.5 mm
  • Height
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:80 mm
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:28.2 mm
  • Weight
    • EA9200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:710 g
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:380 g

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Comparison of EA9200, XAC1200-UK
64 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3200 Mbit/s867 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)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWEP, WPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN, WPSLAN, WLAN
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideDiffersYesNo
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternal & externalInternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneRP-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, WinWindows 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, Win
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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 Mavericks
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers207 mm158.5 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm28.2 mm
WeightDiffers710 g380 g
WidthDiffers248 mm225.8 mm
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82.6 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source371.6 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244.3 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.18 kg

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