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Linksys HYDRA PRO 6E vs Linksys WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:Gigabit Ethernet
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:10,100 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:Yes
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:No
  • Depth
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:280 mm
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:162 mm
  • Height
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:60 mm
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:40 mm
  • Weight
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:938.9 g
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:600 g
  • Width
    • HYDRA PRO 6E:170 mm
    • WRT54GX2 wireless router Fast Ethernet:162 mm

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Comparison of HYDRA PRO 6E, WRT54GX2
58 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one4800 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11b, 802.11g
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1200 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one4800 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
5GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of data streamsKnown for one4x4Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA3Unknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WLAN
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers280 mm162 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm40 mm
WeightDiffers938.9 g600 g
WidthDiffers170 mm162 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 65 °C

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