Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Security algorithms
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:128-bit AES, WPA2
  • Processor frequency
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:716 MHz
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1800 MHz
  • Output current
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5 A
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
  • Depth
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:213.7 mm
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:245.9 mm
  • Height
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:54.8 mm
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:51.8 mm
  • Weight
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:608 g
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:798.32 g
  • Width
    • MR8300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:161.8 mm
    • WRT32XB wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:193.8 mm

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Comparison of MR8300, WRT32XB
54 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 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one867 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 one400 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 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
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
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2128-bit AES, WPA2
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, USB, WLANActivity, LAN, Power, USB, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
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 one512 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 currentDiffers5 A3 A
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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