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
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)
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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
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
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, USB, WLANActivity, LAN, Power, USB, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
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
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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