Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer C59

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 24identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2600 Mbit/s
    • Archer C59:867 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer C59:Fast Ethernet
  • VPN support
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:PPTP, IPSec pass‐through
    • Archer C59:PPTP L2TP IPSec
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • Archer C59:4
  • Product colour
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black, Blue
    • Archer C59:Black
  • Certification
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:FCC DFS Certified
    • Archer C59:CE, RoHS
  • Antennas quantity
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Archer C59:3
  • Output current
    • WRT3200ACM-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3 A
    • Archer C59:1 A

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Comparison of WRT3200ACM-UK, Archer C59
67 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 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)Differs2600 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-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
VPN supportDiffersPPTP, IPSec pass‐throughPPTP L2TP IPSec
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2IPSEC, WDS, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Guest accessYesYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, USB, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC DFS CertifiedCE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.5 dBmW
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers3 A1 A
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
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 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers245.8 mm148 mm
HeightDiffers51.8 mm33 mm
WidthDiffers193.8 mm225 mm
WeightKnown for one798.3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel insideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source

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