Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 18identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2330 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 Mbit/s
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, WLAN
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power
  • Quick start guide
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antenna design
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • Depth
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:158.5 mm
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:184.5 mm
  • Height
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:28.2 mm
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:50 mm
  • Weight
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:380 g
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:750 g

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Comparison of XAC1200-UK, R7500
73 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs867 Mbit/s2330 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)
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 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
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRA
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, WLANPower
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideDiffersNoYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm Atheros
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 2000, 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enter
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 MavericksYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers158.5 mm184.5 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm50 mm
WeightDiffers380 g750 g
WidthDiffers225.8 mm285 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 & 5
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2330 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one82.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one371.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one244.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.18 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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