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Linksys XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Zyxel NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 16identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 Mbit/s
    • NBG6616 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
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
  • Quick start guide
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antenna design
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 80%
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 90%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-20 - 60 °C
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-30 - 70 °C
  • Depth
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:158.5 mm
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:145 mm
  • Height
    • XAC1200-UK wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:28.2 mm
    • NBG6616 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:32 mm

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Comparison of XAC1200-UK, NBG6616
67 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 featuresidentical
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)867 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)
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 standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, WLANPower, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
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
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers158.5 mm145 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers380 g375 g
WidthDiffers225.8 mm218 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers82.6 mm275 mm
Package depthDiffers371.6 mm196 mm
Package heightDiffers244.3 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers1.18 kg750 g
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
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
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 source2.0
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300,867 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source

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