Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

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

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 15identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • XAC1200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:867 Mbit/s
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2330 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • XAC1200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Yes
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power
  • Antenna design
    • XAC1200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:Internal
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • XAC1200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Black:867 Mbit/s
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2330 Mbit/s

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Comparison of XAC1200, R7500
58 specifications
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs867 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 channels
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRA
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset 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 accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source184.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 mm
Other features1 differ
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
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers867 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source

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