Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 19identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:340 Mbit/s
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Security algorithms
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA2, WPA2-AES
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Processor frequency
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1600 MHz
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MHz
  • Depth
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:155 mm
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:226.8 mm
  • Height
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:57 mm
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:54.5 mm
  • Weight
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:440 g
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1.1 kg
  • Width
    • C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:235 mm
    • R7900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz:295.5 mm

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Comparison of C6220, R7900
56 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs340 Mbit/s1300 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 source1300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
Channels quantityKnown for one12 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-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
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA2-AESWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneCableLabsUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1600 MHz1000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 Ultimat
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers155 mm226.8 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm54.5 mm
WeightDiffers440 g1.1 kg
WidthDiffers235 mm295.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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