Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black vs NETGEAR WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 13identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi band
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:450 Mbit/s
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:Gigabit Ethernet
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:4
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:5
  • Security algorithms
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
  • Cables included
    • N450 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) Black:LAN (RJ-45)
    • WNR1500 wireless router Fast Ethernet:AC, LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of N450, WNR1500
50 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersSingle-band (2.4 GHz)No
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs450 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPSWEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)YesYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers93 mm115.7 mm
HeightDiffers259 mm32.6 mm
WeightDiffers590 g245 g
WidthDiffers165 mm172.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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