Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 vs TP-Link Archer D9

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 16identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi band
    • Nighthawk X6:No
    • Archer D9:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Nighthawk X6:5
    • Archer D9:4
  • Product colour
    • Nighthawk X6:Black
    • Archer D9:White
  • Cables included
    • Nighthawk X6:LAN (RJ-45)
    • Archer D9:LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
  • Depth
    • Nighthawk X6:226.8 mm
    • Archer D9:86 mm
  • Height
    • Nighthawk X6:54.5 mm
    • Archer D9:168.5 mm
  • Width
    • Nighthawk X6:295.5 mm
    • Archer D9:221 mm

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Comparison of Nighthawk X6, Archer D9
60 specifications
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersNoDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 (max)Known for one1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one256-QAMUnknown — 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 technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RCM, RoHS
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, DC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 UltimatYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers226.8 mm86 mm
HeightDiffers54.5 mm168.5 mm
WidthDiffers295.5 mm221 mm
WeightKnown for one1.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless MAC
Frequency range2.4 - 5 GHz2.4 - 5 GHz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supported600,1300 Mbit/s600,1300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source

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