Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black vs TP-Link TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:150 Mbit/s
  • 3G
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:No
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:4
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • Product colour
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:Black
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • Cables included
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:LAN (RJ-45)
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:USB
  • Depth
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:170 mm
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:97 mm
  • Height
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:60 mm
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:28.5 mm
  • Width
    • R6100 wireless router Fast Ethernet Black:180 mm
    • TL-MR12U wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:44 mm

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Comparison of R6100, TL-MR12U
55 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
3GDiffersNoYes
4GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, SSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown 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 sourceCharging, Status
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5200 mAh
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)USB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers170 mm97 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm28.5 mm
WidthDiffers180 mm44 mm
WeightKnown for one322 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffersNoYes
Bandwidth (first)Differs2.4 GHz0.02 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Differs5 GHz0.04 GHz
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB ports quantityDiffers12
USB version2.02.0
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo

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