Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 17identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,669 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 274 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (574 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,969 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has DSL WAN. Only the TP-Link Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility.

  • DSL WAN
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Omada DR3650V-4G(EU) wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes

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83 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANDiffersNoYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs733 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs300 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs433 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Load balancing systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSec/PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard/GRE/SSL
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for one20 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for one23 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -71dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -73dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADSL2+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VDSL2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-EnterpriseWPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NAT functionalityDiffersVirtual Server Port Forwarding Auto-Discovery DMZ UPnPOne-to-One NAT Multi-Net NAT Virtual Server Port Triggering1 NAT-DMZ FTP/H.323/SIP/IPSec/PPTP ALG UPnP
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding Application Layer GatewayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Voice codecsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG.711a, G.711ulaw, G.722, G.726, G.729ab
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDSL, LAN, USB, WLAN
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), Phone
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers35
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source671034 h
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
Output voltageDiffers9 V12 V
Output currentDiffers0.6 A3.3 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers144 mm131.2 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
WidthDiffers230 mm226 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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