Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer C2 V3 vs TP-Link Archer C25

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 31identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Archer C2 V3:833 Mbit/s
    • Archer C25:883 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Archer C2 V3:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer C25:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer C2 V3:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer C25:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Archer C2 V3:5
    • Archer C25:4
  • Supported network protocols
    • Archer C2 V3:IPv4 & IPv6
    • Archer C25:IPv4, IPv6
  • Product colour
    • Archer C2 V3:Black
    • Archer C25:White
  • Certification
    • Archer C2 V3:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • Archer C25:CE, RoHS
  • Antennas quantity
    • Archer C2 V3:3
    • Archer C25:4

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Comparison of Archer C2 V3, Archer C25
65 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs833 Mbit/s883 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)450 Mbit/s450 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)433 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingYesYes
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivity5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -70dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -65.5dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -61.5dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -74dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -70dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -65.5dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -61.5dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -74dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portNoNo
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneDomain Filter, IP Address Binding, MAC Address BindingUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocols1 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4 & IPv6IPv4, IPv6
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers34
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 dBmW
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
Output voltageKnown for one9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one0.85 AUnknown — not stated by the source
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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Depth144 mm144 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm37 mm
Width230 mm230 mm

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