Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer C55 vs TP-Link Archer VR300

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 31identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • Archer C55:No
    • Archer VR300:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Archer C55:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer VR300:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer C55:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer VR300:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Archer C55:5
    • Archer VR300:4
  • Cables included
    • Archer C55:LAN (RJ-45)
    • Archer VR300:LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
  • Certification
    • Archer C55:TELEC, RoHS
    • Archer VR300:CE, RoHS, RCM
  • Antennas quantity
    • Archer C55:3
    • Archer VR300:4
  • Depth
    • Archer C55:148 mm
    • Archer VR300:76 mm

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Comparison of Archer C55, Archer VR300
77 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANDiffersNoYes
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Channel bandwidthKnown for one5250 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) (@IEEE 802.11b)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 dBmW
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) (@IEEE 802.11g)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 dBmW
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) (@IEEE 802.11n)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 dBmW
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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) portsDiffers54
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKIPSec, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown 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
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Switching protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersTELEC, RoHSCE, RoHS, RCM
Antenna1 differ
Antennas quantityDiffers34
Transmit powerKnown for one16 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows VistaYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers148 mm76 mm
HeightDiffers33 mm290 mm
WidthDiffers225 mm385 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source840 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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