Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer D2 vs TP-Link Archer D9

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 30identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Archer D2:3
    • Archer D9:4
  • Product colour
    • Archer D2:Black
    • Archer D9:White
  • Depth
    • Archer D2:160 mm
    • Archer D9:86 mm
  • Height
    • Archer D2:37 mm
    • Archer D9:168.5 mm
  • Width
    • Archer D2:229 mm
    • Archer D9:221 mm
  • Bandwidth (first)
    • Archer D2:2.4 GHz
    • Archer D9:5 GHz
  • Bandwidth (second)
    • Archer D2:5 GHz
    • Archer D9:2.4 GHz
  • Input current
    • Archer D2:1.5 A
    • Archer D9:3 A

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Comparison of Archer D2, Archer D9
69 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
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)Known for one433 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 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
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneTabletop routerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one9 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantity33
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output voltage12 V12 V
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, DC
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 requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers160 mm86 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm168.5 mm
WidthDiffers229 mm221 mm
Other features5 differ
Bandwidth (first)Differs2.4 GHz5 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Differs5 GHz2.4 GHz
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1.5 A3 A
Rack mountingNoNo
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,433 Mbit/s600,1300 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionYesYes
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless MAC
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RCM, RoHS

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