Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link ARCHER MR505(EU) vs TP-Link Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 20identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):1200 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):867 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • 3G standards
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, UMTS
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC-HSPA+, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):3
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Product colour
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):White
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • Antenna design
    • ARCHER MR505(EU):Internal
    • Archer MR202 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External

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Comparison of ARCHER MR505(EU), MR202
55 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1200 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
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
Static routeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz: 11a 54M: -77 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS0: -95.5 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -73 dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS0: -93 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -68 dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS0: -90 dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS9: -65 dBm 2.4 GHz: 11g 54M: -74.5 dBm 11n HT20 MCS0: -92 dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -73 dBm 11n HT40 MCS0: -89 dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -70 dBm
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsDiffersDC-HSPA+, HSPA+, UMTSDC-HSPA+, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,2100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA364-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDoS, SPI Firewall, IP & MAC Address Binding
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one157.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one57 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one212 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS

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