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TP-Link TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet vs TP-Link Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 18identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:300 Mbit/s
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:150 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:4
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:1
  • LED indicators
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:LAN, WAN
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:Yes
  • Cables included
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:LAN (RJ-45), USB
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:0 - 40 °C
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:10 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:-40 - 70 °C
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:-40 - 80 °C
  • Frequency range
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:2.400 - 2.4835GHz
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TD-W8961NB wireless router Fast Ethernet:300 Mbit/s
    • Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router:150 Mbit/s

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Comparison of TD-W8961NB, TL-MR3020
85 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackYesYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP, SSL, SNMP v1/2c, SNMP, CWMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable router
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey, White
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, WANYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)LAN (RJ-45), USB
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one6 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 80 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 98SE, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source109 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81.5 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Other features2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeDiffers2.400 - 2.4835GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s150 Mbit/s
BandwidthKnown for one2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS, netWare, Unix, LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one174 x 120 x 28.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneMAC, IP, Packet, Application, URLUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one32 - 104 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
ThroughputKnown for onePPTP, L2TP, IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
xDSL connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL specificationKnown for oneITU-T G.992.1, 992.2, 994.1, 995.1, 992.3, 992.4Unknown — not stated by the source

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