Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Zyxel 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White vs Zyxel NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 16identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:Gigabit Ethernet
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Product colour
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:White
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
  • LED indicators
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:Yes
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
  • Antenna design
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:Internal
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 2812HNU-F3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet White:20 - 85%
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 90%

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Comparison of 2812HNU-F3, NBG6503
69 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSec/PPTP/L2TP
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1QUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantity22
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one2 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, IC
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE-LVD
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Power supplyKnown for one24 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 85%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers169 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers78 mm23 mm
WeightDiffers510 g230 g
WidthDiffers224 mm159 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers273 mm272 mm
Package depthDiffers193 mm194 mm
Package heightDiffers92 mm60 mm
Package weightDiffers1.04 kg500 g
Other features2 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5 GHz
Rack mountingNoNo
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s300,430 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionDiffersYesNo
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
VDSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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