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D-Link DIR-865L vs Asus RT-AC66U: 33 facts in comparison
1. WiFi speed
A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabytes per second.
1350MB/s
Asus GX1008B V5: 2000MB/s
1750MB/s
2. external antennas
More antennas result in increased signal strength. External antennas can be repositioned in order to improve the signal, and replaced with a longer antenna if needed.
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ASUS RT-AC68U: 3
3
3. Has automatic IP
Automatic IP allows a local area network (LAN) computer to give itself a unique IP address when Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is unavailable to do so.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
37% have it
4. Has dual-band technology
Dual-band devices can transmit data quickly on the newest 5GHz band, using recent standards (eg. 802.11n, 802.11ac). They can also use the older 2.4GHz band if needed.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
40% have it
5. Has a built-in network firewall
A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
96% have it
6. Has port filtering
Port filtering is a type of access control where access to certain Internet service are assigned to users using port numbers. This can increase security as well as restricting Internet usage.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
27% have it
7. Is DLNA certified
All DLNA certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
34% have it
8. Has a Network Services Filter
A Network Services Filter blocks the LAN - WAN packet exchanges and can prevent devices from using specific networks.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
11% have it
9. IPv6 enabled
IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
50% have it
10. Has dynamic routing
Dynamic routing is useful if you need to configure several routers, as they can automatically find network destinations and best routes, as well as sharing information between routers. They can reroute automatically if there is a fault somewhere.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
55% have it
11. Has QoS
With (QoS) Quality of Service, you can optimise performance by deciding which traffic to prioritise when a bottleneck occurs. You can decide which traffic is important based on things like IP address and type of Internet service.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
87% have it
12. Has a static IP address
Static IP addresses remain consistent on each connection. This means the IP address can be used to allow remote access/configuration. Most home devices have a dynamic IP address, whereas larger companies usually use a static IP address.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
74% have it
13. Has a URL filter
URL filters are particularly useful if you want to allow different web access depending on the time of day, for instance allowing employees to use personal email outside of working hours.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
55% have it
14. USB ports
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
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15. Has DoS protection
DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
43% have it
16. Network Time Protocol enabled
With Network Time Protocol (NTP) you can ensure that devices across a network display the exact same time and date, using UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
40% have it
17. Has IPsec Passthrough
You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
76% have it
18. Has PPTP Passthrough
You can enable PPTP (Point-to-point tunneling protocol) Passthrough. This allows VPN connections using PPTP to pass through the router with ease. This method is less secure than L2TP passthrough.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
84% have it
19. Has PPTP server
Allows you to connect securely from a remote location (such as your home) to a LAN (Local Area Network) located in another location such as your office, using PPTP (Point-to-point tunneling protocol).
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
10% have it
20. Has WPA2 Enterprise
This is a router feature that is designed to authenticate individual users to an external server using a username and password. It is more secure and complex than WPA.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
18% have it
21. Has SPI intrusion protection
All incoming traffic will be blocked except for those types selected in the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) section. This helps to protect your network from unwanted traffic.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
84% have it
22. Has L2TP Passthrough
You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the Internet.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
79% have it
23. Has Universal Plug n Play
Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols that permits networked devices, such as PCs, printers, Internet gateways, Wi-Fi access points and mobile devices to find each other and exchange information on the network.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
87% have it
24. LAN ports
With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.
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Asus GX1008B V4: 8
4
25. Has MAC address filtering
This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.
D-Link DIR-865L
Asus RT-AC66U
89% have it
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