These charts compares the basic features offered by each of the routers sold at 3Gstore. The routers are broken down into two categories: routers that have built-in WiFi (this is what most home and small office users are looking for: a way to share their connection between multiple computers/devices via WiFi or ethernet) and routers that have do NOT have WiFi (non-WiFi routers are often used to connect to an existing network or in applications where WiFi is never going to be needed). To view the full specs for any of the routers, click on the router name.
To see a list of devices that are supported by each router, view the compatibility charts. To read a more in-depth comparison of the routers, read our guide: Which Router is Best For Me?. To filter routers based on compatibility with your modem and the features you need, use our router advisor.
Routers with built-in WiFi |
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| USB Port(s) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
| ExpressCard Slot(s) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Embedded Modem(s) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
2 |
| LAN Port(s) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
43 |
43 |
4 |
4 |
| WAN Port(s) |
0/12 |
0/12 |
0/12 |
1 |
1/23 |
1/23 |
2 |
2 |
| WiFi B/G/N |
X |
X4 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| WiFi Range5 |
100-150' |
50-80' |
100-150' |
100-150' |
100-150' |
up to 750' |
400-500' |
400-500' |
| WiFi-as-WAN |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Dual SSIDs |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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| Port for External WiFi antenna |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
| Failover |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Failback |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Load Balancing |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
| IPSec, L2TP, & PPTP VPN Pass-Through Sessions |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Site to Site VPN |
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X |
X |
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| IP Pass-Through/Drop-in Mode |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
| Bonding/Aggregation6 |
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X6 |
X6 |
- The ARC MBR1400 series are MBR1400 routers that include a "modem cap" with an embedded Sprint or Verizon 3G or 4G modem
- These routers feature ONE ethernet port that can be configured either as LAN or WAN
- These routers feature one dedicated WAN port, and one of the 4 LAN ports can also be configured as a second WAN if desired
- The CTR35 does not have "true" WiFi N - the range is improved over wireless G, but is not equal to true wireless N range/speeds
- Actual "real world" WiFi range is variable depending on interference from other electronics and physical interference such as thick walls
- Aggregation/bonding requires the Max 700/HD2 and a Balance 210 or higher router; read more about SpeedFusion Bonding Technology
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Routers WITHOUT built-in WiFi |
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| USB Port(s) |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| ExpressCard Slot(s) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| LAN Port(s) |
1 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| WAN Port(s) |
0 |
0/11 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
13 |
| Failover |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Failback |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Load Balancing |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| IPSec, L2TP, & PPTP VPN Pass-Through Sessions |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Site to Site VPN |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| IP Pass-Through/Drop-in Mode |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- These routers feature ONE ethernet port that can be configured either as LAN or WAN
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