Product Comparison: Billion 8800NL R2 vs Billion 7800DXL


General Specifications
Brand
Billion
Billion
Model
8800NL R2
7800DXL
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The new BiPAC 8800NL R2 is the replacement model for the best-selling BiPAC 8800NL. With the same spec to the 8800NL under the hood, the new model has an improved casing that allows you to lie the router flat, or use the dedicated separate stand for upright positioning.
The Billion BiPAC 7800DXL is the latest addition to the best-selling Billion 7800N router family, a future-proof fibre ready Triple-WAN Dual-Band wireless modem router ideal for demanding home and SOHO users.
Key Specs
Wi-Fi Speed
300 Mbps
600 Mbps
Number Of LAN Ports
4
4
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Billion 8800NL R2 Wireless VDSL/ADSL2+ Modem Router
  • Made my speeds jump from a meagre 8/9 Mbs to 37/38 Mbs download, 2/3 to 9/10 upload on ethernet.
  • Top quality router. Good speed of this one.
  • Brilliant, does exactly what I expected. I like this speed, really fast.
  • Great WiFi coverage and speed that really make the most of your line.
  • Replaced my Vodafone router with this and saw an immediate improvement in speed.
Billion 7800DXL Triple WAN Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
  • The unit broadcasts both of these access points, so your devices can be connected to 5Ghz (if supported) for faster networking speeds, or 2.4Ghz.
  • This router has definitely speeded up my internet connection.
  • Best router I've owned. Good speed.
  • High speed connection from the first switch on.
  • It keeps a stable connection and provides good speeds.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black/White
Height
1.53 in.
1.69 in.
Width
7.29 in.
9.04 in.
Depth
4.97 in.
6.1 in.
Weight
1.79 lbs.
2.77 lbs.
Network
QoS Traffic Prioritization
Yes
Yes
Auto Speed Sensing
Yes
Yes
Number Of WAN Ports
1
1
Wireless Standard
Wireless - N
Wireless - N
Ethernet Standard
10/100
10/100/1000
Number of Antennas
2
2
Ethernet Switch
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Network"
Billion 8800NL R2 Wireless VDSL/ADSL2+ Modem Router
  • Used as a range extender in a local hall. Range is fine.
  • Works well with DSLstats. WiFi range at 2.4Ghz is good.
  • The Billion 8800NL works really well for me. Good range.
  • Excellent item, seems to work well. Range is great for me.
  • Much better WiFi range than the BT hub it replaced.
Billion 7800DXL Triple WAN Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
  • The range of the 5GHz fast wifi is much improved due to the external aerials which the BT home hub lacks.
  • Awesome WiFi range, rock solid ADSL connection.
  • The WiFi range is very good on this router.
  • The range is superb, the signal strength is superb.
  • The range of the 2Ghz frequency is very inferior to the BT smart hub.
Security
Data Encryption
Yes
Yes
Encryption Type
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Parental Controls
Yes
Yes
Security Features
NAT support, RIP-1, RIP-2, UPnP, DDNS, DMZ, DNS Relay, SPI Firewall
NAT support, RIP-1, RIP-2, DNS Relay, SPI, DoS attack prevention
What customers say about "Security"
Billion 8800NL R2 Wireless VDSL/ADSL2+ Modem Router
  • WiFi security set up with 32 bit p/w.
  • Highly configurable, good performance. Very secure.
  • Excellent DSL modem / router with good secure for expert users.
  • The wifi was good. Good functions and secure.
  • Easy to setup and works well. Very secure of this one.
Billion 7800DXL Triple WAN Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
  • This device gives you security and the user support to ensure it's configured properly.
  • It has the benefit of an in built Openvpn server so you can connect securely to your home network.
  • Guest accounts, time limits, choose who and when can connect, its own security, dual band, etc.
  • Rock solid, fast, easy to set up, secure. Good router.
  • Fast, rock solid VDSL connection and feature-packed. Very secure.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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Manufacturer
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