Product comparison · 2 cellular network devices

Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi vs Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi (2 vs 1). The Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi has 25 mm more width than the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router (128 mm vs 103 mm). The Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router has 3 mm more depth than the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi (103 mm vs 100 mm). Device type: Cellular network modem/router on the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, Cellular network router on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router. Product colour: Grey on the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, White on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router.

  • Product colour
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:Grey
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:White
  • Data network
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:5G
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:4G, 5G
  • 4G standard
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:LTE
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:1
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:2
  • Power source type
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:USB
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:AC
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:-10 - 55 °C
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:-10 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:128 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm
  • Depth
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:100 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm

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Comparison of Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, FWA505
52 specifications
Design2 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network modem/routerCellular network router
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi frequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network2 differ
Data networkDiffers5G4G, 5G
4G standardDiffersLTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
Number of SIM cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS-9
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 55 °C-10 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers128 mm103 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm103 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm222 mm
WeightDiffers190 g1.15 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source252 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source171 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.45 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6460 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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