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FRITZ!Box 6860 5G vs NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 8identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ!Box 6860 5G has 6 mm more width than the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router (111 mm vs 105 mm). The FRITZ!Box 6860 5G has 58 mm more depth than the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router (163 mm vs 105 mm). The FRITZ!Box 6860 5G has 9.5 mm more height than the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router (31 mm vs 21.5 mm). Data network: 3G, 4G, 5G on the FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router. 4G standard: LTE-A on the FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router.

  • Data network
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:3G, 4G, 5G
    • M6 Cellular network router:4G, 5G, LTE
  • 4G standard
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:LTE-A
    • M6 Cellular network router:LTE
  • Cables included
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:LAN (RJ-45)
    • M6 Cellular network router:USB Type-C
  • Power source type
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:PoE
    • M6 Cellular network router:Battery
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:111 mm
    • M6 Cellular network router:105 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:163 mm
    • M6 Cellular network router:105 mm
  • Height
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:31 mm
    • M6 Cellular network router:21.5 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, M6
67 specifications
Designidentical
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneWLAN, PowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3atUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsIPv6IPv6
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, 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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one600,2402 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network2 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, 4G, 5G4G, 5G, LTE
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA+, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardDiffersLTE-ALTE
4G bands supportedKnown for one1500,3500,3700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1500,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3800,1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SIM cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersIPSec, WPA2, WPA3, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)USB Type-C
Packaging contentKnown for oneFRITZ!Box 6860 5G v2 Edition International, 1 x router bracket for indoors, 1 x router bracket for outdoors (including mounting screw), 1 x PoE power adapter (PoE+, 26 W) including gigabit LAN uplink, 1 x power cable, 2 x 2.5 m LAN cable (UV-resistant), 5 x self-adhesive cable clip, 2 x adhesive padUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP54Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSDX62
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal & external
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS9
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersPoEBattery
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers111 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers163 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm21.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source252 g
Packaging dataidentical
User guideYesYes
Package widthKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one97 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one960 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for one1.3 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5040 mAh

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