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FRITZ!Box 6860 5G vs Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ!Box 6860 5G (2 vs 1). The FRITZ!Box 6860 5G has 8 mm more width than the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router (111 mm vs 103 mm). The FRITZ!Box 6860 5G has 60 mm more depth than the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router (163 mm vs 103 mm). LED indicators: WLAN, Power on the FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, Yes on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router. Data network: 3G, 4G, 5G on the FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, 4G, 5G on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router.

  • LED indicators
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:WLAN, Power
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:Yes
  • Data network
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:3G, 4G, 5G
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:4G, 5G
  • 4G standard
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:LTE-A
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:1
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:2
  • Security algorithms
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:IPSec, WPA2, WPA3, WPS
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Power source type
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:PoE
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:AC
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:111 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:163 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Box 6860 5G, FWA505
62 specifications
Design1 differ
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersWLAN, PowerYes
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
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
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3atUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverYesYes
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA+, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardDiffersLTE-ALTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
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 cards11
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersIPSec, WPA2, WPA3, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
FirewallYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Performanceidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP54Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS-9
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersPoEAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers111 mm103 mm
DepthDiffers163 mm103 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm222 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.15 kg
Packaging data4 differ
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers177 mm252 mm
Package depthDiffers97 mm171 mm
Package heightDiffers240 mm110 mm
Package weightDiffers960 g2.45 kg
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

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