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NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router vs Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (2 vs 1). The NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router has 2 mm more width than the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router (105 mm vs 103 mm). The Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router has 93 mm more depth than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (103 mm vs 10 mm). Device type: Cellular network modem/router on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router, Cellular network router on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router. Product colour: Black on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router, White on the Zyxel FWA505 Cellular network router.

  • Product colour
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Black
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:White
  • Data network
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:5G
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:4G, 5G
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:1
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:2
  • Power source type
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Battery
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:AC
  • Width
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:105 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm
  • Depth
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:10 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:103 mm
  • Height
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:21.5 mm
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:222 mm
  • Weight
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:240 g
    • FWA505 Cellular network router:1.15 kg

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Comparison of M5, FWA505
41 specifications
Design2 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network modem/routerCellular network router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 data ratesKnown for one1000 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)
Mobile network1 differ
Data networkDiffers5G4G, 5G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-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
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
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
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-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
WidthDiffers105 mm103 mm
DepthDiffers10 mm103 mm
HeightDiffers21.5 mm222 mm
WeightDiffers240 g1.15 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers140 mm252 mm
Package depthDiffers146 mm171 mm
Package heightDiffers82 mm110 mm
Package weightDiffers616 g2.45 kg

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