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NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) vs Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) has 540 mAh more battery capacity than the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router (5040 mAh vs 4500 mAh). Only the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) has Ethernet LAN. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200), Not available on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router. Data network: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200), 4G, 5G on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router. 4G standard: LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200), LTE on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router.

  • Ethernet LAN
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Yes
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:No
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Gigabit Ethernet
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:Not available
  • Data network
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:4G, 5G
  • 4G standard
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:LTE
  • Battery capacity
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):5040 mAh
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:4500 mAh
  • Cables included
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):USB Type-C
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:USB
  • Antenna type
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Internal & external
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:2x2

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Comparison of Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200), NR2301
42 specifications
Designidentical
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN features2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetNot available
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one600,1200 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network2 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, 4G, 5G, LTE4G, 5G
4G standardDiffersLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1900,2100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,900,1800,2100,2600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SIM cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3Unknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5040 mAh4500 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
Performance1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneSDX55Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeDiffersInternal & external2x2
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneTS9Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one21.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one240 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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