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NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 vs Zyxel NR2101 Cellular network modem/router

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 7identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NR2101 Cellular network modem/router has 260 mAh more battery capacity than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 (5300 mAh vs 5040 mAh). The NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 has 17 g more weight than the Zyxel NR2101 Cellular network modem/router (252 g vs 235 g). Only the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 has USB port. Device type: Cellular network router on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6, Cellular network modem/router on the Zyxel NR2101 Cellular network modem/router. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6, 1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel NR2101 Cellular network modem/router.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Nighthawk M6:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • NR2101 Cellular network modem/router:1000 Mbit/s
  • Data network
    • Nighthawk M6:4G, 5G, LTE
    • NR2101 Cellular network modem/router:5G
  • USB port
    • Nighthawk M6:Yes
    • NR2101 Cellular network modem/router:No
  • Battery capacity
    • Nighthawk M6:5040 mAh
    • NR2101 Cellular network modem/router:5300 mAh
  • Weight
    • Nighthawk M6:252 g
    • NR2101 Cellular network modem/router:235 g

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Comparison of Nighthawk M6, NR2101
30 specifications
Design1 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network routerCellular network modem/router
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN features1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11ax
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
Mobile network1 differ
Data networkDiffers4G, 5G, LTE5G
4G standardLTELTE
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB portDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers5040 mAh5300 mAh
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternal & externalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneTS-9Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers252 g235 g
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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