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NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 vs Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 has 540 mAh more battery capacity than the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router (5040 mAh vs 4500 mAh). Only the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 has Ethernet LAN. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6, Not available on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router. Data network: 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6, 4G, 5G on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router. Cables included: USB Type-C on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6, USB on the Zyxel NR2301 Cellular network router.

  • Ethernet LAN
    • Nighthawk M6:Yes
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:No
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Nighthawk M6:Gigabit Ethernet
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:Not available
  • Data network
    • Nighthawk M6:4G, 5G, LTE
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:4G, 5G
  • Battery capacity
    • Nighthawk M6:5040 mAh
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:4500 mAh
  • Cables included
    • Nighthawk M6:USB Type-C
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:USB
  • Antenna type
    • Nighthawk M6:Internal & external
    • NR2301 Cellular network router:2x2

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Comparison of Nighthawk M6, NR2301
32 specifications
Designidentical
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningPortablePortable
Built-in displayYesYes
Suitable for indoor useKnown 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")
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN features2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetNot available
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
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, LTE4G, 5G
4G standardLTELTE
Number of SIM cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers5040 mAh4500 mAh
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
Performance1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersInternal & external2x2
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneTS-9Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeBatteryBattery
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 one252 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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