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TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router vs Zyxel NR7101 Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NR7101 Cellular network router has 100 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router (300 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NR7101 Cellular network router has 120 mm more width than the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router (255 mm vs 135 mm). The Zyxel NR7101 Cellular network router has 182.3 mm more depth than the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router (256 mm vs 73.7 mm). Only the Zyxel NR7101 Cellular network router has Ethernet LAN. Only the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router has USB port.

  • Product colour
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:Black
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:White
  • Ethernet LAN
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:No
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:200 Mbit/s
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:300 Mbit/s
  • 4G standard
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • USB port
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:Yes
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:No
  • Security algorithms
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:SSH
  • Cables included
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:USB Type-C
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:LAN (RJ-45)
  • Power source type
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:Battery
    • NR7101 Cellular network router:PoE

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Comparison of M8550(EU), NR7101
58 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWall mounting
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN features1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers200 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Mobile network1 differ
4G standardDiffersTD-LTE & FDD-LTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
Number of SIM cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA, HSPA+, WCDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one900 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB portDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), Nano Memory (NM)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKSSH
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown 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
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVirtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, WEEE, RoHS, HSF
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPN, PIN/PUK, MQTT
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 dBi
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryPoE
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 W
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers135 mm255 mm
DepthDiffers73.7 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers20.5 mm58 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.14 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.82 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4680 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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