Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 600 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3600 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5 vs 2). The Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 3,584 MB more internal memory than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4096 MB vs 512 MB). Only the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Only the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has USB port.

  • SIM card slot
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3600 Mbit/s
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • USB port
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Product colour
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White

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Comparison of RT-BE55, NR5111
77 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one2882 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers52
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, LAN, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB4096 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB1024 MB
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMediaTek
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers193 mm194 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm149 mm
WeightDiffers446 g482 g
WidthDiffers238 mm41 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one104 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500 MHz
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSub6 FDD, Sub6 SA/NSA, Sub6 TDD
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
4G data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1560 Mbit/s
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM

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