Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! 5690 XGS vs Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 11identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 3,448 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6448 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS 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 mm more depth than the FRITZ! 5690 XGS (194 mm vs 191 mm). Only the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the Zyxel NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • SIM card slot
    • 5690 XGS:No
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 5690 XGS: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)
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 5690 XGS:1000 Mbit/s
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5690 XGS:5
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • Product type
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
  • Depth
    • 5690 XGS:191 mm
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:194 mm
  • Height
    • 5690 XGS:63 mm
    • NR5111 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:149 mm

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Comparison of 5690 XGS, NR5111
60 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneGPON, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs6448 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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 one5760 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1376 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneWireGuard, IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers52
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown 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 oneWPA2, WPA3Unknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersDesktop/pole routerTabletop router
Product colourWhiteWhite
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneFiber, LAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMediaTek
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers191 mm194 mm
HeightDiffers63 mm149 mm
WidthDiffers254 mm41 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source482 g
Packaging dataidentical
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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