Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Zyxel 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz) vs Zyxel NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 22identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • SIM card slot
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Yes
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Wi-Fi band
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Single-band (2.4 GHz)
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):300 Mbit/s
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Fast Ethernet
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):10,100 Mbit/s
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • 3G
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Yes
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • 4G
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):Yes
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 7009 wireless router Fast Ethernet Single-band (2.4 GHz):4
    • NBG6617 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5

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Comparison of 7009, NBG6617
78 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotDiffersYesNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network2 differ
3GDiffersYesNo
4GDiffersYesNo
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-AESWPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP/L2TP/IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, FTP, SIP, H.323, RTSP, IRC, SNMP
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WLANLAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity22
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one2 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE LVD
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs12 W20 W
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers120 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm29.2 mm
WeightDiffers350 g329.2 g
WidthDiffers186 mm170 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers271 mm264 mm
Package depthDiffers192 mm191 mm
Package heightDiffers113 mm57 mm
Package weightDiffers778 g736.6 g

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