Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Zyxel NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Zyxel X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 26identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • VPN support
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:IPSec/PPTP/L2TP
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:IPSec/L2TP/PPTP
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-30 - 70 °C
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-20 - 60 °C
  • Depth
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:111 mm
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:118 mm
  • Height
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:23 mm
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:32 mm
  • Width
    • NBG6503 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:159 mm
    • X650 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:180 mm

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Comparison of NBG6503, X650
69 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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 (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
VPN supportDiffersIPSec/PPTP/L2TPIPSec/L2TP/PPTP
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
DoS attack preventionYesYes
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
Authentication methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.1x RADIUS
FirewallKnown 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
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, WAN, WLANUnknown — 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
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity22
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCE, FCC, ICUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneCE-LVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers111 mm118 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm32 mm
WeightKnown for one230 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers159 mm180 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one272 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one194 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)5 GHz5 GHz
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingNoNo
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneIP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,430 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionNoNo
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP/MAC/URL
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 & 5
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A

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