Category: 5G Router

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Router Test

The 5G router Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 (model number: H122-373) is now available in many countries since 2020. The device can use all currently available cellular technologies and, at around 450USD without a contract, is significantly cheaper than the previous Huawei 5G CPE Pro.

 

Appearance

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is package in a simple box. In addition to the 5G WiFi router itself, it includes a power supply unit with a permanently connected power cable (output: 12V / 2A) and a short LAN cable. A printed, multilingual quick guide is also included, which is easy to understand thanks to some graphics.

At first glance, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 hardly differs from an ordinary 4G LTE router such as the Huawei B618 or Huawei B818. The Huawei 5G WiFi router is relatively compact and, thanks to the white plastic body in the cube design, quite inconspicuous. Only a large 5G logo on the top reveals that it is a top modern 5G router.

Weak point connections

On the back of the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 there are two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one of which can also be used as a WAN port. This is useful, for example, if you want to use an existing cable or DSL modem.

There is also a connection for the power supply unit and an RJ11 telephone connection on the back. Unfortunately, the telephone function may be deactivated in the software of the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 H122-373 offered in some countries.

The slot for the nano SIM card is located on the underside. This is protected by a rubber cover. Incidentally, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 can be used with any SIM card; there is no SIM lock for the router models.

 

A reset button and a power button are also located on the bottom. In addition to the SIM card slot, there is also a USB Type-C connection. The connections are certainly one of the biggest points of criticism of the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2. With the LAN connections, at least a connection with a higher performance than 1 GBit/s would have made sense, after all, the router can theoretically achieve data rates of up to 3.6 GBit/s in the 5G network. Even in practice, speeds of over 1 GBit/s are not uncommon.

 

In addition, many users will miss connections for an external antenna. It is true that the use of an external antenna in 5G operation only makes limited sense, as a large number of frequency ranges are often bundled and more than 2 × 2 MIMO is used. Unfortunately, there is also no USB port, for example to integrate storage media into the network.

LEDs and fans

On the front of the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 there are some LEDs that signal the operating status and the reception strength. So you can easily see in which network technology (4G or 5G) the router is working. There is also an optically subtle LED on the underside, which Huawei calls “Ambient Light”. However, this LED light strip does not apparently fulfill a special function;

Since the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 can apparently get relatively warm during operation, Huawei has installed an active fan. In the test, however, this was not audible even in longer 5G operation.

Test in the 5G network

A total of 11 different 5G frequency bands are supported by the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2, including the bands n1, n3, n7, n28 and n78, which are relevant for Europe and Asia. 4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28 and 32 are supported in LTE operation. This means that the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 has very good compatibility with current and future cellular networks.

 

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is currently one of only a few end devices that can use the 5G band n28 in conjunction with LTE band 20 as an anchor. Vodafone is expanding 5G band n28, especially in rural areas, as it enables very high ranges. This makes the router, which Vodafone markets as “Gigacube 5G”, ideal for 5G in rural areas.

In the test with a SIM card in the telecommunications network, the router ran smoothly on the frequency bands n1 and n78, of course always in NSA mode with an LTE cell as an anchor. In theory, however, the router can also use 5G SA as soon as a corresponding core network is available.

 

The speeds were very good both in 5G operation and in LTE operation. In the downlink, around 1 Gbit/s in the downlink and around 160 Mbit/s in the uplink were possible via 5G using band n78. When using band n1, up to 450 Mbit/s was achieved in the downlink. The latency times were pleasantly short, sometimes well below 15 milliseconds. In the LTE network, up to 450 Mbit/s in the downlink and up to 95 Mbit/s in the uplink were achieved.

The router could not be tested in the Vodafone 5G network due to the lack of a suitable 5G SIM card.

Very good WiFi connection

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports the new WiFi 6 standard and theoretically achieves up to 2402 Mbit/s in the frequency range around 5 GHz and up to 574 Mbit/s in the frequency range around 2.4 GHz. In practice, the data rates are usually significantly lower. As it turned out in the test, most WiFi 6 end devices can only use lower bandwidths, for example because instead of 4 × 4 MIMO only 2 × 2 MIMO antenna technology is used. Nevertheless, the router with WiFi 6 is significantly faster than older router models and with a current WiFi 6 device, data rates of around 1 Gbit/s can be achieved quickly, for example with the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Oneplus 8 Pro.

In addition to the speed, the WLAN range was also convincing in the test. A large apartment can be supplied without any problems, unless there are super thick walls between the devices. In theory, other WiFi routers can also be combined to form a mesh network via the Huawei HiLink Mesh service.

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 can supply up to 128 devices simultaneously with a WLAN connection. The WLAN network on 5 GHz is preferred by the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 by default, i.e. even if you explicitly connect to the 2.4 GHz network, the connection is established on 5 GHz, provided the end device supports this frequency range. The user benefits from significantly higher speeds, but can of course also deactivate the function in the web interface if necessary. 

Software and operation

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 can either be configured via the Huawei AI Life app (Android and iOS) or via the web interface (IP: 192.168.8.1). Both the app and the web interface are visually appealing and easy to use. All important functionalities are available, including, for example, the ability to call up statistics on the Internet connection or information on the connected devices.

Basically, a little more functions are available via the web interface than via the app. For example, there are functions such as bridge mode or the option of routing the Internet connection via a VPN. More common functions such as guest WiFi can also be configured via the app.

 

 

 

Overall, the range of functions is unfortunately relatively limited, especially professionals and network experts will certainly miss some functions. It starts, for example, with a simple time switch for the WLAN and goes through to manual technology or frequency band selection for the modem. None of this is possible with the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2.

 

 

Not even meaningful information about the currently used radio cell can be read out. Windows users can at least help themselves with the unofficial tool “LTE-Watch H”, which can read out more detailed information about the connection. 

 

 

Conclusion on the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2

The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 made a very good impression in the test. The device is very fast in both the 5G network and the LTE network and, thanks to WiFi 6, passes the internet connection on to connected end devices just as quickly. Operation is very easy thanks to the stylish app and clearly structured web interface.

The weak points are the connections (only Gigabit LAN, no connections for an external antenna) and the comparatively small range of functions of the software. If you can live with these points of criticism, you can get a very good 5G router for around 450USD.

ZTE MC801A 5G Indoor CPE Review

Following the first generation 5G router ZTE MC801, ZTE MC801A is a compact and powerful 2nd generation 5G router that lets you easily connect a high-speed connection to your devices wirelessly or with high-speed Ethernet connectors. ZTE MC801A is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 chipset, which has an adequate reserve of computing power and a special structural design and core parts help keeping power consumption low, allowing for stable operation. In addition, specially designed Chimney Venting provides supreme dissipate heat efficiency. Fan-less design brings quiet environment

 

ZTE MC801A supports both NSA and SA 5G networks and the router is compatible with 4G and 5G mainstream standards. The ZTE 5G CPE enables consumers to enjoy the advantages of ultra-fast 5G networks and rich 5G services and advantages, such as less congestion, reduced video buffering, continuous HD video streaming and more consistent connectivity.

 

And it supports the latest WiFi 6 standard, i.e…802.11ax on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. So users can fully enjoy the highest available data transmission rate for wireless connected devices. In this new ZTE 5G WiFi router, better antenna design supported by ZTE “Smart ANT” algorithm is adopted, which allows the 5G CPE to choose better signals independently.

 

ZTE MC801A CPE is easily configurable via a web browser from any computer. For advanced users, a wide range of network functions is provided, allowing for any configuration of the device for home and business applications. Users can also manage the router via ZTElink APP, which can be download through app market from Android & Ios.

Below are the details specifications of ZTE MC801A 5G Indoor CPE for reference:

 

  • Chipset: Qualcomm® 5G SDX55M
  • CPU: CPU (cores): Cortex A7 up to 1.4GHz
  • sub6G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n40/n78/n79
  • LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8
  • LTE TDD: B40
  • UMTS: B1/B2/B5/B8
  • 5G Speeds: DL 3.8 Gbit/s and UL 542 Mbit/s
  • 4G Speeds: DL 2.4 Gbit/s and UL 316 Mbit/s
  • Two connectors for external antenna
  • Wi-Fi/WLAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Support maximum up to 30 WiFi-enabled devices
  • SIM card: NANO-SIM
  • Size: 182 x 124 x 70mm
  • Weight: 632g
  • Power Supply: DC 12V / 1.5A
  • Interface: RJ45 Port x2, RJ11 VoLTE Port x1
  • What’s included:
    • ZTE MC801A CPE x 1
    • Power Adapter x 1
    • Quick Guide x 1
    • Ethernet Cable x1

Nokia Fastmile 5G Indoor Gateway Review and Features

Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway is a 5G WiFi router that allows you to use Telia’s 5G connection in your home. In this guide, we review the device’s introduction, features, commissioning, and solutions to problem situations.

 

Nokia Fastmile 5G router technical Specifications:

 

  • Processor: Qualcomm SDX50
  • Dimensions: 240 x 140 mm
  • Weight: 2.2 kg
  • Sim card: Nano-sim
  • Connections: USB-C 3.0, 1x Gb WAN, 3x Gb LAN ports
  • Wifi: 802.11 b / g / n 3×3 2.4 GHz and 802.11 ac 4×4 5HGz
  • 5G network standard: 5G NR, 3GPP Rel 15 5G NR NSA option 3X
  • Network frequencies: 5G: n78, 4G: B1, B3, B7, B28, B40 (2100, 1800, 2600, 700 and 2300Mhz)
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 45 ° C
  • Maximum power consumption: 41 W
  • Warranty: 24 months
  • Other: Advanced 11 dBi directional antenna technology with auto-orientation, LED indicators for the best 5G reception direction, compatibility with Nokia WiFi Beacon devices

 

 

Nokia Fastmile 5G Gateway Quick Start

 

  1. Place the Nokia Fastmile router in an open area near the window.
  2. Turn the router so that you can see the bottom ports and switches. Make sure the power cord is not connected to the device yet.
  3. Remove the sim card tray by gently pulling it to eject the card tray.
  4. Insert the nano-sized sim card into the card tray and insert the tray back into the device. (A.)
  5. Plug the power cord into the device and the plug end of the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. (B).
  6. Press the power (ON / OFF) button to turn on the device. (C).
  7. The LEDs on the top of the device turn on when the power is on. The device starts to retrieve the network connection.

 

  1. Insert the Sim card deck into the device.

  1. Connect the power cord to the device.

  1. Turn on the power.

 

 

The LEDs on the top of the device indicate the available network connection to the Nokia Fastmile.

 

 

  1. Middle LED light
  • Solid green: 4G / LTE connection is available with good signal
  • Solid amber: 4G / LTE connection is available with avoidant signal
  • Solid orange: 4G / LTE connection is available with weak signal
    1. 5G LED light
  • Solid green: A 5G connection is available with a good signal
  • Solid amber: A 5G connection is available with an avoidant signal
  • Solid red or orange: 5G connection is available with weak signal
    1. Directional LED lights
  • There are five LEDs around the center of the top that light up for about 25 seconds when the device turns on. The LED that stays on indicates the direction from which the strongest 5G signal is coming.
  • Please note that 5G coverage is currently only available in limited areas, but we are expanding the network at a rapid pace. You can check the coverage areas of the 5G network on our website.

 

The directional LED light allows you to place the device in the best position for 5G coverage. When the device is turned on for the first time, check in which direction the LED is lit. If there is a window in the direction of the light and you can connect the appliance to the mains, unplug the appliance and move it. Turn the device back on and check the light. You may need to do targeting more than once to find the best location.

 

 

 

Nokia Fastmile 5G Router Interfaces:

  1. Three LAN ports and one WAN port. You can connect your terminal, such as a computer, to the LAN port.
  2. USB-C port
  3. Sim card slot
  4. WPS button (To connect terminals to a wireless network using WPS, select WPS on the terminal as the connection method and press this button.)
  5. Power button
  6. Power cord port
  7. USB 3.0 port. An external memory source can be connected here if desired.
  8. Reset button. Pressing this for 10 seconds will reset the device to the factory settings.

 

 

 

 

Nokia Fastmile 5G Router Management Page

You can view and change device settings from the management page. The management page is logged in via the terminal’s web browser.

Note. The 5G network does not currently support the Opengate / Access Point service.

 

 

 

  1. Connect your terminal to the network of your Nokia FastMile router wirelessly or with a network cable.
  2. Once the terminal is connected to the Nokia 5G Router, you can log in to the management page with the terminal’s web browser. (If the direct link doesn’t work, type https://192.168.1.254 in the address bar.) The browser may not recognize the page as secure, so you’ll need to open the page with a separate option (Advanced, etc.) that varies by browser.
  3. On the page you will be the first to see information about the device and below is the login button “Login”.
  4. Press the Login button to open a login window where you enter the username and password for the management page.
  5. You can find this ID on the sticker on the bottom of your modem. You will find the username under “Username” and the password under “Password”. The default username and password are both “Admin”.

 

On the management page, you can change the wireless network name (SSID) and password by selecting “Network” from the menu on the left side of the page and then “Wireless (5 GHz)”. Changing your name and password will help you identify your wireless network more easily.

 

China Unicom 5G CPE VN007 Released

China United Network Communications, which is one of the three China’s mobile operators (MNO), launched a stationary wireless LAN router made by UNICOM VSENS COMMUNICATIONS in China. The 5G wireless router model number is China Unicom 5G CPE VN007. It is a stationary wireless LAN router that can use 5G services that comply with the NR method of the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G) provided by China United Network Communications.

 

 

The 5G CPE VN007 is equipped with the UNISOC’s first 5G multi-mode baseband chip of UNISOC V510 developed by China’s UNISOC TECHNOLOGIES. The communication method supports NR/LTE method. The NR system is a dual mode 5G that supports both stand-alone (SA) and non-stand-alone (NSA) configurations.

 

The frequency corresponds to the sub 6 GHz band, and the theoretical value of communication speed is 2.3 Gbps maximum for downlink and 1.15 Gbps maximum for uplink. In the SA configuration, VoNR (Voice over NR), which realizes a voice call by the NR method, can be used, and a voice call can be used by connecting a stationary phone.

 

UNISOC V510 enables its terminal products to work even in the harsh industrial environment due to its industrial standard design, which can be widely used in enterprise wireless network, campus network, 5G industrial Internet of Things, and other fields.

 

 

The SIM card supports eSIM in addition to the physical Micro SIM (3FF) size SIM card. It also supports wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz), which covers 360 degrees. It is developed through UNICOM VSENS COMMUNICATIONS, a wholly owned subsidiary of China United Network Communications, which is in charge of terminal related business, and manufactured by Guangzhou Tozed Kangwei Intelligent Technology of China.

 

 

There is only one color available for the China Unicom 5G CPE: white. The product has been available in China since July 15, 2020 through a dealer of China United Network Communications. The price of China Unicom VN007 5G CPE is 599.00USD. It is now available at www.4gltemall.com .

 

 

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Router Review

The first generation Huawei 5G Router – Huawei 5G CPE Pro was already available in the market for long time. Recently, Huawei provides the upgraded version huawei 5G CPE Pro 2(Model Number: H122-373). In some countries, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is introduced for the network provider’s product range, such as Vodafone Gigacube 5G. Then you may ask, what is upgraded in the new version of Huawei 5G WiFi Router? Below are the specifications of Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 for you reference:

Huawei 5G CPE PRO 2 Specs and Features
Manufacturer and Model Number Huawei CPE 5G Pro 2 (H122-373)
Supported radio standards 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
5G support Non standalone(NSA) & Stand alone(SA)
Built-in chipset Huawei Balong B5000
Maximum 5G data rate 2.6 Gbps; 200 Mbit/s upload
Supported 5G frequencies n38, n40, n41, n77, n78 and n79 (TDD)
n1, n3 and n28 (FDD)
Supported LTE frequencies b1, b3, b5, b7, b8, b20, b28, b32 and b34 (TDD)
as well as b38, b39, b40, b41, b42 and b43 (FDD)
External antenna can be connected NO
Network properties (LAN & WiFi)
Masters the WLAN standards Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO
Max. Wifi gross data rate unknown
Supports WiFi bands 2.4 and 5 GHz
Gigabit LAN yes, 2 ports
WAN port Yes
Telephone
Telephone function No
Others
IPv6 support and IPV6 dual stack Yes / Yes
Power consumption approx. unknown
USB ports available No
Dimension 94 x 94 x 178 mm
Further File download
Download manual (PDF) not yet available
Available at WWW.4GLTEMALL.COM

 

Smarter and Smaller than Huawei 5G CPE Pro

Comparing with the Huawei 5G CPE Pro, the 5G CPE Pro 2 has smaller dimensions but better specifications. They are both based on Balong 5000 chipset, but Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports WiFi 6 and provides double of peak download speeds than that of Huawei 5G CPE PRO. In addition, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports more 5G & 4G network frequency bands:

 

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports:

* 5G Band: n1/n3/n5/n/7/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79/n80/n84

* 4G Band: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43

 

Huawei 5G CPE Pro supports:

* 5G Band: n41/n77/n78/n79

* 4G Band: B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43

 

 

 

 

Latest WiFi 6 standard

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports latest WiFi 6 standard. The device thus transmits with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supports the two common frequencies 2.4 and 5 GHz and 2 × 2 MIMO. According to Huawei, the WiFi peak download speed can reach 2976 Mbps. The theoretical download peak speed can reach 2402Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz.

 

Like the predecessor Huawei 5G CPE Pro, two LAN ports (RJ45) with gigabit speed are available for wired connections. One of them is also a WAN port. There is also an RJ11 telephone connection on the back. And there is a USB port. However, the connectors for external antennas are missing in the Huawei 5G CPE router.

 

 

As a stationary router to use at home or in a office, there is no integrated battery in the 5G WiFi router. The Huawei 5G CPE PRO 2 is therefore dependent on a nearby socket to get continuous power supply. The dimensions of 94 x 94 x 178 mm cannot be distinguished optically from its predecessor. If you need a router with antenna connector, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro now is in good price. If you need better performance in a good signal area, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is good to consider.

 

 

Zyxel Released New 5G Indoor and Outdoor Routers

The network specialist Zyxel released three new 5G routers for indoor and outdoor use. The model NR5101 is designed as a classic indoor 5G router, the model NR7101 is intended for outdoor use and the Zyxel N2101 is a 5G Pocket WiFi router. All the devices are compatible with several 5G frequency bands and also support 4G/LTE networks as fallback.

Zyxel NR5101 indoor 5G router

If you are looking for a 5G router for stationary use in the building, you should take a closer look at the NR5101 from Zyxel. The device offers support for all important 5G frequency bands and can also use LTE in the gigabit range. In 5G operation, data rates of up to 2.34 GBit/s can be achieved in the download, up to 1.2 GBit/s are possible in the uplink.

The Zyxel NR5101 has two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connections and 6 integrated antennas for mobile radio. WLAN is of course also supported; users can use the latest WiFi 6 standard with up to 1.8 GBit/s. Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR5101 5G router:

* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks

* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode

* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps

* DL 4×4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE

* Built-in 6 high-efficiency 4G/5G antennas

* WiFi 6, AX1800 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band concurrent

* Two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

* Bridge and router modes, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack

* Remote management through TR-069 and SSH

* Micro/3FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved

 

Zyxel NR7101 outdoor 5G router

Like the competitor model Huawei 5G CPE Win, Zyxel NR7101 router is equipped with an outdoor unit, which has IP67 protection against water. If no reception is possible in the house, the Zyxel NR7101 can be installed outdoors and thus ensure reliable Internet access even in poorly connected regions. The outdoor router can reach speeds of up to 2.3 Gbps over 5G. The 5G bands n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28 in the FDD mode and the bands n41, n77, n78 and n79 in the TDD mode are supported.

The NR7101 router also supports LTE and 3G. In LTE mode, even 5CA is supported in the downlink and 2CA in the uplink, and the device can also use 4 × 4 MIMO. Details can be found

The Zyxel 5G router only offers a WLAN function for administration, which also makes sense in view of the outdoor installation. The signal is transported via RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, so that a separate WLAN router can then be installed in the building. Power is also supplied via RJ45 Ethernet (Power over Ethernet, PoE). Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR7101 5G router:

* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks

* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode

* Support 5G frequency bands：n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79

* Support 4G frequency bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48

* Support 3G frequency bands: B1/2/3/5/8
* DL CA:
– DL 2xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 3xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 4xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 5xCA: intra-band and inter-band within 4 bands

* UL CA: UL 2xCA: intra-band contiguous

* DL 4×4 MIMO: B1/3/7/38/40/41/42/43

* DL 256-QAM: Yes

* UL 64-QAM: Yes

* MIMO (UL/DL): 1×4

* WiFi AP: 802.11ax 2×2

* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps

* DL 4×4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE

* Built-in 6 high-gain 4G/5G antennas of up to 9 dBi per element

* Standard 802.3af Gigabit PoE LAN port

* Hardened IP67-certified enclosure with industrial-grade components

* Micro/3FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved

* Bridge and router modes, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack

* Remote management through TR-069 and SSH

Zyxel NR2101 5G mobile WiFi router

Besides the NR7101 and NR5101 Router, Zyxel also presented a 5G mobile WiFi router and the model is NR2101. It also supports the latest 5G technology, supporting many 5G frequency bands with 4G LTE networks backward compatible. NR2101 5G Router supports WiFi 6 with dual-band WLAN.

As a 5G pocket WiFi router, the Zyxel NR2101 has a removable battery of 5300mAh, which can provide working time up to 10 hours. In addition, one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port is available in this device, which is missing in the competitor model Huawei 5G mobile WiFi. Below are the general Specifications of Zyxel NR7101 5G router:

* FWA solutions for 4G & 5G mobile networks

* Supports 5G Non-Standalone & Standalone mode

* Support 5G frequency bands：n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79

* Support 4G frequency bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48

* Support 3G frequency bands: B1/2/3/5/8
* DL CA:
– DL 2xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 3xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 4xCA: intra-band and inter-band
– DL 5xCA: intra-band and inter-band within 4 bands

* UL CA: UL 2xCA: intra-band contiguous

* DL 4×4 MIMO: B1/3/7/38/40/41/42/43

* DL 256-QAM: Yes

* UL 64-QAM: Yes

* MIMO (UL/DL): 1×4

* WiFi AP: 802.11ax 2×2

* 5G DL 2.34 Gbps UL 1.2 Gbps

* DL 4×4 MIMO, 5G NR and LTE

* Built-in 6 high-efficiency 4G/5G antennas

* WiFi 6, AX1800 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band concurrent

* One RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

* Power: USB 5V

* 5300 mAh removable battery provides up to 10 hours working time

* 2.4” touch screen

* Nano/4FF SIM card slot with eUICC/eSIM reserved

 

Availability Time and Price

It is not yet clear when the three new Zyxel 5G routers will be available in the market. And we also don’t know the Zyxel 5G router prices. We will update the info once there is news here.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Available to Buy

As the upgraded successor to Huawei 5G CPE Pro, the new and more powerful 5G Router Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is available recently in the markets. The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 comes with the model number H122-373, which was introduced in early 2020 and now is for sale in China and some European countries.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 Specifications

 

Like the predecessor, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is SIM unlocked for global use. Alternatively, the 5G router can also be purchased together with a contract or with a contract extension. The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is a high-quality and very well-equipped 5G router for stationary use. The chipset of the Huawei 5G router is the Huawei Balong 5000 chipset, combined with the Huawei Gigahome WLAN chipset. A special feature in comparison with other router models is the integrated active fan, and according to Huawei sayings, this should work very quietly.

 

Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports various 5G NR frequency bands including bands n1/n3/n5/n/7/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79. According to Huawei, the theoretical maximum data rates of up to 3.6 GBit/s in download and 250 MBit/s in upload over 5G. When working on 4G LTE networks, 1.6 GBit/s can still be reached in the downlink and 150 MBit/s in the uplink. In addition, the 5G router even supports the 5G standalone standard.

 

The WiFi module in the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 supports the latest WiFi 6 standard and can therefore easily forward the high mobile speeds to modern end devices. In theory, up to 2.4 Gbit/s are possible in the 5 GHz band and up to almost 600 Mbit/s in the 2.4 GHz band. The router can connect up to 128 devices at the same time. Since the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 also supports WiFi mesh with “HiLink Mesh”, the WiFi network can be expanded accordingly if required.

 

Like the Huawei 5G CPE Pro, Huawei has also installed two RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connections, one of which also works as a WAN port if required, i.e. here you can connect the router to a DSL modem, for example. A PDF data sheet with the complete technical data of the Huawei H122-373 5G CPE Pro 2 is available for download from 4gltemall.com .

 

Here now, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 is available to buy but price is a little bit higher than the Huawei 5G CPE PRO. If you can’t wait to enjoy amazing 5G surfing speed, Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 will be a good option for you. Here you can click the link to buy this new 5G router: https://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-5g-cpe-pro-2.html

OPPO 5G CPE Omni Released

The OPPO Mobile Telecommunications from China’s Guangdong has announced a new NR/LTE terminal “OPPO 5G CPE Omni“. It is a stationary wireless LAN router called the customer premises equipment (CPE) that supports the NR method of the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G).

This is the first 5G CPE for Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications. The CPU is equipped with Arm Cortex-A53 and the operating frequency is 2.2GHz. The communication modem is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System. There are two color variations, Classic White and Mystic Blue.

 

 

The new 5G CPE device offering speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps. The Oppo 5G CPE Omni supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands as well as 5G connections via the company’s “O-Motion 360-degree” antenna solution. The 5G millimeter wave antenna can rotate +/-180 degrees and achieve loss-free and anti-locking during operations, said Oppo, adding that it also supports 2X MIMO and is backed by the “O-Reserve” 4X MIMO antenna in the sub-6GHz frequency.

 

As the most advanced 5G CPE device in the industry, the OPPO 5G CPE Omni not only supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands, but also offers users an amazing 5G connection experience powered by the firm’s proprietary O-Motion 360° 5G antenna solution.

 

Users expect high speed, stable connectivity and blind angle free signal reception from CPE products. As the most advanced 5G CPE device in the industry, the OPPO 5G CPE Omni not only supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz dual network frequency bands, but also offers users an amazing 5G connection experience powered by the firm’s proprietary O-Motion 360° 5G antenna solution.

In terms of connectivity, OPPO 5G CPE Omni supports the most advanced Wi-Fi 6 protocols and can connect up to 1,024 devices simultaneously thanks to the integration of the Qualcomm IPQ8074A Wi-Fi chip. In the 5GHz channel, it supports up to 80MHz 8×8 MIMO. In the Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) mode, the theoretical peak transmission rate between Omni and other devices can reach up to 6Gbps. Omni also supports Mesh Network, Bluetooth low energy protocol (BLE 4.1) and ZigBee 3.0, enabling the expansion into multiple business scenarios in the future.

 

Omni is also the world’s first 5G CPE to support the MPTCP (MultiPath TCP) protocol. When the 5G cellular network and wired network are working concurrently and one of them fails, the MPTCP protocol algorithm will transfer the device from the failed network to the other function, ensuring seamless network switching and avoidance of data transmission interruption due to intermittent network failures. In addition, due to the use of the MPTCP protocol algorithm, Omni also supports dual frequency Wi-Fi rate overlapping of 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels, providing a higher and more stable Wi-Fi experience for devices.

 

 

The OPPO 5G CPE Omni launch is set to accelerate the rollout of the 5G network globally, offering users an unprecedented 5G experience. Oppo didn’t reveal any availability or price details for this new 5G CPE, but we suppose it will be available in coming two months.

OPPO 5G CPE T1 Review

5G networks are becoming more and more popular worldwide. And more and more users enjoy 5G network through the 5G terminals. The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer OPPO recently released a new 5G wireless router named OPPO 5G CPE T1, which can transfer 5G network to WiFi network via only one 5G SIM card.

 

OPPO 5G CPE T1 Appearance

The appearance of OPPO 5G CPE T1 looks very similar to the predecessor Huawei 5G CPE Pro, which was already available last year and is now used in many countries. They are both in white color and simple design. The top of OPPO 5G CPE is made of acrylic material and is transparent, which makes the 5G wireless router look cool.

 

On the back, there are two LAN ports and one port for LAN/WAN. Above the LAN/WAN ports, there is a USB 2.0 port. The WPS and power buttons are above the USB port with the two TS-9 connectors for an external 5G antenna. The power plug port is below the LAN ports. The LAN/WAN ports provide wired connection if your devices don’t support WiFi.

Like the Huawei B818 4G Router, the SIM card slot of OPPO 5G CPE T1 is at the bottom with the reset hole. The SIM card slot is for NANO SIM. Beside the SIM card slot, there is a label indicating model number, power consumption, web IP address, web log in name and password, SSID for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and WiFi password.

 

OPPO 5G CPE T1 Specifications

Based on Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 chipset, OPPO 5G CPE T1 supports 5G SA/NSA dual modes, and can achieve download speeds up to 4.1Gbps. The OPPO T1 5G CPE covers many popular 5G network frequency bands.

 

In addition, OPPO 5G CPE T1 supports WiFi-6 and so provides much better wireless performance than predecessor WiFi 5 routers. The OPPO 5G Router can use O-reserve to optimize so as to get the best signal through 5G antenna. For heat radiation, the OPPO 5G CPE T1 adopts chimney design. At the top and bottom of the OPPO 5G CPE T1, there are ports for heat radiation.

OPPO 5G CPE T1 Management

Like many other 5G CPEs, the OPPO 5G T1 CPE can be managed via OPPO Smarthome APP or web interface. The APP can simplify the settings and adjustments. It’s very easy to bind the 5G device with the APP and control the CPE. In the APP, users can detect the 5G signal, which can guide users to select the best position to locate the 5G CPE in a house.

 

The OPPO 5G CPE T1 is now available in China. Whether it will be available in other markets, it’s unknown yet. If you are interested in this new 5G CPE, you may follow us for future test.

 

Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 is a new 5G flagship mobile pocket WiFi router which was announced at the January 2020 CES trade show. As the successor to the 4G mobile router Netgear Nighthawk MR1100, Netgear Nighthawk MR5200 looks similar to the Nighthawk M1, but it has much difference and the specs configuration has much improvement. The Nighthawk MR5200 is likely destined to be AT&T’s 5G mobile hotspot, but it’s not the first one. The first one is the Netgear Nighthawk M5 Fusion MR5000.

Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 Appearance

Like the Nighthawk MR5000, the Netgear 5G Router features a touch screen interface, gigabit ethernet port, USB-C for charging and tethering, and it appears to have antenna ports as well. From the 2.4″ color LCD touch screen, users can conveniently monitor data usage, see WiFi name/password, mobile signal strength, and manage device and network settings. Time, date, data usage and important status information are displayed on the lock screen.

 

Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 Specifications

Netgear Nighthawk M5 MR5200 is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55, a second generation 5G modem chipset, supporting all versions of 5G, including both millimeter-wave and sub-6 networks, it also supports Wi-Fi 6 for devices that are connected to it.

 

Simply connect your Nighthawk M5 Mobile Router to your existing home router to deliver 5G speeds throughout your home. The router supports the latest 5G Technology: 5GNR Sub 6 GHz (NSA). It also supports LTE CAT.22, LTE Advanced, 4×4 MIMO, 256QAM.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 will also support dynamic spectrum sharing – allowing 4G and 5G technologies to co-exists on the same frequency bands, allowing for a faster rollout of 5G coverage nationwide. And when there is no 5G coverage to be found – the M5 will support the latest Cat-22 LTE technology, theoretically capable of well over gigabit speeds in fully developed LTE areas. The M5 also has other benefits of 5G, including up to 10x lower latency compared with 4G, and much better spectrum efficiency.

 

Netgear is claiming the 5G mobile router will have enough horsepower to enable peak theoretical 5G downlink speeds of “Close to 4Gbps” – though it will undoubtedly take a long time for cellular networks to evolve to support this level of performance.

 

 

 

 

Netgear Nighthawk MR5200 WiFi 6 Technology

The other exciting new feature included in the Nighthawk M5 is support for Wi-Fi 6, the next evolution of the Wi-Fi standard more technically known as 802.11ax. Wi-Fi 6 hotspots and routers will remain backwards compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4 clients too – and the Nighthawk M5 supports simultaneous use of both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi spectrum with as many as 32 client devices connected at once. With increased capacity, you get faster speeds for high-end video streaming on your smartphones, tablets, and computers.

 

Netgear Nighthawk MR5200 Battery

For the power source, the M5 uses a USB-C port for charging and a removable rechargeable battery. Netgear says the mobile router has a long battery life, but can also work when plugged in, with the battery removed. The Netgear Nighthawk M5 mobile router features a long lasting battery for all day usage. You also have the option of plugging into a power outlet at home for a 24/7 operation with battery removed.

 

 

Netgear Nighthawk MR5200 Price and Availability

The Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router is available in the second half of this year. The price of M5 MR5200 is not yet known but once it’s available, we will update it.