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.

 

Vodafone Gigacube CAT19 (Huawei B818-260) Router Review

To provide significantly faster speeds for users, Vodafone updates its GigaCube and it also comes from Huawei. The current version comes to CAT19 in the LTE network and thus achieves a maximum download of up to 1.6 Gbit/s. The predecessor Vodafone Gigacube B528 ran out of air at 300 Mbit/s. Those looking for maximum performance now have another alternative; the new Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 can provide much better surfing experience. The specific model of Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 is Huawei B818-260. Let’s have a review of what has changed with the GigaCube CAT19.

Features and Specifications of the Huawei B818-260
Manufacturer and type designation: Huawei B818-260 (Gigacube CAT19)
Chipset: HiSilicon Balong V7R65
LTE category: up to LTE CAT19
Download rate to: 1,600 Mbit/s
Upload rate to: 150 Mbit/s
Supported LTE bands: 700, 800, 900, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2600, 3500 MHz
Downward compatible to: GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, DC-HSDPA
Support from LTE-Advanced: Yes
MIMO support: yes, MIMO 3×3
Connection for external antenna: yes, 2x TS-9 connectors(Buy Vodafone Gigacbue Cat19 external antenna)
Network | LAN & WLAN
LAN ports: 2 x Gbit port
WLAN standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz)
5 GHz WiFi support: Yes
Encryption: WPS / WPA / WPA2
WLAN hotspot function: yes, up to 32 users
Others
Telephone no connection (VOIP only via SIP)
Telephone port No
WAN port Yes
IPv6 dual stack Yes
Battery pack: No
Dimension: 105 x 103 x 225 mm at 700 g
USB: Yes
Memory card expansion: No
Release: 03/18/2019
Price: 399.00USD
available at: »WWW.4GLTEMALL.COM
Information material
Test and experience report » Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 Test
Installation Guide: » Vodafone Gigacube Cat19 User manual

New SoC for more performance

One of the disadvantages of the old GigaCube router(Huawei B528) was that it was limited to 300 Mbit/s in download with LTE-CAT6. This has now been remedied with the new GigaCube CAT19 version. As the name suggests, the new Cube is in the 4G LTE CAT19 and thus achieves a maximum download of up to 1.6 Gbit/s. The new HiSilicon Balong V7R65 SoC (System on a Chip) is responsible for this. The new centerpiece also does a lot more in uploading. Here a clear jump was made from 50 to 150 Mbit/s.

 

Significantly gained weight

The new Cube is now more angular and looks much more modern. The color is still white and is a little reminiscent of the design artists from Apple. While the predecessor only managed 366 grams, the CAT19 version with 620g is almost twice as heavy but a lightweight. However, this should not interfere in daily operation, because it is not intended as a companion for a hiking tour. Furthermore, there is no battery, so you always have to rely on an outlet.

 

Technical Specs

If you want a wide range of connectivity, you will enjoy the new edition. Naturally, WiFi is on board and works at 2.4 and 5 GHz according to 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac. The MIMO capability (multi-antenna technology) has also been improved. So 3 × 3 is used instead of 2 × 2, which significantly increases data throughput. The Gigacube CAT19 also offers more wired options. One the back, there was only one Gigabit Ethernet port before, you now have access to two. The USB port, which is now new and allows the connection of external data carriers, is very pleasing. Last but not least, the new GigaCube also offers connection options for external antennas via two TS9 ports. Internally, however, four antennas are already in service, so that 4 × 4 MIMO via LTE is possible, as specified by CAT19.

 

 

A small downgrade was made on one point. While up to 64 simultaneous devices were previously possible, the number is now reduced to 32. However, this should not play a major role in daily use. It will rarely happen that such a number of devices should be operated. If so, the two Ethernet ports are a good alternative to connect another router. By the way, this additional technology also means a slightly higher power consumption.

 

 

Difference to the predecessor Huawei B528

The new Huawei 4G WiFi router from 2019 primarily offers a more modern LTE modem, which is also well equipped for future upgrades in the 4G network from Vodafone. The first generation Gigacube, on the other hand, is “only” designed up to 300 MBit. In addition, the CAT19 box already supports LTE at 700 MHz. Otherwise, the differences are rather small. Both offer WLAN up to 802.11ac and two TS9 sockets for external antennas. The GigaCube CAT19 also provides an additional gigabit LAN port. Our later test report shows whether the successor can get more out of it in practice.

 

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.

 

 

Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro Review

Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro with model number B535-232 has also been available in many coutries since early 2020. The device is a 4G wireless router of the middle class and available for just under 200USD without a contract. It’s design for indoor use with reliable performance for home networking. Below are the details specifications of Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro B535:

 

Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro Specs and Features
Manufacturer and Model Number Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro
Chipset: Balong chip
LTE category: LTE Cat7
Download rate to: 300 Mbit/s
Upload rate to: 100 Mbit/s
Supported LTE bands: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28
Backward compatible with 3G
Support from LTE-Advanced Yes
MIMO support: not specified
Connection for external antenna: yes, 2 SMA connectors(Buy Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro external antenna)
Network | LAN & WLAN
LAN ports: yes, 3 ports
WLAN standards: 802.11ac/a/n, 2 x 2 & 802.11b/g/n 2 x 2, MIMO
5 GHz WiFi support: Yes
Encryption: Yes
WLAN hotspot function: yes, up to 64 devices
Others
Battery pack: No
Dimension: 219 x 138 x 25.6 mm
USB: No
Memory card expansion: No
Release: Early 2020
Price: $ 199.00 (unlocked and without contract)
available at: www.4gltemall.com
Information material
User Guide: N/A
Datasheet N/A

 

  

Up to 300 Mbit/s download rate

The “Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro” contains the Huawei balong chip, an LTE CAT 7 modem. It supports downloads with up to 300 Mbit/s and uploads with a maximum of 100 Mbit/s. However, these are of course only theoretical values ​​and in practice are usually significantly lower depending on the network environment. The Huawei LTE Router supports almost all LTE frequencies represented in Asia and Europe. Bands B1, B3, B7, B8, B20 and B28 are specified by the manufacturer. Unfortunately there is no information about carrier aggregation combinations.

 

If no LTE network is available, the Huawei B535 Router alternatively switches to 3G/UMTS network. Here it is on the bands B1 and B8. Older standards such as GSM or 2G are not available as an alternative. Since the LTE network is already very well developed for most network operators worldwide, this should not be necessary either. The prerequisite is an inserted SIM card in micro format in the existing card slot.

No WiFi ax

To improve reception, the Huawei B535 WiFi router can be equipped with an external cellular antenna. Two connections are available for this. There is also a WAN/LAN port on the back as well as three additional Gigabit LAN connections. Various LEDs are lined up on the front to tell various connection status information, such as 4G, WLAN, LAN, signal strength and power.

 

Up to 64 devices can be connected wirelessly to the Huawei B535 4G Router 3 Pro via the B535’s WLAN network. The device transmits on the common frequencies 2.4 and 5 GHz, but does not support the new WLAN ax / Wifi 6. There are 802.11ac/a/n 2 x 2 and 802.11b/g/n 2 x 2 MIMO. The maximum wireless transmission rate via the dual-band WLAN antenna is 1,167 Mbit/s.

 

 

No integrated battery

In addition to the LTE router itself, the package content also includes the mandatory power supply unit and a stand to place the device. The power supply plug port is also on the back of the LTE router. The device does not offer an integrated battery, so there must always be an electrical outlet nearby.

 

The 219 x 138 x 25.6 mm large and approximately 325 g heavy LTE router, is primarily intended for home use. Installation is easy and takes place via the compatible Huawei SmartHome app. A multilingual quick start guide is also included for commissioning and clarifying questions. Among other things, support for password-free access to HiLink devices, changing WLAN names and much more is possible via HiLink Smart Home. Other features include SMS service, firewall, PIN protection, MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi encryption, VPN tunnel and VPN penetration, IP penetration, IPv6 and IPv6 / IPv4 dual stack, multi-APN, WeBUI, Administrator maintenance, HOTA and more. However, there is no telephone function.

 

 

Actually, similar to B535 4G Router 3 Pro, Huawei had presented many similar 4G LTE WiFi Router to the market, such as Huawei B612, Huawei B525 and Huawei E5186 etc… They had different appearance and design, but functions are very similar. They are good for home or office networking. If you are interested in Huawei 4G Router, you may select one from them.

OnePlus Nord – New 5G Middle-class Smartphone

As one of the competitive mobile phone manufacturers in China, OnePlus had new 5G phone OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro for high-end smartphones, which gained good reputation based on good performance and design. Recently, OnePlus presented a new 5G cell phone to the public and the model number is OnePlus Nord. The smartphone with 5G is targeted in the middle class, which is in cheaper price than the OnePlus 8.

Upscale equipment at an affordable price

The OnePlus Nord offers upscale features despite an affordable retail price. The chipset of OnePlus Nord is the Snapdragon 765G 5G from Qualcomm, ie the tuned Snapdragon 765. Thanks to the integrated 5G modem, this also works in the 5G network (n1, n3, n7, n28, n78). Depending on the version, the SoC is supported by 8 or 12 GB RAM. There are also 128 or 256 GB of storage space.

 

 

The display of the OnePlus Nord is 6.44 inches in size, uses AMOLED technology and has a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. The aspect ratio is 20: 9, the refresh rate at a high 90 Hz. This ensures a smoother scrolling, especially when scrolling. The battery of the device is 4,115 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the OnePlus 5G phone should charge 70 percent within 30 minutes, so that the phone is quickly ready for use again.

 

 

A total of six cameras

The manufacturer uses a quad camera with four lenses on the back of the OnePlus Nord. The main sensor used is the Sony IMX586 chip with a 48 MP sensor and an aperture of f/1.75. This also has optical and electronic image stabilization. There are also an 8 MP ultra wide angle, a 2 MP macro and a 5 MP depth sensor. There is also a dual selfie camera in the front. The main sensor has a resolution of 32 MP and supports 4K videos with up to 60 fps. There is also an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor with a field of view of 105 degrees.

 

 

 

The OnePlus Nord is available in the two colors Blue Marble and Gray Onyx. Official sales start on August 4th in the OnePlus online shop. But it is also available at Amazon and other shops and can be pre-ordered. The price for the small version with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage is 450USD. The large version with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage costs 600 USD.

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.