Rating of the TOP-12 ZyXEL Wi-Fi routers: an overview and characteristics of the best models of 2022

router, also known as a router, is a small an installation to which an Internet cable is connected in order to “distribute” the Internet to other devices, but without wires.

In other words, this is a device that provides wireless connection of several gadgets to one Network.

One of the most popular and reliable router companies is the Taiwanese brand ZyXEL.

The manufacturer was among the first to start producing Internet modems, and now ZyXEL routers are successfully sold all over the world.

Features of ZyXEL routers

ZyXEL has a rather long history, so production of the company, generally, reliable, high quality and soundly assembled.

However, brand routers have their advantages and a number of disadvantages.

• excellent quality of the materials used and assembly on the conscience;
• availability of budget, middle and premium segment models aimed at different audiences;
• laconic design, thanks to which the router is perfect for the interior of a bright children's room, and for the arrangement of the office;
• powerful antennas with good gain;
• good power supplies with protection against overheating;
• convenient open source software;
• automatic distribution of the settings of most Russian Internet providers, thanks to which the preparation of the router for work is carried out in a couple of minutes.

Overview of ZyXEL routers

This article provides a detailed description and overview of the top models of ZyXEL routers, making it easy to make the right choice.

With the ability to connect a SIM card for Internet distribution

ZYXEL LTE3202-M430

Stylish, compact, easy to set up device with support for 3G, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi-band 2.4 GHz.

ZYXEL LTE3202-M430 desktop unit with nice appearance and good signal quality is suitable for home and office.

It is easy to operate, equipped with status indicators on the top surface and provides high speed communication.

All connectors and outputs are located at the back, so the model looks neat and concise.

The device has 4 internal antennas in its design and provides wireless Internet speeds up to 300 Mbps.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of internal antennas: 4;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

ZYXEL LTE3302-M432

A spectacular router with support for all popular wireless connections, two LAN ports and the ability to work in bridge mode.

Model ZYXEL LTE3302-M432 supports 3G and 4G LTE connections and allows you to transfer data at speeds up to 150/50 Mbps (DL/UL).

The router easily adapts to any device, provides broadband wireless network connectivity and seamless switching between networks.

The design is equipped with a USB port, through which you can use the router away from the mains when connected to an external battery.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 2;
• number of internal antennas: 4;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

ZYXEL LTE3301-M209

Web device with good communication range, bridge mode and 2 external detachable antennas.

Reliable and compact router ZYXEL LTE3301-M209 with support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks and a mini-SIM tray is designed to provide uninterrupted Internet connection in a small office or at home.

The model is equipped with a web interface, supports network bridge mode and supports Dynamic DNS.

The device has 2 internal and 2 external antennas.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of internal antennas: 2;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

Models with the ability to connect an external 4G LTE modem via USB

ZYXEL USG60W

A powerful installation for organizing network space in the office with a large number of settings, wide functionality and support for Power over Ethernet.

Router ZYXEL USG60W with a metal case and the ability to install on a flat surface, in a niche or fix on the wall.

It is equipped with a good cooling system, 6 network ports, 2 USB connectors and a reset button.

The device supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

The device has a variety of protection technologies against various threats, simple operation, convenient location of connectors and high performance.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of internal antennas: 4;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

ZYXEL USG20W-VPN

Firewall for building VPN channels with 2 GB of RAM, metal case and data exchange rate up to 1300 Mbps.

The ZYXEL USG20W-VPN device is designed to create a wireless network in the office.

It perfectly withstands heavy loads, including suitable for watching HD-video and downloading any files.

The model supports dual-band Wi-Fi with a frequency of 2.4 and 5 GHz, is equipped with a WEB management interface, 3 external antennas and a separate SFP interface.

Specifications:

• Max.speed: 1300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of external antennas: 3;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

ZYXEL VMG3925-B10C

Dual band router with web interface, file server and ADSL connectivity.

The VDSL router is designed for fast and uninterrupted Internet access using an Ethernet cable, an external 4G modem or ADSL technology.

The design of the model has 5 internal antennas and 4 LAN ports, there is also a Type A USB connector and IPv6 support.

The router has a nice appearance, small dimensions and allows you to transfer data at a distance of up to 1.5 km at a speed of up to 100 Mbps.

The model operates at ambient temperatures up to 40 degrees.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 1300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of internal antennas: 5;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

Models up to 100 Mbps

ZYXEL NBG6604

A budget device with the ability to create a wireless and wired Internet connection, good data transfer speed and stable operation.

The ideal home router with compact dimensions and a high level of practicality.

The model supports high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11ac and has 4 Ethernet network ports, designed for indoor use and can be attached to the wall.

The device can be used as a router and as an access point.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 1167 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of external antennas: 4;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

ZYXEL AMG1302-T11C

Compact router supporting Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n standards and capable of distributing Wi-Fi up to 300 Mbps.

IPv6-enabled ADSL2+ router with built-in Annex A ADSL modem and 4 LAN ports provides a stable and high-quality wireless connection.

The design contains a transmitter with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, thanks to which the miniature device is a full-fledged access point with a secure WEP, WPA or WPA2 connection.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

ZYXEL NBG-418N v2

High-quality, productive and stable router with two external antennas and Wi-Fi network support with a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

The compact router for home use supports 802.11n technology and broadcasts in the 2.4 GHz band at speeds up to 300 Mbps.

The device can also "distribute" wired Internet, including, thanks to the presence of four 100-megabit ports.

MDI/MDIX auto-detection is provided with various filtering modes (for example, by IP address).

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 300 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4GHz;
• number of external antennas: 2;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• Port speed: 100 Mbps.

Models up to 1 Gbps

ZYXEL NBG6615

Dual-band router with the ability to operate simultaneously on 2.4 and 5 GHz and connect up to 64 devices simultaneously.

The nimble gigabyte router uses state-of-the-art 802.11ac wave 2 technology to provide a high-speed home network, thanks to which the connection speed is 4 times faster than conventional single-band devices.

External antennas 4: 2 for each Wi-Fi band, so you can connect to both networks at the same time.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 1167 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• number of external antennas: 4;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

ZYXEL NBG6515

Universal compact router with two external antennas, dual-band wireless support and the ability to create a wired connection.

A small dual-band setup in a black case with 2 external antennas allows you to connect multiple devices while turning on Wi-Fi on different bands at the same time.

In this case, the speed of each connection reaches 750 Mbps.

In addition, the case has 4 gigabit LAN ports, a WAN port and a USB connector for creating an internal file server.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 733 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

ZYXEL Armor Z2

Spectacular premium quality router with light indication of connection and possible operation in two bands at the same time.

The model looks like a sports car or a robot in black and yellow colors.

It is equipped with an improved cooling system and four optimized antennas, can operate simultaneously in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, has 512 MB of RAM and 2 USB ports.

Specifications:

• Max. speed: 1733 Mbps;
• WiFi frequency: 2.4/5GHz;
• number of LAN ports: 4;
• Port speed: 1 Gbps.

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conclusions

When choosing a home or office router among ZyXEL models, you need to remember the following:

• not all models support L2TP protocol, without which the work of some Internet providers (for example, Beeline) is impossible.
  That's why you need to make sure the router is compatible with home network protocols;
• there is no Russified interface in the device firmware.
  That's why for the correct setting you need to understand at least a little English;
• most installations support dual-band Wi-Fi connection, but not all of them can work simultaneously in dual-band mode.

Useful video

From this video you will learn how to connect and configure a ZyXEL router: