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ZTE MC801A Wireless 5G Router Wi‑Fi 6 with 2 Gigabit Ports

Key features:

  • For the Cottage / No Landline
  • Lightning-fast 5G network speeds
  • Modern Wi-Fi 6 standard
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
  • Two wired Gigabit ports
  • Connection for up to 32 devices
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Description

Description

The ZTE MC801A 5G is a 5G Router aimed at users seeking high internet speeds and connection reliability. The Router provides users with the ability to connect multiple devices to the internet via the wireless Wi-Fi connection.

It is suitable for professionals who need a reliable internet connection for their work, as well as for users who need high speeds to enjoy their entertainment activities, such as videos and games. It is also suitable for users living in areas where cable or satellite network connections are insufficient or even non-existent, as the router allows them to connect to the internet via the 5G network.

For internet access, it needs to be connected to a modem. 

Enjoy High-Speed 5G

Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55, which supports 5G network, you can enjoy high-speed internet connection. Downlink rate LTE+5G EN-DC reaches 3.8Gbps.

The 5G network, which offers significantly higher speeds than 4G.

For the device to operate at this speed, there must be corresponding coverage from the mobile network in the area where we are located.

Wide Coverage

The 4MIMO antennas achieve optimal wireless performance. Extend the flexibility of the mesh router to enhance Wi-Fi coverage indoors.

Wi-Fi 6 Technology

Supports up to 32 WiFi-enabled devices, including laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, and many more!

It is Wi‑Fi 6 generation, the most modern Wi-Fi standard that offers speeds up to 40% faster than Wi-Fi 5.

Innovation in the 5G Industry

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet port ensures flexible connection of all types of wired devices. It provides stable high-speed and low-latency 5G network services.

Excellent industrial design

 The small and exquisite industrial design, the unique ring, and the improved design make it the perfect tool in your home.

Features:

Ideal for homes with many smart devices.

It broadcasts signal on two frequencies, 2.4 & 5GHz. It offers higher speeds compared to single band and connection of more devices. The 2.4GHz frequency is the most widespread and has a long range. The 5GHz provides higher speed than the 2.4GHz but is more sensitive to obstacles (e.g., walls) that reduce its range. This difference and its more limited use help it to have fewer interferences from other networks.

It has the ability to configure a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so that the traffic from all devices on our network passes through it. The VPN acts as an intermediary between us and the rest of the internet, giving us the ability to appear as if we are geographically in another country and the pages we visit see the VPN address as the visitor and not our own. This provides us with anonymity and access to geographically restricted content. VPN services are usually paid with a subscription. With MAC address filtering, it allows specific devices to connect based on their unique MAC address, blocking any device with a MAC address that has not been designated as acceptable.

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Specifications

Network Specifications

Type
4G/5G Router
Mobile Network
5G
Maximum Wireless Speed
1800 Mbps
Maximum LAN Speed
1000 Mbps
Portable Hotspot
No
Wi-Fi Generation
Wi‑Fi 6
Network Standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3/3u
Wi-Fi Frequency
Dual Band (2.4 & 5GHz)

Connectivity

Wireless network
Yes
Ethernet LAN connections
2
ISDN Connection
No
SIM slot
Yes

Security

Encryption Protocols
WPS
MAC Address Filtering
Yes

Extras

Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Yes
VoIP
Yes
Mesh
No

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emmanouil_spyropoulos
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34 out of 35 members found this review helpful

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I just want to say that I have an iPhone 15 pro max and inside my house I have up to 40-50mb, the kids with the schools convinced me to get it and thankfully!! In a difficult area (province) with the ZTEmc801A I reach speeds up to 150mb, while with the to-link v2 4g I couldn't go beyond 12-18mb for any reason, I really saved, I'm in an area without internet with some lines of 2-4mb vdsl so think how I felt when I saw 100+mb in my house. It's worth it and more, really.

New update: After two days, I took the router out of the house and connected the PC and I have 800mb and 60 upload but unfortunately I no longer have a good signal inside the house but I got an extender to boost the signal, I will come back for updates when the extender arrives

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tassos_tassos70
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6 out of 11 members found this review helpful

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They say it supports VPN but it uses old protocols that have been discontinued.... So it does NOT SUPPORT today's VPNs. What do you say about that?

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  • s.pappas

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    The purchase was made in 10-2024 and since then it has been working non-stop, I have no problems, it works perfectly so far. Of course, I have it permanently on a mini UPS so that I am as safe as possible.

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  • giorgospolitisdjpol3
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    do not use an external antenna, both ports where the cable for the external antenna goes in at the back of the router broke for me on the first attempt I tried to plug them in.. very bad design as far as the connection with the external antenna is concerned and very sensitive, it broke with the slightest touch, a shame for the 300 I had spent back then, find a router that does not require an SMA female to TS9 male adapter

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  • Hunti
    1
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    164 reviews so far and the title still hasn't changed from "ZTE MC801A Wireless 4G Router Wi‑Fi 6 with 2 Gigabit Ports" to 5G!!
    It doesn't even appear in the category when 5G is selected as a criterion.
    You search for 5G and you can't find it, nice, and otherwise it's a super product. (The review is submitted because this is recommended as a way to correct titles/errors in products).

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  • villasg
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good choice, you need to play a bit with the position and orientation to find where you should place it and where it should face.
    I have been saved because here in the province the internet is 8mbps ADSL.
    The tool/program you find on github called ZTE-MU5001-BROWSER-HACK does an amazing job.

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  • serraikimpougatsa3
    1
    1 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    For some reason, with the same SIM, the phone gives at least 10 times faster internet, in the same place.. Maybe it's wrong settings as someone said, but for this amount of money such things shouldn't happen

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  • giwrgos_mparmpalios
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    the best 700+ mbs without being near a window because I need it for work inside a warehouse.. 0 lags 22ms simply TOP

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  • Marios_Mposdas
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent in use, easy connection and good speeds even in an area with low 5G performance.

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  • nektarios73
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    It shoots!!

    3 months later..
    0 problems
    0 lags

    On Cosmote with unlimited 5G

    Buy it with your eyes closed.

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  • apneablue
    2
    2 out of 14 members found this review helpful

    I bought it last year for the vacation home. It constantly loses the connection or the card, and you have to log in and enter the pin. Generally, it's not stable at all, with mediocre speeds even though there is a strong network in the area. Although it is very likely to be a settings issue, I think it's difficult to use for no reason. There are now more modern routers that are worth much more for this money. I regret the purchase.

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  • electronpn
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    The device is stable. It rarely loses signal or stops data transmission, but I think that’s more due to the Cosmote network. The speed depends on the provider and location. I’ve achieved over 600 Mbps download. Upload speed varies at my location, ranging from 7-8 Mbps to ~40 Mbps, but it’s usually around 15-20 Mbps. It performs as advertised. The menu is easy and has all the options a user needs (port forward, manual band selection, etc)

    The only downside is that data transfer within the LAN network, between two or more devices, isn’t Gigabit. Over WiFi LAN, it’s up to 200 Mbps, and with a LAN cable, it’s around 300 Mbps. But it transfers Gbit internet speed directly to a device via a cable or WiFi. That’s why connecting it to a router with Gigabit LAN throughput is a good idea. I use the TP-Link Archer C80.

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  • Arrow_2014__Upstagoun_
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    The speeds it achieves are 300-400mbs with its position being far from a window. When placed in a window, it reaches over 400mbs. It has really saved me in conjunction with a good internet plan. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a good line at home and the internet packages offered to them are more expensive than mobile.

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  • Dmak
    5
    13 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    New building. Application for Cosmote Fiber 200, at around €35. In the end, fiber cannot come, only copper. The only solution is Starlink or 5G. Ultimately, conversion of extra Cosmote 5G sim to unlimited for €25, and speed with the mentioned router at 600Mbps, plug n play. No disconnection or malfunction for the past month. (Note, the router was in a Nova package).

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  • mantzoy
    4
    0 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    I got it too in a nova k package with the characteristic feature wind. I can't connect it to the phone since the SIM card has limited minutes. And the WiFi doesn't have a great range on the balcony at a distance of 6 meters. From 190 that I get in the living room, only 30

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  • vagelisvdm

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    14 months no problem no disconnection. inside the house speed 500 to 580, the speed from Cosmote 5G itself inside the house is from 300 to 340 at best. the measurement is at the same spot where the router is. what you should note is that you need to unlock the sim card. the Cosmote unlimited card is an extra sim for 5€.

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  • Kostas_Ka72
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Good morning, good evening, good night. If you have a problem in your area just connect with unlimited GB and that's it.

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  • Milosrace88
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    It literally saved me, in my apartment building in Paleo Faliro the tenants do not want us to install fiber optics, but this here combined with Cosmote unlimited is the best. I have placed it next to a window and the speed does not drop below 260, with an average of 310 I am extremely satisfied in the one month that I have had it.

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  • Kostas_Athanasiou62
    5
    16 out of 16 members found this review helpful

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    When your provider tells you sorry we can't do anything else.. When the network technicians tell you we will cancel your contract because there is no signal in your area, okay... The ZTE comes and blows us away... IT SHOOTS the device!! The only one that caught signal at home was the Xiaomi RN 12 5g sometimes on the balcony when it locked 5g for a bit, the ZTE locks inside the house at 300mb/s!! peak hours and I am 3 kilometers away from the antennas with 100+ dbi!! The purchase was made today 23/10/2024! AMAZING!! Buy it with your eyes closed! If you see even a few times 5g speeds on your mobile, the ZTE will lock them permanently 100%!! so excited that I came to write a review!

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  • Χωρίς Όνομα
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    The fact that it came in a N OVA box and it says WIND on top while I paid €270 from Skroutz infuriated me at first because as a packaging collector I want to have the boxes from everything (of value) I have in my house so that I can put them there if I need to move them... I’ll set this aside...

    Now let's move on to the technical specifications of the review...

    The router is incredibly perfect! I have had it for 2 hours in an area that supports up to 24 from OTE and I’m getting 300-350mbps... I moved a few days ago and this was the only tool that would solve my problems... and it did... online gaming with the 100 I had in the old house I was seeing around 50ms... here I went somewhere around 60 but I still haven’t found the sweet spot of my new home... if you have 5g signal in your area and have up to 50 line, I don’t see a reason not to upgrade... from 100 and above it’s not worth it yet unless you want to have internet everywhere with you...

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  • STEFAN MUCERNIUC
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Cosmote, I have had it for 2 years and it has solved my problems.

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  • Jamesking
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    For over 10 years with a 24 Mbps line that was getting 7-8 Mbps... we don't have fiber in the area, so this little router was the only option. 5G sim from Cosmote, you plug it in and it's a miracle... 600+ Mbps!!! It remains to be seen how reliable it will be as a device over time.

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  • Kbach
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    plug n play. I inserted the sim card and immediately everything worked. I did a speed test with a 4g router at 40 Mbps and immediately after with the 5g router at 180 Mbps. You wouldn't call it cheap. If I didn't have unlimited data, I think I would go for Starlink.

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  • ktsangop
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The best home router I have ever had

    1. The 5g is lightning fast (up to 400mbps depending on conditions), unlike another 4g router in the same spot
    2. The WiFi has very good range (covers a 100sqm house)
    3. I didn't need to make any settings (with Cosmote SIM) I just plugged it in and it worked
    4. In 4 months of operation, it restarted/re-connected 1 or 2 times

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  • blade_pan
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Compared to the 4G Cosmote router, the difference was immediately noticeable in an area with limited signal. From 10, the speed increased to 30-40. So far, I am satisfied. I also installed an external antenna (Nedis), I still haven't figured out if it makes a difference or not. I will get back to it.

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  • James_Black32
    1
    7 out of 25 members found this review helpful

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    Well, this little router has driven me crazy.
    One has a signal of -70dBm, the next one -95dBm, and the next one -120dBm, and it doesn't catch... whatever it wants.
    And this happens with both 5G and 4G.
    I've ended up constantly being in its menu to know what's going on.
    I restored it hoping it would fix it, and look at what happened to the menu!
    What kind of nonsense is this?
    Not only does the menu look weird, but also any help it had, I no longer have!
    Conclusion: Do not dare to restore it and the next time do something other than ZTE

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  • info_wprint
    5
    18 out of 18 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent, no need for any adjustments, you insert the card and finally you have internet. How magical can it be to reach at least 150 mbps in Greece in 2024. For years we struggled with max 2 mbps.

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  • lrbill
    5
    4 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Very good without even using an external antenna like I thought I would need to get a better signal, and the antenna is about 300 meters away and I still get even better reception than in the photo I uploaded. I recommend it

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  • spcom
    5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Very good and with stable connection .. the speeds between it and iPhone 12plus do not have a big deviation .. it has some glitches but nothing problematic .. Wi-Fi with short range .. time will tell for the rest ..

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  • Ford_Puma_Club_Hellas
    5
    9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    Excellent router, where a tplink 4g reached 15-25 in the countryside, this one reaches 70-100 in an area with very poor signal (-105 to -112db) very stable and even outdoors. Especially at the price I got it, it's a steal. In Athens with moderate signal (-100db) it reached 540 easily. Don't think twice, it's the best

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  • Vangelis Kareklakis
    5
    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

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    Awesome. I am in a village that has speeds up to 50 mbps and only Cosmote works, but with Vodafone I get unlimited 150 mbps with 4G+.
    In the city, it reaches 5G with speeds from 500 mbps to 900 mbps, depending on the signal in different areas within the city.
    For me, it is definitely worth it and I don't regret buying it.
    I pay 30 euros per month for 2 SIM cards with Vodafone and I have unlimited internet both on my mobile and at home.
    The additional 5 euros is for the second card I have in the router.

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  • NikosPtks
    4
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    It is simply a LIFESAVER for those of us who do not have optical fiber yet. I have had it for a month and it really worth its money. The only negative is that the sockets for an external antenna break relatively easily, now imagine I had to take it for repair because one of the two sockets broke

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  • The purchase was made in 10-2024 and since then it has been working non-stop, I have no problems, it works perfectly so far. Of course, I have it permanently on a mini UPS so that I am as safe as possible.

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  • do not use an external antenna, both ports where the cable for the external antenna goes in at the back of the router broke for me on the first attempt I tried to plug them in.. very bad design as far as the connection with the external antenna is concerned and very sensitive, it broke with the slightest touch, a shame for the 300 I had spent back then, find a router that does not require an SMA female to TS9 male adapter

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  • 164 reviews so far and the title still hasn't changed from "ZTE MC801A Wireless 4G Router Wi‑Fi 6 with 2 Gigabit Ports" to 5G!!
    It doesn't even appear in the category when 5G is selected as a criterion.
    You search for 5G and you can't find it, nice, and otherwise it's a super product. (The review is submitted because this is recommended as a way to correct titles/errors in products).

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  • Very good choice, you need to play a bit with the position and orientation to find where you should place it and where it should face.
    I have been saved because here in the province the internet is 8mbps ADSL.
    The tool/program you find on github called ZTE-MU5001-BROWSER-HACK does an amazing job.

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  • For some reason, with the same SIM, the phone gives at least 10 times faster internet, in the same place.. Maybe it's wrong settings as someone said, but for this amount of money such things shouldn't happen

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Description & Specifications

The ZTE MC801A 5G is a 5G Router aimed at users seeking high internet speeds and connection reliability. The Router provides users with the ability to connect multiple devices to the internet via the wireless Wi-Fi connection.

It is suitable for professionals who need a reliable internet connection for their work, as well as for users who need high speeds to enjoy their entertainment activities, such as videos and games. It is also suitable for users living in areas where cable or satellite network connections are insufficient or even non-existent, as the router allows them to connect to the internet via the 5G network.

For internet access, it needs to be connected to a modem. 

Enjoy High-Speed 5G

Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55, which supports 5G network, you can enjoy high-speed internet connection. Downlink rate LTE+5G EN-DC reaches 3.8Gbps.

The 5G network, which offers significantly higher speeds than 4G.

For the device to operate at this speed, there must be corresponding coverage from the mobile network in the area where we are located.

Wide Coverage

The 4MIMO antennas achieve optimal wireless performance. Extend the flexibility of the mesh router to enhance Wi-Fi coverage indoors.

Wi-Fi 6 Technology

Supports up to 32 WiFi-enabled devices, including laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, and many more!

It is Wi‑Fi 6 generation, the most modern Wi-Fi standard that offers speeds up to 40% faster than Wi-Fi 5.

Innovation in the 5G Industry

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet port ensures flexible connection of all types of wired devices. It provides stable high-speed and low-latency 5G network services.

Excellent industrial design

 The small and exquisite industrial design, the unique ring, and the improved design make it the perfect tool in your home.

Features:

Ideal for homes with many smart devices.

It broadcasts signal on two frequencies, 2.4 & 5GHz. It offers higher speeds compared to single band and connection of more devices. The 2.4GHz frequency is the most widespread and has a long range. The 5GHz provides higher speed than the 2.4GHz but is more sensitive to obstacles (e.g., walls) that reduce its range. This difference and its more limited use help it to have fewer interferences from other networks.

It has the ability to configure a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so that the traffic from all devices on our network passes through it. The VPN acts as an intermediary between us and the rest of the internet, giving us the ability to appear as if we are geographically in another country and the pages we visit see the VPN address as the visitor and not our own. This provides us with anonymity and access to geographically restricted content. VPN services are usually paid with a subscription. With MAC address filtering, it allows specific devices to connect based on their unique MAC address, blocking any device with a MAC address that has not been designated as acceptable.

Manufacturer

Network Specifications

Type
4G/5G Router
Mobile Network
5G
Maximum Wireless Speed
1800 Mbps
Maximum LAN Speed
1000 Mbps
Portable Hotspot
No
Wi-Fi Generation
Wi‑Fi 6
Network Standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3/3u
Wi-Fi Frequency
Dual Band (2.4 & 5GHz)

Connectivity

Wireless network
Yes
Ethernet LAN connections
2
ISDN Connection
No
SIM slot
Yes

Security

Encryption Protocols
WPS
MAC Address Filtering
Yes

Extras

Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Yes
VoIP
Yes
Mesh
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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emmanouil_spyropoulos
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34 out of 35 members found this review helpful

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I just want to say that I have an iPhone 15 pro max and inside my house I have up to 40-50mb, the kids with the schools convinced me to get it and thankfully!! In a difficult area (province) with the ZTEmc801A I reach speeds up to 150mb, while with the to-link v2 4g I couldn't go beyond 12-18mb for any reason, I really saved, I'm in an area without internet with some lines of 2-4mb vdsl so think how I felt when I saw 100+mb in my house. It's worth it and more, really.

New update: After two days, I took the router out of the house and connected the PC and I have 800mb and 60 upload but unfortunately I no longer have a good signal inside the house but I got an extender to boost the signal, I will come back for updates when the extender arrives

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tassos_tassos70
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6 out of 11 members found this review helpful

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They say it supports VPN but it uses old protocols that have been discontinued.... So it does NOT SUPPORT today's VPNs. What do you say about that?

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  • s.pappas

    Verified purchase

    The purchase was made in 10-2024 and since then it has been working non-stop, I have no problems, it works perfectly so far. Of course, I have it permanently on a mini UPS so that I am as safe as possible.

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  • giorgospolitisdjpol3
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    do not use an external antenna, both ports where the cable for the external antenna goes in at the back of the router broke for me on the first attempt I tried to plug them in.. very bad design as far as the connection with the external antenna is concerned and very sensitive, it broke with the slightest touch, a shame for the 300 I had spent back then, find a router that does not require an SMA female to TS9 male adapter

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  • Hunti
    1
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    164 reviews so far and the title still hasn't changed from "ZTE MC801A Wireless 4G Router Wi‑Fi 6 with 2 Gigabit Ports" to 5G!!
    It doesn't even appear in the category when 5G is selected as a criterion.
    You search for 5G and you can't find it, nice, and otherwise it's a super product. (The review is submitted because this is recommended as a way to correct titles/errors in products).

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  • villasg
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good choice, you need to play a bit with the position and orientation to find where you should place it and where it should face.
    I have been saved because here in the province the internet is 8mbps ADSL.
    The tool/program you find on github called ZTE-MU5001-BROWSER-HACK does an amazing job.

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  • serraikimpougatsa3
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    1 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    For some reason, with the same SIM, the phone gives at least 10 times faster internet, in the same place.. Maybe it's wrong settings as someone said, but for this amount of money such things shouldn't happen

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  • giwrgos_mparmpalios
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    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    the best 700+ mbs without being near a window because I need it for work inside a warehouse.. 0 lags 22ms simply TOP

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  • Marios_Mposdas
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent in use, easy connection and good speeds even in an area with low 5G performance.

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  • nektarios73
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    It shoots!!

    3 months later..
    0 problems
    0 lags

    On Cosmote with unlimited 5G

    Buy it with your eyes closed.

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  • apneablue
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    2 out of 14 members found this review helpful

    I bought it last year for the vacation home. It constantly loses the connection or the card, and you have to log in and enter the pin. Generally, it's not stable at all, with mediocre speeds even though there is a strong network in the area. Although it is very likely to be a settings issue, I think it's difficult to use for no reason. There are now more modern routers that are worth much more for this money. I regret the purchase.

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  • electronpn
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    The device is stable. It rarely loses signal or stops data transmission, but I think that’s more due to the Cosmote network. The speed depends on the provider and location. I’ve achieved over 600 Mbps download. Upload speed varies at my location, ranging from 7-8 Mbps to ~40 Mbps, but it’s usually around 15-20 Mbps. It performs as advertised. The menu is easy and has all the options a user needs (port forward, manual band selection, etc)

    The only downside is that data transfer within the LAN network, between two or more devices, isn’t Gigabit. Over WiFi LAN, it’s up to 200 Mbps, and with a LAN cable, it’s around 300 Mbps. But it transfers Gbit internet speed directly to a device via a cable or WiFi. That’s why connecting it to a router with Gigabit LAN throughput is a good idea. I use the TP-Link Archer C80.

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  • Arrow_2014__Upstagoun_
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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    The speeds it achieves are 300-400mbs with its position being far from a window. When placed in a window, it reaches over 400mbs. It has really saved me in conjunction with a good internet plan. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a good line at home and the internet packages offered to them are more expensive than mobile.

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  • Dmak
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    13 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    New building. Application for Cosmote Fiber 200, at around €35. In the end, fiber cannot come, only copper. The only solution is Starlink or 5G. Ultimately, conversion of extra Cosmote 5G sim to unlimited for €25, and speed with the mentioned router at 600Mbps, plug n play. No disconnection or malfunction for the past month. (Note, the router was in a Nova package).

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  • mantzoy
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    0 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    I got it too in a nova k package with the characteristic feature wind. I can't connect it to the phone since the SIM card has limited minutes. And the WiFi doesn't have a great range on the balcony at a distance of 6 meters. From 190 that I get in the living room, only 30

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  • vagelisvdm

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    14 months no problem no disconnection. inside the house speed 500 to 580, the speed from Cosmote 5G itself inside the house is from 300 to 340 at best. the measurement is at the same spot where the router is. what you should note is that you need to unlock the sim card. the Cosmote unlimited card is an extra sim for 5€.

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  • Kostas_Ka72
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Good morning, good evening, good night. If you have a problem in your area just connect with unlimited GB and that's it.

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  • Milosrace88
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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    It literally saved me, in my apartment building in Paleo Faliro the tenants do not want us to install fiber optics, but this here combined with Cosmote unlimited is the best. I have placed it next to a window and the speed does not drop below 260, with an average of 310 I am extremely satisfied in the one month that I have had it.

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  • Kostas_Athanasiou62
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    16 out of 16 members found this review helpful

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    When your provider tells you sorry we can't do anything else.. When the network technicians tell you we will cancel your contract because there is no signal in your area, okay... The ZTE comes and blows us away... IT SHOOTS the device!! The only one that caught signal at home was the Xiaomi RN 12 5g sometimes on the balcony when it locked 5g for a bit, the ZTE locks inside the house at 300mb/s!! peak hours and I am 3 kilometers away from the antennas with 100+ dbi!! The purchase was made today 23/10/2024! AMAZING!! Buy it with your eyes closed! If you see even a few times 5g speeds on your mobile, the ZTE will lock them permanently 100%!! so excited that I came to write a review!

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  • Χωρίς Όνομα
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    The fact that it came in a N OVA box and it says WIND on top while I paid €270 from Skroutz infuriated me at first because as a packaging collector I want to have the boxes from everything (of value) I have in my house so that I can put them there if I need to move them... I’ll set this aside...

    Now let's move on to the technical specifications of the review...

    The router is incredibly perfect! I have had it for 2 hours in an area that supports up to 24 from OTE and I’m getting 300-350mbps... I moved a few days ago and this was the only tool that would solve my problems... and it did... online gaming with the 100 I had in the old house I was seeing around 50ms... here I went somewhere around 60 but I still haven’t found the sweet spot of my new home... if you have 5g signal in your area and have up to 50 line, I don’t see a reason not to upgrade... from 100 and above it’s not worth it yet unless you want to have internet everywhere with you...

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  • STEFAN MUCERNIUC
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    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Cosmote, I have had it for 2 years and it has solved my problems.

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  • Jamesking
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    For over 10 years with a 24 Mbps line that was getting 7-8 Mbps... we don't have fiber in the area, so this little router was the only option. 5G sim from Cosmote, you plug it in and it's a miracle... 600+ Mbps!!! It remains to be seen how reliable it will be as a device over time.

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  • Kbach
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    plug n play. I inserted the sim card and immediately everything worked. I did a speed test with a 4g router at 40 Mbps and immediately after with the 5g router at 180 Mbps. You wouldn't call it cheap. If I didn't have unlimited data, I think I would go for Starlink.

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  • ktsangop
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The best home router I have ever had

    1. The 5g is lightning fast (up to 400mbps depending on conditions), unlike another 4g router in the same spot
    2. The WiFi has very good range (covers a 100sqm house)
    3. I didn't need to make any settings (with Cosmote SIM) I just plugged it in and it worked
    4. In 4 months of operation, it restarted/re-connected 1 or 2 times

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  • blade_pan
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Compared to the 4G Cosmote router, the difference was immediately noticeable in an area with limited signal. From 10, the speed increased to 30-40. So far, I am satisfied. I also installed an external antenna (Nedis), I still haven't figured out if it makes a difference or not. I will get back to it.

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  • James_Black32
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    7 out of 25 members found this review helpful

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    Well, this little router has driven me crazy.
    One has a signal of -70dBm, the next one -95dBm, and the next one -120dBm, and it doesn't catch... whatever it wants.
    And this happens with both 5G and 4G.
    I've ended up constantly being in its menu to know what's going on.
    I restored it hoping it would fix it, and look at what happened to the menu!
    What kind of nonsense is this?
    Not only does the menu look weird, but also any help it had, I no longer have!
    Conclusion: Do not dare to restore it and the next time do something other than ZTE

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  • info_wprint
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    18 out of 18 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent, no need for any adjustments, you insert the card and finally you have internet. How magical can it be to reach at least 150 mbps in Greece in 2024. For years we struggled with max 2 mbps.

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  • lrbill
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    4 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Very good without even using an external antenna like I thought I would need to get a better signal, and the antenna is about 300 meters away and I still get even better reception than in the photo I uploaded. I recommend it

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  • spcom
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    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Very good and with stable connection .. the speeds between it and iPhone 12plus do not have a big deviation .. it has some glitches but nothing problematic .. Wi-Fi with short range .. time will tell for the rest ..

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  • Ford_Puma_Club_Hellas
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    9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    Excellent router, where a tplink 4g reached 15-25 in the countryside, this one reaches 70-100 in an area with very poor signal (-105 to -112db) very stable and even outdoors. Especially at the price I got it, it's a steal. In Athens with moderate signal (-100db) it reached 540 easily. Don't think twice, it's the best

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  • Vangelis Kareklakis
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    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

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    Awesome. I am in a village that has speeds up to 50 mbps and only Cosmote works, but with Vodafone I get unlimited 150 mbps with 4G+.
    In the city, it reaches 5G with speeds from 500 mbps to 900 mbps, depending on the signal in different areas within the city.
    For me, it is definitely worth it and I don't regret buying it.
    I pay 30 euros per month for 2 SIM cards with Vodafone and I have unlimited internet both on my mobile and at home.
    The additional 5 euros is for the second card I have in the router.

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  • NikosPtks
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    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    It is simply a LIFESAVER for those of us who do not have optical fiber yet. I have had it for a month and it really worth its money. The only negative is that the sockets for an external antenna break relatively easily, now imagine I had to take it for repair because one of the two sockets broke

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  • The purchase was made in 10-2024 and since then it has been working non-stop, I have no problems, it works perfectly so far. Of course, I have it permanently on a mini UPS so that I am as safe as possible.

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  • do not use an external antenna, both ports where the cable for the external antenna goes in at the back of the router broke for me on the first attempt I tried to plug them in.. very bad design as far as the connection with the external antenna is concerned and very sensitive, it broke with the slightest touch, a shame for the 300 I had spent back then, find a router that does not require an SMA female to TS9 male adapter

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  • 164 reviews so far and the title still hasn't changed from "ZTE MC801A Wireless 4G Router Wi‑Fi 6 with 2 Gigabit Ports" to 5G!!
    It doesn't even appear in the category when 5G is selected as a criterion.
    You search for 5G and you can't find it, nice, and otherwise it's a super product. (The review is submitted because this is recommended as a way to correct titles/errors in products).

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  • Very good choice, you need to play a bit with the position and orientation to find where you should place it and where it should face.
    I have been saved because here in the province the internet is 8mbps ADSL.
    The tool/program you find on github called ZTE-MU5001-BROWSER-HACK does an amazing job.

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