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FWA505 Wireless 5G Router

The Zyxel FWA505 wireless 5G router connects to 5G and 4G networks via a SIM card and provides a Wi-Fi connection. It is managed through an app, with initial setup available through a setup wizard or...

The Zyxel FWA505 wireless 5G router connects to 5G and 4G networks via a SIM card and provides a Wi-Fi connection. It is managed through an app, with initial setup available through a setup wizard or QR code scan. The app displays the status of the network and connected devices, lets you control access for connected devices, and provides troubleshooting...

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Description

Description

The Zyxel FWA505 wireless 5G router connects to 5G and 4G networks via a SIM card and provides a Wi-Fi connection. It is managed through an app, with initial setup available through a setup wizard or QR code scan. The app displays the status of the network and connected devices, lets you control access for connected devices, and provides troubleshooting tools and notifications about unusual network events.

  • Type: 4G/5G cellular wireless router
  • Mobile networks: 4G, 5G
  • 4G standards: LTE-TDD, LTE-FDD
  • 5G standards: Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
  • SIM slots: 1
  • Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45): 2
  • USB 2.0 ports: 1
  • MAC address filtering: Yes
  • Wi-Fi security: WPA2, WPA3
  • Firewall: Yes
  • Port forwarding: Yes
  • NAT: Yes
  • DMZ support: Yes
  • DHCP server: Yes
  • DHCP client: Yes
  • Antenna: Internal
  • Antenna connector type: TS-9
  • Maximum antenna gain: 5 dBi
  • Color: White
  • Use: Indoor
  • Power supply: AC
  • LED indicators: Yes
  • Reset button: Yes
  • Operating temperature: -10 to 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity: 10–90%
  • Storage temperature: -30 to 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity: 0–95%
  • Dimensions: 103 × 103 × 222 mm
  • Weight: 1.15 kg

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Network Specifications

Type
4G/5G Router

Type

The devices we encounter are standalone routers, routers with built-in modems, and mobile routers.

A router requires a separate modem and distributes the connection to multiple devices via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but cannot connect directly to the internet. A modem/router combines a modem and router in one device, connects directly to the internet provider, and distributes the connection to the local network. A mobile router, on the other hand, uses a SIM card and mobile data to create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, ideal for use outside the home or in areas without a fixed connection.

4G/5G Router

Mobile Router with built-in modem.

A router is a device that connects other devices (e.g. computer, mobile phone, TV) either wirelessly or with a cable, and shares internet access with them.

The internet access is received through the modem which is built-in to these devices and uses the mobile network with a SIM card installed.


A SIM card with an active data plan is required.
Mobile Network
5G

Mobile Network

The fastest generation of mobile network to which a mobile router can connect.

Mobile routers have a SIM card slot for wireless internet access through 3G/4G & 5G mobile networks.

5G offers significantly higher speeds than 4G, which in turn is faster than 3G. For the device to function at this speed, there must be corresponding coverage from the mobile network in the area where we are located.
Portable Hotspot
No

Portable Hotspot

Mobile routers with built-in battery so you can use them anywhere.

These mobile routers have a SIM card slot for wireless internet access through 3G/4G mobile networks.

Connectivity

Wireless network
Yes

Wireless network

The device has a wireless network to which we can connect wireless devices that support it. In case it doesn't, the connection can only be made through an ethernet cable.
Ethernet LAN connections
1

Ethernet LAN connections

The number of ethernet ports that the device has for direct wired device connections. Most routers offer 4 ports.
USB 2.0 connections
-

USB 2.0 connections

The device has a USB 2.0 port, which is an older version of USB with slower data transfer speeds (480Mbit/s) compared to newer versions, but still suitable for typical use (e.g. connecting a printer).

2. Depending on the device, the USB port can also be used to connect other devices so that all other devices connected to the home network can access them.
USB 3.0 connections
-

USB 3.0 connections

The device features a modern USB 3.0 port that offers faster data transfer (5 Gbit/s) compared to USB 2.0 but remains compatible with older versions. Depending on the device, the USB port can be used to connect other devices so that all other devices connected to the home network have access to them (e.g. USB stick, external hard drive, etc.).
ISDN Connection
No
SIM slot
Yes

SIM slot

The device has a SIM card slot for internet connection through a mobile network. The SIM card should have an active data plan.
WAN Port
Yes
GPON Port (Direct Fiber)
-

Security

Firewall
NAT

Firewall

Protection mechanisms available on the device.

The NAT "hides" the addresses of all devices on your local network behind a unique address, while SPI controls data traffic for patterns of known attack types (e.g. DDoS). They can be used simultaneously.
NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) is a mechanism that "hides" the addresses of all devices on your local network behind a unique address, increasing security.
Encryption Protocols
WPA2

Encryption Protocols

The security protocols supported by the device for encrypting data transmitted wirelessly and protecting against third-party connections to your network.

The first protocol was WEP, which was replaced by WPA, which in turn evolves into generations with each generation having a corporate and home version. Anything older than WPA2 is not considered secure.

It is recommended that the device support at least WPA2-Personal (PSK) for home use.

WPA2
The WPA 2 protocol replaced WPA in 2004 and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, which is approved by the US government for classified documents. It is considered secure for home use.
MAC Address Filtering
Yes

MAC Address Filtering

MAC (media access control) address filtering is the ability of a device to allow specific devices to connect based on their unique MAC address, while excluding any device with a MAC address that has not been defined as acceptable.

Extras

Virtual Private Network (VPN)
No

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The device has the ability to set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so that traffic from all devices on our network passes through it. 2. The VPN acts as an intermediary between us and the rest of the internet. This way, we can give the impression that we are geographically located in another country and the pages we visit see the VPN address as the visitor's address, not ours. 3. This provides us with anonymity and access to content with geographic restrictions (e.g. some YouTube videos are only available in certain countries, the Netflix catalog is different depending on the country, etc.). 4. VPN services are usually paid for by subscription.
VoIP
No
Mesh
No

Mesh

It is a complete home WiFi system with multiple access points designed to eliminate dead zones and provide seamless WiFi throughout your home with higher speeds and more devices.

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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Reviews (3)

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  • Ease of installation
  • Speed
  • Value for money

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  • spyros.it
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    spyros.it

    Very stable with band selection, choose N78 and B3 or B7 depending on which has better SINR, until 5G SA comes to your area, everything works perfectly, connected with deco x50 to be shared in a three-story house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Ease of installation
    • Value for money
    • Operational stability
    • Speed
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  • dimitriosm0409
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    dimitriosm0409

    Verified purchase

    4 stars because my phone, placed right next to the router, gets about 100mbps more on the speed test (5G) connected to the same server and of course antenna. Otherwise, the menu has a lot of goodies for those who need them. Zyxel quality. If I try it with an external antenna, I will come back.

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  • Kostaras1979
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    Kostaras1979

    I will compare it with the TP-Link Deco X50 5G. MUCH BETTER is the ZYXEL. When we compare routers with SIM, we must do it under the same conditions, location to be correct. Well, the Zyxel has much better signal gain on 5G, better speeds, and distributes the internet to devices in a much better way. I download large files, watch YouTube, play online games simultaneously, and not a single lag!! The Deco never gave me over 400 Mbps while the Zyxel easily hits 500+. Very important: The ping is always below 40. By downloading the Zyxel Air app, everything becomes easy in the initial setup, and for the tech-savvy, you can lock bands. If you look it up, Zyxel is a very good company with networking products, and this is the European model. There is also the ZYXEL NR5103EV2 5G, which is for purchases outside Europe, and in all reviews, it excels in performance!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Operational stability
    • Ease of installation
    • Speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • spyros.it
    5
    spyros.it

    Very stable with band selection, choose N78 and B3 or B7 depending on which has better SINR, until 5G SA comes to your area, everything works perfectly, connected with deco x50 to be shared in a three-story house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • dimitriosm0409
    4
    dimitriosm0409

    4 stars because my phone, placed right next to the router, gets about 100mbps more on the speed test (5G) connected to the same server and of course antenna. Otherwise, the menu has a lot of goodies for those who need them. Zyxel quality. If I try it with an external antenna, I will come back.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Kostaras1979
    5
    Kostaras1979

    I will compare it with the TP-Link Deco X50 5G. MUCH BETTER is the ZYXEL. When we compare routers with SIM, we must do it under the same conditions, location to be correct. Well, the Zyxel has much better signal gain on 5G, better speeds, and distributes the internet to devices in a much better way. I download large files, watch YouTube, play online games simultaneously, and not a single lag!! The Deco never gave me over 400 Mbps while the Zyxel easily hits 500+. Very important: The ping is always below 40. By downloading the Zyxel Air app, everything becomes easy in the initial setup, and for the tech-savvy, you can lock bands. If you look it up, Zyxel is a very good company with networking products, and this is the European model. There is also the ZYXEL NR5103EV2 5G, which is for purchases outside Europe, and in all reviews, it excels in performance!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • See all

Description & Specifications

The Zyxel FWA505 wireless 5G router connects to 5G and 4G networks via a SIM card and provides a Wi-Fi connection. It is managed through an app, with initial setup available through a setup wizard or QR code scan. The app displays the status of the network and connected devices, lets you control access for connected devices, and provides troubleshooting tools and notifications about unusual network events.

  • Type: 4G/5G cellular wireless router
  • Mobile networks: 4G, 5G
  • 4G standards: LTE-TDD, LTE-FDD
  • 5G standards: Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
  • SIM slots: 1
  • Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45): 2
  • USB 2.0 ports: 1
  • MAC address filtering: Yes
  • Wi-Fi security: WPA2, WPA3
  • Firewall: Yes
  • Port forwarding: Yes
  • NAT: Yes
  • DMZ support: Yes
  • DHCP server: Yes
  • DHCP client: Yes
  • Antenna: Internal
  • Antenna connector type: TS-9
  • Maximum antenna gain: 5 dBi
  • Color: White
  • Use: Indoor
  • Power supply: AC
  • LED indicators: Yes
  • Reset button: Yes
  • Operating temperature: -10 to 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity: 10–90%
  • Storage temperature: -30 to 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity: 0–95%
  • Dimensions: 103 × 103 × 222 mm
  • Weight: 1.15 kg

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Network Specifications

Type
4G/5G Router

Type

The devices we encounter are standalone routers, routers with built-in modems, and mobile routers.

A router requires a separate modem and distributes the connection to multiple devices via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but cannot connect directly to the internet. A modem/router combines a modem and router in one device, connects directly to the internet provider, and distributes the connection to the local network. A mobile router, on the other hand, uses a SIM card and mobile data to create a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, ideal for use outside the home or in areas without a fixed connection.

4G/5G Router

Mobile Router with built-in modem.

A router is a device that connects other devices (e.g. computer, mobile phone, TV) either wirelessly or with a cable, and shares internet access with them.

The internet access is received through the modem which is built-in to these devices and uses the mobile network with a SIM card installed.


A SIM card with an active data plan is required.
Mobile Network
5G

Mobile Network

The fastest generation of mobile network to which a mobile router can connect.

Mobile routers have a SIM card slot for wireless internet access through 3G/4G & 5G mobile networks.

5G offers significantly higher speeds than 4G, which in turn is faster than 3G. For the device to function at this speed, there must be corresponding coverage from the mobile network in the area where we are located.
Portable Hotspot
No

Portable Hotspot

Mobile routers with built-in battery so you can use them anywhere.

These mobile routers have a SIM card slot for wireless internet access through 3G/4G mobile networks.

Connectivity

Wireless network
Yes

Wireless network

The device has a wireless network to which we can connect wireless devices that support it. In case it doesn't, the connection can only be made through an ethernet cable.
Ethernet LAN connections
1

Ethernet LAN connections

The number of ethernet ports that the device has for direct wired device connections. Most routers offer 4 ports.
USB 2.0 connections
-

USB 2.0 connections

The device has a USB 2.0 port, which is an older version of USB with slower data transfer speeds (480Mbit/s) compared to newer versions, but still suitable for typical use (e.g. connecting a printer).

2. Depending on the device, the USB port can also be used to connect other devices so that all other devices connected to the home network can access them.
USB 3.0 connections
-

USB 3.0 connections

The device features a modern USB 3.0 port that offers faster data transfer (5 Gbit/s) compared to USB 2.0 but remains compatible with older versions. Depending on the device, the USB port can be used to connect other devices so that all other devices connected to the home network have access to them (e.g. USB stick, external hard drive, etc.).
ISDN Connection
No
SIM slot
Yes

SIM slot

The device has a SIM card slot for internet connection through a mobile network. The SIM card should have an active data plan.
WAN Port
Yes
GPON Port (Direct Fiber)
-

Security

Firewall
NAT

Firewall

Protection mechanisms available on the device.

The NAT "hides" the addresses of all devices on your local network behind a unique address, while SPI controls data traffic for patterns of known attack types (e.g. DDoS). They can be used simultaneously.
NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) is a mechanism that "hides" the addresses of all devices on your local network behind a unique address, increasing security.
Encryption Protocols
WPA2

Encryption Protocols

The security protocols supported by the device for encrypting data transmitted wirelessly and protecting against third-party connections to your network.

The first protocol was WEP, which was replaced by WPA, which in turn evolves into generations with each generation having a corporate and home version. Anything older than WPA2 is not considered secure.

It is recommended that the device support at least WPA2-Personal (PSK) for home use.

WPA2
The WPA 2 protocol replaced WPA in 2004 and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, which is approved by the US government for classified documents. It is considered secure for home use.
MAC Address Filtering
Yes

MAC Address Filtering

MAC (media access control) address filtering is the ability of a device to allow specific devices to connect based on their unique MAC address, while excluding any device with a MAC address that has not been defined as acceptable.

Extras

Virtual Private Network (VPN)
No

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The device has the ability to set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so that traffic from all devices on our network passes through it. 2. The VPN acts as an intermediary between us and the rest of the internet. This way, we can give the impression that we are geographically located in another country and the pages we visit see the VPN address as the visitor's address, not ours. 3. This provides us with anonymity and access to content with geographic restrictions (e.g. some YouTube videos are only available in certain countries, the Netflix catalog is different depending on the country, etc.). 4. VPN services are usually paid for by subscription.
VoIP
No
Mesh
No

Mesh

It is a complete home WiFi system with multiple access points designed to eliminate dead zones and provide seamless WiFi throughout your home with higher speeds and more devices.

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.

Reviews (3)

4.7
3
4.7
Review this product
  1. 2
  2. 1
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Operational stability
  • Ease of installation
  • Speed
  • Value for money

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Reviews by our members

  • spyros.it
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    spyros.it

    Very stable with band selection, choose N78 and B3 or B7 depending on which has better SINR, until 5G SA comes to your area, everything works perfectly, connected with deco x50 to be shared in a three-story house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Ease of installation
    • Value for money
    • Operational stability
    • Speed
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • dimitriosm0409
    4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    dimitriosm0409

    Verified purchase

    4 stars because my phone, placed right next to the router, gets about 100mbps more on the speed test (5G) connected to the same server and of course antenna. Otherwise, the menu has a lot of goodies for those who need them. Zyxel quality. If I try it with an external antenna, I will come back.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Kostaras1979
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    Kostaras1979

    I will compare it with the TP-Link Deco X50 5G. MUCH BETTER is the ZYXEL. When we compare routers with SIM, we must do it under the same conditions, location to be correct. Well, the Zyxel has much better signal gain on 5G, better speeds, and distributes the internet to devices in a much better way. I download large files, watch YouTube, play online games simultaneously, and not a single lag!! The Deco never gave me over 400 Mbps while the Zyxel easily hits 500+. Very important: The ping is always below 40. By downloading the Zyxel Air app, everything becomes easy in the initial setup, and for the tech-savvy, you can lock bands. If you look it up, Zyxel is a very good company with networking products, and this is the European model. There is also the ZYXEL NR5103EV2 5G, which is for purchases outside Europe, and in all reviews, it excels in performance!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Operational stability
    • Ease of installation
    • Speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • spyros.it
    5
    spyros.it

    Very stable with band selection, choose N78 and B3 or B7 depending on which has better SINR, until 5G SA comes to your area, everything works perfectly, connected with deco x50 to be shared in a three-story house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • dimitriosm0409
    4
    dimitriosm0409

    4 stars because my phone, placed right next to the router, gets about 100mbps more on the speed test (5G) connected to the same server and of course antenna. Otherwise, the menu has a lot of goodies for those who need them. Zyxel quality. If I try it with an external antenna, I will come back.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Kostaras1979
    5
    Kostaras1979

    I will compare it with the TP-Link Deco X50 5G. MUCH BETTER is the ZYXEL. When we compare routers with SIM, we must do it under the same conditions, location to be correct. Well, the Zyxel has much better signal gain on 5G, better speeds, and distributes the internet to devices in a much better way. I download large files, watch YouTube, play online games simultaneously, and not a single lag!! The Deco never gave me over 400 Mbps while the Zyxel easily hits 500+. Very important: The ping is always below 40. By downloading the Zyxel Air app, everything becomes easy in the initial setup, and for the tech-savvy, you can lock bands. If you look it up, Zyxel is a very good company with networking products, and this is the European model. There is also the ZYXEL NR5103EV2 5G, which is for purchases outside Europe, and in all reviews, it excels in performance!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • See all
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