ZyXEL NBG6616 (2014) review
The ZyXEL NBG6616 (NBG6616) router released in 2014. It is powered by Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557 @ 720 MHz chipset, 128 MB RAM and 16 MB flash. The AC1200 router is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, and the maximum speed that you can get with NBG6616 is 300 + 867 Mbps.
The Guest network is a useful feature of the NBG6616 router that creates a separate network for guests. It has 1 x USB 2.0 port(s).
The NBG6616 router has 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN and 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports.
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ZyXEL NBG6616 (NBG6616) specifications
| Brand | ZyXEL |
|---|---|
| Name | NBG6616 |
| Type | NBG6616 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2014 |
Body
| Dimensions | 218 x 145 x 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 375 g |
System
The router's memory (RAM) cannot be expanded. By default, the router's flash memory is used to store the ZyXEL operating system.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557 @ 720 MHz |
|---|---|
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| OS | ZyXEL |
| Power supply | 12 V / 2 A |
Network
The latest firmware supports IPv6 protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet.
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WAN ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Mobile network | no |
| VPN support | no |
Wireless
The NBG6616 is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4 GHz is the most widely used frequency and in some cases may be overcrowded. The NBG6616 supports the 5 GHz band. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels.
| Antennas | 2 x 5 dBi fixed |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | yes |
| 5 GHz | yes |
| 60 GHz | no |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Class | AC1200 |
| Speed | 300 + 867 Mbps |
| Transmit power | 20 dBm |
| Security | WEP WPA WPA2 |
| Guest network | yes |
Connectivity
You can attach a compatible USB printer to the ZyXEL NBG6616 device. It has built-in NAS functionality.
| USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Print server | yes |
| File server | yes |
Administration
The default IP addresses of the ZyXEL NBG6616 device is 192.168.1.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page.
| Default IP | 192.168.1.1 |
|---|---|
| Default username | blank |
| Default password | 1234 |
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