Zyxel Nbg5715: Good But Expensive Router

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We tested the router Linksys E4200 and gave it eight out of ten in the ratings. Now that we are testing the router Zyxel NBG5715 turned us of how many similarities there are between them. The similarities do not apply to the design. Where we are with the u4873 was impressed by how neat and clean it was, we note only the Zyxel NBG5715 that it has an okay look, like most other routers on the market.

Nor does the installation give an equally positive impression. While floating it on without any major problems, but the interface is not as neat and educational at Zyxel NBG5715 as with the Linksys E4200. Interface to make changes and settings in the router does not impress either. It is certainly not the worst we've seen, but could have been a lot more user friendly.

Fast but not unique
Once we get started with our speed tests, it will be fun. On paper promises wireless speeds of up to 900 megabits per second (450 megabits per second at 2.4 GHz and 450 megabits per second at 5 GHz band), but as usual, this is only theoretical ...
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At one meter distance, without any obstacles, we reach the somewhat amazing 88 megabits per second for downloads (89 for Linksys) and 66 megabits per second for uploads (68 for Linksys). When we go off ten yards, with both walls and a steel door between the computer and the router, we get speed 38 megabits per second down and 36 megabits per second up (exactly the same as the Linksys). In other words, the scope also very good.

Like the Linksys router can do Zyxel NBG5715 excellent even when we increase the traffic significantly on the network. With a variety of connected devices, streaming HD video and online gaming slow speeds, in principle, not at all. And we get the same great performance results when we wirelessly transfer files between two computers that equipped with acer travelmate 2420 battery on the network.

High price tag
Functionally, they are both routers also very similar, but with a small plus for Zyxel NBG5715. For example, it is equipped with two USB ports and a acer aspire 9300 battery, so you both can connect an external USB hard drive and share a printer on the network.

The price tag for Zyxel NBG5715 is the master. With a recommended price of 1700 SEK is on the verge of not being affordable and it is only just reaching up to his eighth in the ratings.

Zyxel NBG5715


Wan: Gigabit Ethernet.

Lan: 4 Gigabit Ethernet.

WLAN: 802.11 a / b / g / n, WEP, WPA, WPA2, dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Number of Antennas: 3 pieces.

Dimensions: 21.4 x 7.4 x 16.5 cm.

Weight: 490 grams.

Other: Two USB ports to net usb support

Indicative price: 1700 SEK.