Zyxel ARMOR Z2 – AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Gigabit Wifi Router

  • AC2600 wireless speed for surfing the web, streaming 4K content and online gaming
  • MU-MIMO support provides accelerated wifi speed when multiple users are connected simultaneously
  • 1.7 GHz dual-core processor
  • 4 adjustable high-performance antennas
  • The Zyxel ONE Connect app makes installation and management easy

THE NEED FOR SPEED

Zyxel ARMOR Z2 is a wireless router designed for power-users – users demanding the fastest, most reliable WiFi connectivity possible – across the maximum number of devices – even as they roam around the premises. So the ARMOR Z2 is perfect for immersive multimedia online gaming and Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) video streaming applications, such as 4K TV.

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Description

ZYXEL ARMOR Z2 - UNDER THE HOOD

Powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz CPU, 4 GB of eMMC Flash Storage, and the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, the ARMOR Z2 delivers up to three times the speed of traditional wireless routers. With intelligent beamforming technology, the WiFi signal is focused and amplified for each WiFi device, tracking its location and maximising speed and connectivity as it moves around the coverage area.

With its Powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor and its advanced dual-band Wi-Fi with StreamBoostTM technology, the Armor Z2 delivers the uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity needed for the most demanding gaming & multi-media streaming requirements.

Whether it’s 4K UHD media, immersive gaming, large file transfers, or music streaming, the ARMOR Z2’s 2600Mbps stream speed makes light work of your richest video content.

SUPERSONIC QUAD STREAM WIFI AC2600

bandwidth, you can stream high definition movies without stutter, transfer massive files faster, and play online games with lower latency.

Make the most of your internet connection, whether fiber or some other high speed service, by connecting all your devices via the ARMOR Z2 high-performance router.

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PROCESSOR

Dual Core 1.7 GHz CPU

The ARMOR Z2 is powered with a high-end processor, giving you better routing performance for each of the bandwidth-hungry devices across your network.

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512 MB RAM

4GB eMMC Flash Storage

Storage for applications including: StreamBoost, usage monitor, DLNA database, and future applications.

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MU-MIMO FOR UP TO 3X FASTER PERFORMANCE

Experience the best MU-MIMO performance and reliability with the latest generation of Qualcomm's AC2600 Wi-Fi.

802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology serves multiple devices at once, meaning that every device has dedicated Wi-Fi streaming with speeds up to 3x faster than traditional technology.

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4K READY

Stream 4K video content without stutter to the latest smart televisions or streaming boxes. Enjoy the best experience of ultra-high definition with the ARMOR Z2

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QUALCOMM'S STREAMBOOST ™

Run as many network applications as you want without sacrificing your network streaming experience or increasing online game latency. Qualcomm's StreamBoost™ intelligently manages your Internet bandwidth for all your networking needs without setting up complicated QoS .

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EFFICIENCY AND CONTROL

In addition to fast and efficient PC-free installation and setup, the ARMOR Z2 has a unique usage monitor, allowing you to track your bandwidth usage by both device and application, and receive notifications of approaching thresholds - invaluable should your current Internet plan have a maximum usage limit.

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Set up and configure the ARMOR Z2 quickly and easily with our guided eaZy123 setup! With no PC and no complex installation steps, you’ll be up and running in no time.

USAGE MONITOR

Usage Monitor shows how your home network bandwidth is being used, by which applications, and on which devices.

You can even set a warning so you’ll be notified when approaching the maximum usage limit of your internet plan.

ONE CONNECT

ZyXEL's ONE Connect mobile app provides an easy solution to expand your Wi-Fi network with ONE Connect ready devices.

Effortlessly copy your existing ZyXEL Wi-Fi network to a ONE Connect ready extender for a unified Wi-Fi experience.

We also encourage you to get an easy future-proofed solution with ONE Connect.

ZYXEL PHOTO

With USB storage connected to the ARMOR Z2, this free app lets you automatically backup photos from your favorite mobile devices.

ADJUSTABLE ANTENNAS

Fine tune your wireless signals to achieve maximum coverage for all devices across your entire premises.

500 m2Coverage & 4x4Streams

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BEAMFORMING COVERAGE

Unlike traditional wireless which scatters signals everywhere, the ARMOR Z2 pinpoints each device and focuses the wireless beam solely to that device, providing stronger wireless signals.

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HERMAL

Our unique airflow design lets cool air circulate through the chassis, expelling the hot air faster and without it recirculating back into the router.

4 Inlet & 4 Outlet

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THERMALLY ENHANCED CHASSIS

The new ARMOR Z2 is designed to expel heat more efficiently, keeping all the components running cooler, resulting in faster and more reliable operation.

FREE DDNS

Remotely manage your router, run a website, share files, and much more with our free and easy to remember DDNS address.

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2 USB PORTS & MYZYXEL CLOUD

Connect storage devices with one of the fastest USB connections available, ensuring maximum data sharing performance across your network.

Register myZyXELcloud to remotely access and manage various functions on the ARMOR Z2 from myZyXELcloud.

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WIFI PROTECTED ACCESS WPA/WPA2

Improve the security of your Wi-Fi connections with stronger wireless encryption.

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DENIAL OF SERVICE PROTECTION

Protect and secure your shared network and Internet connection from hackers and other malicious attacks.

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Package Contents

What's Included?

  • Wireless router x1
  • Power adapter x1
  • Ethernet cable x1
  • Quick start guide

System Specifications

Wireless Standard

  • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
  • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz

Wireless Speed

  • Transmit
    • 800 Mbps* for 2.4 GHz
    • 1733 Mbps* for 5 GHz
  • Receive
    • 800 Mbps* for 2.4 GHz
    • 1733 Mbps* for 5 GHz

Wireless Security

  • WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPS support

Wireless Features

  • MU-MIMO
  • Guest Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
  • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
  • Auto channel selection
  • Wireless scheduling
  • Wireless output power management
  • MAC address filtering

Routing

  • WAN type: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP
  • IGMP v1/v2
  • Auto-IP change
  • IPv4/IPv6
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Port trigger
  • DHCP server/client
  • DNS relay
  • Dynamic DNS

NAT ALG and Pass-Through

  • PPTP / L2TP / IPSec / FTP / SIP / H.323 / RTSP / IRC / SNMP

Firewall

  • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
  • Denial of Service
  • MAC filter
  • TCP/IP filter

Application Control

  • Usage monitor
  • ZyXEL Photo App
  • Dynamic QoS(StreamBoostTM)
  • Parental control
  • ONE Connect

USB

  • Mass storage support by SMB/CIFS/FTP/WebDAV
  • Print server

Media Server

  • DLNA

System Management

  • Online firmware upgrade
  • Remote management
  • Wake on LAN
  • UPnP

Operation Mode

  • Router mode
  • Access point mode

Hardware Specifications

CPU

  • 1.7 GHz dual-core Processor

Memory

  • 512 MB RAM and 4 GB eMMC

WAN

  • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port with auto MDI/MDIX support

LAN

  • Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports with auto MDI/MDIX support

Antenna

  • Four dual-band high-performance antennas

USB

  • USB 3.0 x1
  • USB 2.0 x1

LED Indicator

  • Power/SYS
  • Internet
  • Wireless 2.4G/WPS
  • Wireless 5G/WPS

Buttons

  • Power switch
  • Reset button
  • WPS button
  • Wireless on/off button

Physical Specifications

Item

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.): 250 x 168 x 51/9.8 x 6.6 x 2
  • Weight (kg/lb.): 0.57/1.26

Packing

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.): 445 x 258 x 60/17.5 x 10.2 x 2.4
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.): 1.56/3.44

Environmental Specifications

Operating Environment

  • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Storage Environment

  • Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
  • Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)