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.
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.

512 MB RAM
4GB eMMC Flash Storage
Storage for applications including: StreamBoost, usage monitor, DLNA database, and future applications.

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.
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
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 .
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.
EAZY123
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
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.

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

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.
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.
WIFI PROTECTED ACCESS WPA/WPA2
Improve the security of your Wi-Fi connections with stronger wireless encryption.
DENIAL OF SERVICE PROTECTION
Protect and secure your shared network and Internet connection from hackers and other malicious attacks.
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)