NR5309

5G NR Indoor Router

The Zyxel NR5309 5G NR Indoor Router is engineered to meet the demands 3GPP Rel. 15 5G NR, up to 2.6
of 5G connectivity, offering essential features and functionalities. Compliant Gbps/650 Mbps (DL/UL) with
with Wi-Fi 6 standards, the NR5309 ensures high-speed connectivity. With the support of NSA & SA mode
its user-friendly refurbishment design, deployment across diverse customer
locations is streamlined, accelerating 5G FWA service rollouts. Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) AX3000, 2x2 +
3x3 for superior performance
and coverage
Benefits
DL 4x4 MIMO, built-in 4 high-
Lightning-fast internet connectivity with SA/NSA dual mode
performance 4G/5G antennas
Supports a broad range of spectrum with 5G NR speeds up to 2.6 Gbps/650
Mbps* (DL/UL) and 4G LTE DL speeds of up to 600 Mbps*. The NR5309
Remote management via
helps service providers raise network performance. Compliant with both
TR-069/TR-369 (TR-181 and
Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture, the NR5309
TR-143), HTTP/web GUI, and
facilitates your deployment during 5G migration for faster FWA service
FTP
rollouts.

Remote firmware upgrade

Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) technology for superior performance and
(FOTA)
coverage
Compliant with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard, the NR5309 offers speeds of up to Zyxel One app (iOS and
3,000 Mbps with 2X2 UL/DL MU-MIMO. With the uplink MU-MIMO, Orthogonal Android)
Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), and beamforming technologies
empower the NR5309 to deliver premium speed for multi-streaming data
Resource-efficient product
access and optimal Wi-Fi experience without dead zones.
design with lower carbon
emission

Datasheet NR5309
Strengthen your competitive edge with Fixed SA/NSA dual-mode compliant
Wireless Access (FWA)
Deploying NR5309 as part of FWA allows you to extend The Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) compliant
your 4G/5G service coverage into subscribers’ homes and architecture of NR5309 improves your operational
workplaces without extra wire infrastructure. This secures efficiency during 5G migration, accelerating your 5G
the TCOs and increases business revenue by supporting a service rollouts.
larger number of subscribers with a premium fixed-grade
connection.

Effortless installation network setup and Resource-efficient product design with lower
management with Zyxel One app carbon emission
The NR5309 comes with a brand new companion app – Zyxel commits to a greener planet and improving the
Zyxel One. The intuitive user interface of Zyxel One provides community’s environmental well-being. The NR5309 is
your customers with an effortless installation journey, eSIM constructed from 65% PCR plastic material, while the
service, and routine management for subscribers’ home packaging is made from 100% recycled paper with soy ink
or office networks, which minimizes service calls while for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)-free printing.
enhancing user satisfaction.

Specifications
System specifications IP firewall • Supports Zyxel One (iOS and
• DoS attack detection Android) for easy installation and
IP networking
• Supports SPI local management
• Supports 5G SA slicing
• Application-level firewall (LAN to
• Supports IPv4/IPv6 dual stack WLAN feature
WAN such as FTP, HTTP, Telnet, Ping)
(NDP IPv6) • Auto channel selection
• Filters LAN MAC address
• DHCP Client/server • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
• Filters LAN IP address
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
pass-through Management • Wi-Fi-enabled devices: up to 64
• Supports NAT/NAPT • Supports local/remote device • Security: none, WPA2-Personal, WPA/
• Supports DMZ management and firmware upgrade WPA2, WPA3
• Multiple APNs via TR-069 and web GUI • MAC address filtering with 64
• Supports port forwarding • PIN/PUK management addresses supported
• APN management • Multiple SSIDs/hide SSIDs
Routing
• Operating frequency band selection • WLAN scheduling
• Supports bridge and router modes
CLI/SSH (local and remote SSH
• Supports remote management under
access)
bridge mode
• Supports UPnP IGD
• Static/dynamic route setting
• Supports web server API to support
APPs

Datasheet NR5309 2
Hardware specifications 5G/4G antennas Certification
• Four embedded omni-directional
5G NR interface • CE
antennas
• 3GPP Release 15 standard-compliant • UKCA
• Antenna spec (Peak gain)
• Supports both NSA and SA modes • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification
■ 700 MHz ~ 960 MHz: 2 dBi
■ FDD: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n66
■ 1.4 GHz ~ 2.7 GHz: 5 dBi
■ TDD: n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
■ 3.3 GHz ~ 4.2 GHz: 5 dBi
Package contents
• Supports DL 4×4 MIMO: n1/n3/n7/n38/ • EU or UK plug power adaptor
n40/n41/n77/n78 Hardware interface • Ethernet cable 1.8 m 8P8C
• Data rates: • Two 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 • Quick Start Guide
■ 5G SA: DL 2 Gbps; UL 1 Gbps* LAN ports, LAN2 can be configured
■ 5G NSA: DL 2.6 Gbps; for Ethernet WAN port * The maximum data rate is a theoretical value.
The actual data rates depend on the network
UL 650 Mbps* • LED indicators: environment.
■ Power indication
• Supports DL modulation QPSK,
■ Signal strength
16-QAM, 64-QAM, and 256-QAM
■ Internet connection status
• Supports UL modulation QPSK,
■ Wi-Fi AP status
16-QAM, 64-QAM, and 256-QAM
■ WPS status
• Output power:
■ Class 2 (26 dBm) for 5G NR n41/ • One 4FF nano SIM card slot
n77/n78 • One power on/off button
■ Class 3 (23 dBm) for rest FDD/ • One reset button
TDD 5G NR bands • One WPS/Wi-Fi on/off button

4G LTE interface
• 3GPP UE Category 19 standard- Power consumption
compliant • 24 W (peak)
• Supports frequencies:
■ LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/
Physical specifications
B20/B28/B66 • Item dimensions (WxDxH):
■ LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41
103 x 103 x 222 mm
• Supports DL 2×2 MIMO for all LTE (4.06” x 4.06” x 8.74”)
bands • Item weight: 638 g (1.41 lb.)
• Peak data rates: • Packing dimensions (WxDxH):
■ Max. DL 600 Mbps/UL 150 Mbps
252 x 171 x 110 mm
• Supports DL modulation QPSK, (9.92” x 6.73” x 4.33”)
16-QAM, 64-QAM, and 256-QAM • Packing weight: 1090 g (2.40 lb.)
• Supports UL modulation QPSK,
16-QAM, 64-QAM, and 256-QAM
Environmental specifications
• Output power:
■ Class 3 (23 dBm) for rest FDD/TDD Operating environment
LTE bands • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
Wi-Fi air Interface
• Humidity: 10% to 95% RH
• Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/
(non-condensing)
ac/ax
• Wireless speeds: Storage environment
■ Link rates up to 3,000 Mbps* for • Temperature: -30°C to 70°C
802.11ax DBDC (-22°F to 158°F)
• Internal Wi-Fi antenna: • Humidity: 10% to 95%
■ Dual-band & concurrent 2x2 +3x3 (non-condensing)
• Wi-Fi antenna gain:
■ ~3.5 dBi for 2.4 GHz

■ ~4.5 dBi for 5 GHz

Datasheet NR5309 3
Application diagram

Home/office
5G NR Wi-Fi clients

2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Laptop

4G LTE

IP STB TV

NR5309
5G NR Indoor Router
Game
console
5G/4G
base station
Ethernet 5G NR/4G LTE
Fiber Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Hardware description

GbE LAN1 port

GbE LAN2/WAN port

WPS & Wi-Fi Power button

on/off button
Power jack

Reset button Nano SIM

For more product information, visit us on the web at

https://www.zyxel.com/service-provider
Copyright © 2024 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 12/09/24

Datasheet NR5309