WiFi7 Router 10 Gbps Zyxel EE5301 (for Fixed Internet Fibre)

The Zyxel EE5301 router supports connection speeds of up to 10 Gbps thanks to high‑speed WAN and LAN ports and also offers modern Wi‑Fi 7 with a total wireless speed of up to 7,200 Mbps. The device also stands out for its combination of simple design and environmental sustainability, which earned it the Red Dot Winner 2024 award.

Technical Specifications:

1x 10 Gbps Ethernet WAN port
1x 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN port
2x 1 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports
Wi‑Fi 7 wireless connectivity on 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax/be) 4×4 with speeds up to 1,376 Mbps and 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be) 4×4 with speeds up to 5,764 Mbps. Internet connection speed depends on the subscribed tariff and local conditions and may differ from the maximum speed of the home Wi‑Fi network.
1x USB 3.0 port for connecting printers, storage devices, or a 4G LTE modem (compatible with Vodafone K5161z)
Router dimensions: 190 x 65 x 200.5 mm

Downloads:

Instructions for connecting and using the modem (in Czech only)
User guide
Declaration of conformity

Manufacturer's address:

Zyxel Communications Corporation; Gladsaxevej 378, 2. th. 2860 Søborg, Denmark, info@cz.zyxel.com

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What is included in the router package?

Router
Power supply
Ethernet cable
Manuals

What do the router lights mean?

Tip: The LED indicators can be disabled in the router’s main menu – tap the three‑line icon in the top right corner and then the LED icon in the top right corner.

POWER

Solid green: The device is powered on and ready for use. Mesh pairing is complete.
Flashing green: The device is starting up or Mesh pairing is in progress.
Solid red: The device has detected an error during self‑testing or a hardware fault has occurred.
Flashing red: The device is updating firmware or the Mesh pairing process has failed.
Off: The device is powered off.

STATUS

Solid green: WAN connection is active and ready for use. All telephone ports are on‑hook.
Flashing green: At least one phone connected to a telephone port is off‑hook or there is an incoming call. There are no voice messages in the corresponding VoIP account.
Solid orange: VoIP service is enabled, but VoIP account registration failed.
Flashing orange: PON registration failed (only for PON connections using an SFP+ module).
Off: All telephone ports are on‑hook. VoIP functionality is disabled or no VoIP account is assigned to the telephone port.

INTERNET

Solid green: The device has obtained a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a DHCP server) and the internet connection is active.
Flashing green: The device is sending or receiving data.
Solid red: The device attempted to obtain a WAN IP address but failed. Possible causes include no response from the DHCP server, no PPPoE response, or failed PPPoE authentication.
Off: No internet connection is available or the gateway is operating in Bridge mode.

Wi‑Fi

Solid green: Wi‑Fi is enabled.
Flashing green: The device is communicating with Wi‑Fi clients.
Flashing orange: The device is establishing a WPS connection with a Wi‑Fi client.
Off: The Wi‑Fi network is disabled.

How to get into the router administration and change the login information?

Connect to the router’s Wi‑Fi network or connect it using an Ethernet cable, then enter http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. To access the interface, you need a user name (User Name) and a password (Login password). The default login credentials can be found on the label on the router.
For security reasons, please change the password after your first login. The router will prompt you to do so automatically.
If you forget the changed password, you will need to restore the router to factory settings. To perform a factory reset, press and hold the RESET button for more than 5 seconds. The button is located on the back of the device.

How do I turn on Wi-Fi, how can I change the Wi-Fi network name and password?

By default, the Wi‑Fi network is enabled. Your network name (SSID) and password (Wireless Key) can be found on the label on the router.
We have also prepared general information about how Wi‑Fi networks work.
You can turn Wi‑Fi off or on by pressing the Wi‑Fi ON/OFF button (for more than 2 seconds) on the back of the router or via the router administration interface.

How can I change the Wi‑Fi name or password?

Log in to the router administration interface.: Connect to the router via Wi‑Fi or using an Ethernet cable, then enter http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. To access the interface, you need a user name (User Name) and password (Login password), which can be found on the label on the router.
Open Wi‑Fi settings.: In the quick access menu, click the arrow in the bottom right corner of the Wi‑Fi settings section.
On the next screen, you can rename your Wi‑Fi network and set a custom password. You can also disable Wi‑Fi for individual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Both bands use the same Wi‑Fi name and password to fully utilise Wi‑Fi 7 features. We recommend not changing this setting.

How can I split the Wi‑Fi networks?

Do you want to have two separate Wi‑Fi networks (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)?

Log in to the router administration interface.: Connect to the router via Wi‑Fi or using an Ethernet cable, then enter http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. To access the interface, you need a user name (User Name) and password (Login password), which can be found on the label on the router.
Go to Main Menu – Network Settings – Wireless – General.: You can open the main menu from the quick access screen (displayed after logging in) by clicking the three‑line icon in the top right corner.
Splitting the Wi‑Fi network.: To split the Wi‑Fi network into individual bands, you must first disable the MLO (Multi‑Link Operation) feature. You can then split the Wi‑Fi network into separate bands on the same page by disabling the Wireless Connectivity option.
The MLO (Multi‑Link Operation) feature allows Wi‑Fi 7 devices to communicate simultaneously across multiple bands, increasing throughput, reducing latency, and improving reliability. For this reason, we recommend not changing this setting.

How do I change the Wi-Fi channel in case of Wi-Fi interference?

Before changing the settings, read the detailed information about the Wi-Fi channels.

Log in to the router administration interface.: Connect to the router via Wi‑Fi or using an Ethernet cable, then enter http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. To access the interface, you need a user name (User Name) and password (Login password), which can be found on the label on the router.
Go to Main Menu – Network Settings – Wireless – General – Channel.: You can open the main menu from the quick access screen (displayed after logging in) by clicking the three‑line icon in the top right corner.
If you do not want to leave Wi‑Fi channel selection set to Auto, select the desired channel number and save the settings.

What affects if I can get 2Gbps connection speed on my device?

Recommended equipment for optimal speed:

Quality data cable
A network card supporting speeds of 2 Gbit/s or higher
An up‑to‑date operating system and web browser (software)

When you order the service, we recommend that you use a professional installation from our technician, who will not only plug in the new modem, but also set up the connection for you on your device and make sure that you have everything set up and ready to connect at the highest possible speed.
Connection speed is affected by other applications running on the computer, antivirus programs and firewalls. Even though our connection will run at full speed, your computer may occasionally "lag" and only use a portion of the available speed.
The main advantage of 2gigabit fixed internet is the high capacity of your connection. You can make full use of the connection on various devices (laptops, mobile phones, game consoles, smart TVs, etc.), which will practically not be affected due to the high speed. So you don't have to worry about your smart TV, etc., stopping working when you start a video conference on your laptop.
If you connect via Wi‑Fi, the connection speed is most affected by Wi‑Fi interference (such as obstacles along the signal path or other wireless networks in your area) and by the capabilities of your device, which may not support the latest Wi‑Fi standards. For this reason, we do not recommend measuring internet speed over Wi‑Fi, as the results may be inaccurate. To achieve the highest speeds, support for Wi‑Fi 6 or later is required. The device should be located close to the modem and have a clear line of sight to it. Due to the limitations of wireless networks, the measured speed may still be lower than when using a wired Ethernet connection.

Last updated 17. 03. 2026