Catalog   /   Mobile Phones & Gadgets   /   LTE/5G Modems

Comparison NETGEAR AC791L vs NETGEAR 771S

Add to comparison
NETGEAR AC791L
NETGEAR 771S
NETGEAR AC791LNETGEAR 771S
Outdated Product
from $79.32
Outdated Product
User reviews
2
0
0
0
TOP sellers
PowerBank function (via USB). Connect up to 15 devices. Color screen. Touch control. Connectors for external antennas.
Device typeportable routerportable router
Wi-Fi  
Connected devices, up to15
Connection
Communication generation
2G
3G
4G (LTE)
2G
3G
4G (LTE)
4G (LTE)Cat.4 (150/50 Mbps)Cat.4 (150/50 Mbps)
Transmission technology
GPRS
EDGE
W-CDMA
HSUPA
HSDPA
HSPA+
LTE
GPRS
EDGE
W-CDMA
HSUPA
HSDPA
HSPA+
LTE
Ports
microUSB
microUSB
Features
External antenna connector
MIMO antenna connection
SIM card slot
Display
General
Built-in battery
Battery capacity4340 mAh2500 mAh
Operating time (internet browsing)24 h10 h
Operating time (standby)240 h
Power bank feature
Dimensions110x68x19 mm110x69x15.2 mm
Weight164 g112 g
Added to E-Catalogdecember 2017may 2016
Compare NETGEAR AC791L and 771S
NETGEAR AC791L often compared
NETGEAR 771S often compared
Glossary

Connected devices, up to

The largest number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the modem via Wi-Fi (see "Connection").

The presence of this limitation is due to the fact that processing network requests from several devices at once requires a fairly large amount of computing resources, and there are not so many of them in miniature electronics like wireless modems. However, even inexpensive models can support about 5 – 6 devices, which is more than enough for most cases; and in more advanced modems, this number can reach 10.

Battery capacity

The capacity of the battery installed in the modem with the corresponding type of power supply (see below).

The higher the capacity, the longer the battery is able to work without recharging, all other things being equal. However, note that the situation of "other things being equal" is almost not found in modern wireless modems. First, different data transmission technologies (see above) have different power consumption; secondly, even models supporting the same standards can differ in power consumption (and battery life) due to design differences. Therefore, this indicator in most cases is purely reference information, and even very similar models can only be compared approximately. When choosing, it is worth focusing primarily on the claimed specs of the battery life (see below).

Operating time (internet browsing)

The maximum operating time of the modem with battery power (see "Power") on a single charge in Internet browsing mode. Such power is typical for Wi-Fi routers, therefore, usually, Internet browsing is supposed to provide access to the World Wide Web for an external Wi-Fi device.

This spec is the main indicator of battery life for any battery-powered modem, because it describes the time of using it for its main purpose without recharging. At the same time, you should know that this indicator is measured under certain "perfect" conditions; the actual operating time depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of browsing, the amount of data transferred, the number of connected devices and the distance to them, the cellular network signal strength, etc. Therefore, in fact, the battery life of the modem may be somewhat lower. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to compare different models with each other according to the operating time stated in the specs.

Operating time (standby)

The maximum time the modem can operate on battery power (see "Power") in standby mode on a single battery charge.

This mode can be described as the standby mode. It assumes that the device is turned on, its operating circuits are powered and ready to respond to an incoming signal or user command at any time, but no data exchange occurs and no features work. This indicator is not as important as the Internet browsing time (see above), but it is also of practical importance and allows you to evaluate the battery life of the device — after all, during breaks between communication sessions, the modem is in standby mode.

Power bank feature

Possibility of modem performing in power bank mode. This mode allows you to use the built-in battery to power your smartphone or other external gadget. Thus, the modem can be an additional external battery, which is important in situations where it is not possible to charge a portable device.