Zyxel EE3101 2.5 GbE WiFi 7 Router

The Zyxel EE3101 is an Ethernet IAD built for service providers delivering broadband and voice services over Ethernet networks. With a 2.5GbE WAN port and dual-band Wi-Fi 7, it gives residential subscribers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for broadband, wireless and voice from a single unit.

Rated BE3600, the Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) radio covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) lets client devices use both at once — improving reliability, maximising throughput and cutting latency for real-time applications such as gaming and video streaming. When a larger home needs more coverage, the matching WE3100 Wi-Fi 7 extender joins it in a self-adapting mesh; if the service calls for BE7200-class wireless, step up to the EE3301.

Key features

• Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 dual-band wireless across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for fast, efficient coverage throughout the home.
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) improves reliability, maximises data speeds and significantly reduces latency for gaming and streaming.
• 2.5GbE WAN so multi-gigabit broadband services are delivered at full speed.
• GbE and 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-speed wired devices alongside the wireless network.
• Integrated VoIP capability for comprehensive home broadband and voice services.
• EasyMesh and MPro Mesh integration for self-adapting, whole-home Wi-Fi that is simple to manage and extend.
• TR-369/TR-069 remote management on the Zyxel OPAL platform to simplify deployment and reduce operational costs.

Works with

• Zyxel WE3100 — matching BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 mesh extender
• Zyxel EE3301 — step up to BE7200 Wi-Fi 7
• All routers
• All networking

Frequently asked questions

Can I extend the Wi-Fi coverage?

Yes. The EE3101 supports EasyMesh and Zyxel's MPro Mesh, so extenders such as the WE3100 join a self-adapting, whole-home mesh with seamless roaming rather than a separate network.

What does Multi-Link Operation actually do?

MLO lets a Wi-Fi 7 client use the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously instead of picking one. The result is higher effective speed, better reliability and noticeably lower latency — most obvious in gaming, video calls and streaming.

Does it support voice services?

Yes — the EE3101 has integrated VoIP capability, so providers can deliver broadband, Wi-Fi and voice from the one device.

Can it be managed remotely?

Yes. It supports TR-369 and TR-069 remote management and is built on the Zyxel OPAL platform, which simplifies provisioning and reduces the operational cost of large CPE estates.

Specifying CPE for a broadband rollout? Call 0333 242 1314 or email sales@clisecure.com and we will size the routers, extenders and voice options before you order.