ZBT Z8105AX-M2-C: The 5G CPE with Cylindrical Design Built for Home & Enterprise Wi-Fi 6

ZBT Z8105AX-M2-C: The 5G CPE with Cylindrical Design Built for Home & Enterprise Wi-Fi 6

Not every enterprise deployment demands a rack-mount router bristling with external antennas. For open-plan offices, hotel lobbies, retail floors, and smart home environments, form factor matters as much as performance. The ZBT Z8105AX-M2-C reimagines the 5G CPE in a sleek cylindrical enclosure — packing dual-SIM 5G capability, Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, and 8 internal FPC antennas into a design that fits any environment without compromise.

ZBT Z8105AX-M2-C 5G CPE Wi-Fi 6 Cylindrical Router
ZBT Z8105AX-M2-C — Dual-SIM 5G CPE with Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 in a compact cylindrical design with 8 internal FPC antennas

When Design Meets 5G Performance

Traditional CPE routers prioritize signal over aesthetics. The Z8105AX-M2-C challenges that assumption. By integrating 8 high-performance FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) antennas internally within a cylindrical housing, ZBT has eliminated the visual clutter of external antennas without sacrificing the AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 throughput that enterprise and prosumer deployments demand.

Powered by the MediaTek MT7981B ARM Cortex-A53 Dual Core CPU at 1.3GHz and the MT7976CN Wi-Fi chipset, the Z8105AX-M2-C delivers the same processing muscle as its rack-form counterparts — in a footprint that blends into any environment.

WI-FI SPEED
2975Mbps
Total AX3000 throughput across 2.4GHz & 5.8GHz
5G MODULES
2× M.2
Dual M.2 slots with USB 3.0 BUS for 5G modems
ANTENNAS
8×
Internal FPC antennas — zero visual clutter

Hardware Architecture: MT7981B at the Core

The Z8105AX-M2-C shares the same proven silicon foundation as the wider Z8105AX-M2 platform. The MediaTek MT7981B delivers dual-core 1.3GHz routing performance with hardware NAT acceleration, while 256MB DDR3 RAM and 128MB SPI NAND Flash provide ample headroom for concurrent 5G modem management, VPN tunneling, and OpenWrt-based custom firmware deployments.

Two M.2 slots (USB 3.0 BUS) accommodate dual 5G modems simultaneously, paired with two Standard SIM card slots for carrier-level redundancy — all enclosed within the cylindrical chassis without external cabling or antenna masts.

Z8105AX-M2-C Hospitality Network Topology
Hospitality deployment: ISP or optional 5G WAN, distributing Wi-Fi 6 to guest devices, staff tablets, and smart rooms via internal FPC antennas

Interface & Connectivity at a Glance

CPU
MT7981B ARM Cortex-A53
Dual-core, 1.3GHz — hardware NAT & routing acceleration
Wi-Fi Rate
MAX 2975 Mbps
2.4GHz 573Mbps + 5.8GHz 2402Mbps, IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a/b/g
WAN Port
1× 1000Mbps WAN
Gigabit WAN for wired ISP or fiber backup uplink
LAN Ports
3× 1000Mbps LAN
Wired downstream for workstations, switches, or NAS
Memory
256MB DDR3 / 128MB NAND
Stable performance for concurrent 5G + Wi-Fi 6 sessions
Module Slots
2× M.2 (USB 3.0 BUS)
Dual 5G modems for load balancing or carrier failover
SIM Card Slots
2× Standard SIM
Dual SIM for multi-operator or redundancy configurations
Antenna
8× Internal FPC
Fully concealed — clean aesthetics without signal compromise

Designed for Environments Where Looks Matter

The Z8105AX-M2-C opens up 5G CPE deployments to spaces where a traditional router would be out of place. Its compact cylindrical form and all-internal antenna design make it equally at home on a reception desk, in a hotel room, or mounted discreetly in a retail display area.

  • Hospitality & Hotel Deployments: Place in guest rooms or lobby areas without disrupting interior design. Internal FPC antennas deliver full AX3000 coverage without the industrial look of external antenna arrays.
  • Retail & Showroom Connectivity: Provide reliable Wi-Fi 6 to POS terminals, digital displays, and staff devices in aesthetically curated retail environments where router aesthetics matter.
  • SME Office Gateway: A single unit covers open-plan offices with 5G WAN uplink and Gigabit LAN distribution — without requiring a dedicated server room or cable management for external antennas.
  • Dual-Operator 5G Redundancy: Dual M.2 + dual SIM support means two independent 5G modems from different carriers, ensuring always-on connectivity for business-critical applications.
  • ODM / OEM White-Label Builds: ZBT's open platform supports custom firmware, carrier-specific branding, and white-label packaging for system integrators targeting the hospitality or SME market.
Z8105AX-M2-C hotel deployment scenario
From hotel lobbies to smart offices — the Z8105AX-M2-C brings 5G + Wi-Fi 6 performance to spaces where design cannot be compromised

The ZBT Platform Advantage

ZBT has shipped 5G CPE and Wi-Fi solutions to carriers, enterprises, and system integrators across 60+ countries. The Z8105AX-M2-C is built on the same trusted ODM platform — now in a form factor that meets the aesthetic demands of modern hospitality, retail, and enterprise environments, with full support for white-label configurations and volume B2B procurement.

Procurement & Integration

The Z8105AX-M2-C is available for direct B2B purchase with volume pricing tiers, flexible NET payment terms for qualified buyers, and dedicated pre-sales technical support. ZBT's engineering team provides full datasheet packages, modem compatibility lists, firmware customization scoping, and integration assistance for enterprise and ODM/OEM procurement workflows.

Sample units are available for qualified evaluations. Lead time, MOQ, and white-label configuration options are available on request.

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