Z8116AX-DS | Mini 5G WiFi 6 CPE RouterMT7981B · 2975Mbps · Dual SIM · USB-C · Gigabit

Name: Z8116AX-DS | Mini 5G WiFi 6 CPE RouterMT7981B · 2975Mbps · Dual SIM · USB-C · Gigabit
Brand: ZBT-5G
Availability: OutOfStock

Product Model: Z8116AX-DS (MT7981B)

Protocol: IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a/ac/ax

Wi-Fi Rate: 2.4GHz MAX 573Mbps / 5.8GHz MAX 2402Mbps / Total 2975Mbps

Interface: 1*1000Mbps WAN Port

Port: 1*TYPE-C, supports 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A

Button: 1*Reset Button, 1*FN Button

SIM Card Slot: 2*self-ejecting SIM slots, supporting SIM/USIM

Antenna: 2*omnidirectional 2.4G and 5.8G dual-band antennas, 4*omnidirectional 5G antennas

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Powerful Wi-Fi 6 & 5G — In a Compact Desktop Design

Most routers are too bulky for a clean desk setup. Compact ones sacrifice performance. The ZBT Z8116AX-DS breaks that tradeoff — packing AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, 5G dual-SIM connectivity, and Gigabit ports into an ultra-compact desktop form factor that fits anywhere, powered simply via TYPE-C.

Why Choose Z8116AX-DS?

Wi-Fi 6

AX3000 — 2,975 Mbps

802.11ax dual-band — smooth everyday connections for all your home and office devices

5G / 4G

Dual SIM — Self-Ejecting

2× self-ejecting SIM slots (SIM/USIM) — flexible carrier options with automatic failover

Form Factor

Ultra-Compact Desktop

Tiny footprint — powerful performance in a space-saving design that sits neatly on any desk

Power

TYPE-C — 5V/9V/12V

Universal TYPE-C power (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) — one cable, clean desk, easy setup

Wired Ports

1G WAN + 1G LAN

Gigabit WAN and LAN — fast wired access for desktops, smart TVs, and office equipment

Processing

MT7981B Dual-Core 1.3GHz

ARM Cortex-A53 + 1GB DDR4 — handles concurrent connections and 5G routing reliably

Who It’s For

Home users who want fast Wi-Fi 6 without a bulky router taking up desk space. Remote workers who need 5G backup when wired broadband drops. Minimalists and small apartment dwellers who value clean, compact setups. Anyone who wants powerful connectivity in the smallest possible footprint.

Built on ZBT’s enterprise networking platform — trusted by homes, offices, and ODM partners worldwide — the Z8116AX-DS delivers Wi-Fi 6 performance and 5G flexibility without compromise.

Wi-Fi 6 Performance. 5G Connectivity. Compact Design.

Product Specifications

Specification Name	Specification Value
CPU	Main Chipset: MT7981B ARM Cortex-A53 Dual Core CPU, 1.3GHz Frequency
WiFi Chip	MT7976CN; IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a/ac/ax; 2.4GHz MAX 573Mbps / 5.8GHz MAX 2402Mbps / Total 2975Mbps
RAM	DDR4 1GB
Flash	SPI NAND Flash 128MB
LAN Port	11000Mbps WAN Port, 11000Mbps LAN Ports
Color	1TYPE-C, supports 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A; 1Reset Button, 1FN Button; 2self-ejecting SIM slots, supporting SIM/USIM; 2omnidirectional 2.4G and 5.8G dual-band antennas / 4omnidirectional 5G antennas
Dimensions (L×W×H)	204 × 182.2 × 75.48 mm

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Service & Support

Inquiry-Within 24 hours
Submit your router requirements and specifications. Our team reviews your request and provides preliminary feedback on feasibility and timeline.

Solution Development-1-3 days
We develop a customized solution based on your needs, including technical specifications, feature recommendations, and preliminary pricing.

Engineering Design-3-7 days
Our engineering team designs custom firmware, hardware improvements, and integration protocols specific to your application.

Prototyping and Testing-7-15 days
We manufacture prototype units and conduct comprehensive testing, including performance validation, compatibility checks, and quality assurance.

Customization-3-10 days
Fine-tune router configuration based on test results. Adjust specifications, optimize performance, and implement your branding requirements.

Mass Production-15-30 days
Begin full-scale production with quality control at every stage. We ensure consistency and reliability across all units.

Delivery and Support-Ongoing support
Ship your customized routers and provide comprehensive technical support, firmware updates, and warranty service throughout the product lifecycle.