We think that finding a professional who is not a vikorist and has no knowledge of drone-free routers (also called a router) today will be very difficult. This device, as we speak about the main function, allows you to create a local network at home or in the office, connecting several clients and providing them with access to the Internet through one connection. Clients can use computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, video cameras, storage devices, printers, receivers, TVs and other equipment. There are also exotic options, such as lamps, sockets and kettles. For a seamless connection, you can use darts or dartless Wi-Fi networks.
There are a number of models of drone-free routers on the market today, the variety of which varies tenfold, so the choice of the optimal option is often challenging. From this material we can understand the characteristics of this type of property, which you should pay attention to when choosing and how to properly manage your power.
It is important for us that today it is practical to own both a hardware platform and software. From the point of view, there are genuine elements of resentment, and only this effective interaction allows you to achieve a good result.
It is also important that in this article we speak about the largest mass segment of devices connected to the Internet using Ethernet technology - a standard cable (twisted pair). Also, some of the information will be useful for those who choose different options for DSL and optics.
Technical characteristics
Lastly, from the first group, because it is easy to evaluate, some of these parameters are most often indicated in the product description.
Wired ports
What is important is the number of ports the routers have for connecting the wired network - both the operator’s cable and their clients. Blame may arise, perhaps, from mobile models with the support of mobile networks and Wi-Fi. This is one of the simplest characteristics - you need to know the number of ports and their fluidity. The scheme that has become a standard is designated 1×WAN+4×LAN, which means one port for connecting to the provider (WAN) and several ports for your devices (LAN). Some routers use 1×WAN+2×LAN or 1×WAN+8×LAN schemes, which obviously changes the number of clients that connect without additional equipment.
If you do not have enough LAN ports, edge switches can help increase their number. This remarkably simple and inexpensive device allows, seemingly roughly, to generate more than one port from one port. Let us remember that the rule for darts is: every client has his own port. With this, the standard cable from the router to the client cannot exceed 100 meters.
In Switzerland, everything is simple: the options that are relevant for the mass market are 100 Mbit/s or 1000 Mbit/s (1 Gbit/s). Apparently, this figure indicates how quickly devices can exchange data between cables and devices. Most of the providers' proposals in the current market are based on 100 Mbit/s values, and if your clients plan to have at least a couple of laptops and smartphones, then gigabit ports on the router may be not obov'kovo. However, if you plan to use edge storage and heavy-duty desktop computers, a 1 Gbit/s machine will be much more comfortable. In addition, it is important to enjoy the speed of a drone-free connection.
The dart connection has one real advantage over the dartless one: its speed is constant and maximum. It may be due to the activity of blood vessels, components and other non-transferable officials. However, this option is obviously not suitable for mobile devices, and also requires cable routing. There is no limit to the maximum number of wired clients for the important number of home changes. Varto is deprived of respect for the Internet channel that is so popular for everyone. For example, if you want to watch two high-quality online broadcasts at the same time, 15-20 Mbit/s each, then you need a tariff plan of at least 50 Mbit/s.
Droneless access points
Another, perhaps important today, characteristic of a droneless router is the parameters installed at each access point. The main characteristics here are the number of ranges, the standards that are supported, and the maximum connection speed.
Today there are two Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. With a 2.4 GHz frequency, you can maintain dozens of connections, which affects both the speed and stability of your connection. Therefore, we recommend watching on dual-band devices (2.4 + 5 GHz), since 5 GHz is still quite strong today. Of course, this is especially important for the obvious support of 5 GHz among your clients. From a technical point of view, a dual-band router uses two independent radio units and creates two independent access points. Clients can connect up to any one of them, or only up to one hour.
There are two main Wi-Fi standards on the market today: the most widespread 802.11n and 802.11ac, which is gaining popularity. The first operates in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, and the 802.11ac axis can operate in the 5 GHz range. However, other 802.11ac will provide higher connection speed. As with the range of clients, it is their responsibility to maintain these standards.
Because of the speed, it is important that the characteristics of the router indicate the so-called connection speed. Real productivity in data exchange tasks is approximately twice as low. In addition, the drone-free access point shares all its bandwidth between all connected clients, which means that more data can be exchanged instantly, and less fluid on the skin. In addition, there is a certain amount of fluid left behind and the possibility of overflow.
The easiest way is to evaluate the connection speed based on the number of antennas. For 802.11n, one antenna can provide a maximum of 150 Mbit/s (both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). The presence of two antennas allows us to talk about 300 Mbit/s. And if there are three of them, you can connect at 450 Mbit/s. And again, here you need to remember about the convenience of the client’s characteristics. For example, most smartphones do not have one antenna, so a 450 Mbit/s router for them may be brown only from the point of view of the painted surface, rather than the formal speed of the connection.
It is also possible to note that some models of clients and routers are interconnected in the 2.4 GHz range. If you set more than 150 Mbit/s, you will ensure more than an hour of work on the “wide channel” (it can be indicated as “40 MHz” or “HT40”, in fact, the setting of this mode in the vikorist window is two channels, and even more than one of them). Also, some of the devices are designed to provide a 20 MHz channel, which allows for connection speeds of up to 72 or 65 Mbit/s per antenna.
The 802.11ac network is effective because precise implementations of this standard support operation simultaneously across a wide range of channels (80 MHz, HT80). This allows you to provide 433 Mbit/s per antenna (867 Mbit/s for two antennas, 1300 Mbit/s for three antennas). So on smartphones you can get figures close to 200 Mbit/s for real speed of data exchange.
Two more points are significant here. Do not forget about the convenience of settings with wired ports. If you have 100 Mbps on the WAN and LAN ports, then 802.11ac cannot be fully supported on the mobile device when accessing the Internet or local computers. In addition, in the upper segment today there are more devices that are not correctly called “tri-band”. This option refers to those who have one access point installed at 2.4 GHz and two at 5 GHz in the router. If you continue to work on different sets of channels and do not rely on one another, you can formally ensure increased productivity with the correct distribution of clients across different access points.
Another characteristic associated with drone-free communications is the design of the antennas. Most router models have external antennas, and a small number are affected by internal antennas. In our tests in the minds of a Moscow apartment, we did not notice any clear advantages among the former, and have been increasingly focusing on the design of the body in this regard. Another point of concern is the possibility of replacing antennas. In some situations it may be necessary to install larger cables or to remove them from the router case. However, the real effect will have to be assessed independently. Doctors who specialize in using all the parameters of the radio part will not give any guarantees that you will receive.
The most important characteristic of a dart-free connection for many fishermen is the softness of the coating. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to adequately evaluate this test, since all apartments are different, and testing in an open space will not provide useful information to the local investors. Well, here you have to focus on the characteristics and characteristics of the koristuvachs indicated by the distributor. As far as supplying the most power to insufficient coverage, the most effective and correct option (after choosing the location of the main router) is to install additional access points or repeat ones.
At the Zagalnoy Vipad, the Router for the “long -range“ farm ”warto was a vicrically self -installed on the mszi yogo, the same clips, the nursing stars of the non -hubs, the same characteristics. With today's mobile devices, especially smartphones and tablets of unknown brands, they can rarely boast of a clear implementation of the radio module and an effective antenna.
There are no formal restrictions on the maximum number of clients to be served. In fact, in many episodes of stench, “pulling” a dozen or more devices. In this case, we are largely dependent on clients who are victorious, and from them we can achieve speedy traffic. One on the right is to connect five smartphones to view websites, and altogether - five IP cameras with high output and bitrate.
USB port
On some models of mid-range routers and most representatives of the upper segment, USB ports are narrower. This can be either one port of version 2.0 or two with versions 2.0 and 3.0. Services that are most often used include connections for storage devices (for organizing shared access to files), printers or MFPs (for backup), as well as mobile modems (for backup or the main Internet connection).
In most cases, you can use USB hubs (which are always active, with additional external modifications) to increase the number of devices connected simultaneously.
The absolute capabilities of working with USB devices are determined by the firmware of the router, and we’ll talk about them in the statistics. What is significant here is that USB 3.0 is only needed if you plan to intensively work with large files on storage devices - other services require USB 2.0.
Platform
These characteristics (sensor, SoC/processor model and RAM and flash memory) are difficult to directly “translate” into actual operation of the device, and to evaluate them, it is better to focus on the results shown by the device in productivity tests. Therefore, you should attack them with respect, but only from the point of view of installing alternative versions of firmware on the router.
In this case, you need to focus on the availability of firmware for a specific router model, and not on the installation of microcircuits. The most famous brands in this market segment are Broadcom, Mediatek, Qualcomm and Realtek. Some of them are oriented on the mass model, others - on the devices of the upper segment. For the final profit, there is no difference between them, since most of us evaluate the finished product, and not one or two microcircuits.
Other parameters
In some cases, the product also pays attention to such characteristics as overall dimensions, the presence of mounting on the wall, the number and size of LED indicators, the presence of buttons for turning on life and Wi-Fi, the size of ventilation opening, the design and tension of the living block.
Software characteristics
The router has a security program (firmware) no less than the processor, and the radio unit is applied to the device. Each manufacturer has a basic unification set of all models and expands it depending on its hardware features (for example, the availability of USB ports). The most popular distributors are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the device to introduce firmware updates that correct some of the previous versions or add new functionality. Ale mi, perhaps, the situation did not improve if the new firmware suddenly changed the hostility of the router. So in this diet, for most consumers, we recommend that you immediately turn around or change the device until the software is installed. This will be the simplest and best way to solve the problem.
It’s amazing how the firmware features of today’s products are of utmost importance when choosing a router.
Internet connection
In the vastness of our region there are hundreds, not thousands, of providers, not even mentioning their presence in different regions, so the supply of correct robots with operator ownership is most discussed on thematic forums . Fortunately, in many cases we can talk about the implementation of standard connection types - IPoE, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. If you doubt it, it’s best to contact your provider for a list of great models or supply power to providers in your region.
IPoE is the simplest and most advanced method, if the WAN port of your router is simply assigned to the IP address owned by the provider. PPPoE is slightly more complex and displays the username and password in the router, which is the operator. These two types of connection are the least resource-intensive for the router and provide maximum speed. In fact, we can say about any current router model that it will provide maximum speed for installing cable ports.
PPTP and L2TP today, fortunately, are getting closer to each other. For them, in addition to the name and password, you need to indicate the server address to the access provider. These modes create more stress on the processors of routers, and can also cause problems with capacity.
Some providers implement special settings in routers to simplify setup for previous providers.
It is significant that in some models a scheme for connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi is additionally implemented, if the router acts as a client of the operator’s drone-free network. In this case, you immediately operate the access point, in addition to servicing the wired ports.
IPTV
The provision of services for watching TV channels through Internet operators is widely sought after in our market. Unfortunately, there is no single standard at all, since there is no set between them, so the operator chooses the most convenient and convenient option for himself. Configurations that are simplified include connecting an IPTV set-top box to a visible router port (including using VLAN technology for traffic), broadcasting TV channels using multicast technology, installing a set-top box behind a router without a visible port , vikoristannya programs for the computer and others.
You can only verify the suitability of a particular router against the operator's service if you take into account the limits, since in our tests we cannot technically ensure this.
If you are interested in working with an IPTV provider, you need to immediately clarify the details of this service and the recommended connection diagram. If you are using the visible port for the set-top box, you will need a direct connection cable from the router to the TV, which is only available for the set-top box. It is also important that drone-free communications are not particularly well suited for this type of traffic; in some situations they may be victorious.
The simplest way to solve the problem is to rely on the operator. However, judging by our evidence, in many cases it is possible to develop other equipment for work with this service.
USB port
The availability of USB ports can take your home router to a new level, allowing you to implement many additional functions. It’s true, for whom the required firmware is required.
The most commonly used options are connecting a hard drive or flash drive to organize behind-the-scenes access to files using the SMB (Windows storage) and FTP protocols. Another protocol also allows you to upload files to remote users via the Internet. Depending on the USB version, the speed of the ports and the productivity of the platform, this service can be used to save work files, create backups, organize a media library and more.
Most models with USB ports also have a DLNA server, which allows you to stream multimedia to SmartTV and other devices. True, there may be some subtle inconsistencies with devices and formats. On some smart devices, you can implement a system for autonomously acquiring files from the Internet using different protocols, which does not require a desktop computer.
Another popular task for the USB port is servicing a 3G/4G modem to provide Internet access. This can be either the main channel, for example, for a summer residence, or a backup channel, which is used in connection with the main wire connection. Here you can increase your respect for the support of specific models of mobile modems. Please check the list of features on the router manufacturer's website.
The USB port on the router can be used to convert your printer to a border model. In this version, the firmware at a minimum implements the hand function, and the robot and scanner axis of the MFP is not always possible.
Additional services
In general, the described software functions are sufficient to organize access to the Internet for home devices. Well, of course, the possibilities of firmware are vastly wider.
To connect to the Internet, functions such as enabling a DDNS client, IPv6 support, and bandwidth control (QoS) may be useful. However, the QoS service on many routers does not work as effectively. Some models of routers can provide solutions for creating multiple connections to the Internet, which can ensure channel reservations.
The IPTV scenario can involve the implementation of support for the IGMP protocol and/or the udpxy service, especially useful for drone-free clients.
The router's drone-free access points can be used to organize guest networks, clients who only need access to the Internet, rather than the local segment of the network. For active clients, access lists and programming of Wi-Fi robots are required.
For doctors who access the Internet through a router using advanced NAT technology, it is possible to use chain protection against intrusion, since direct access to the client's local network is impossible. In addition, routers can have a border screen, install additional filters, and create port translation rules to allow outside access to services (for example, for back-office storage).
There is also a module for installing client access to the Internet (often called “Batkovsky control”). With the expansion of mobile devices, there is the implementation of filters for access to sites by categories, for example, SkyDNS and Yandex.DNS.
High-performance models often have a VPN server, which is useful for organizing secure remote access to a local network via the Internet.
Additionally, there may be functions for monitoring diagnostics, expanding the log and displaying other service information.
Web interface
Most routers are configured through the web interface - opening the page with the device address (name 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) in the browser. Sometimes it happens that you are automatically redirected to this side when you try to access the Internet through the router. In the same way, on the new device, or after discarding the settings, the setup master can be launched. The minimum parameters for the start of the robot are options for connecting to the provider and username/password for drone-free monitoring. It is also recommended to change the factory administrator password.
There is no need to review the web interface during use of the device. Additional services, such as file encroachment, as well as verification and diagnostics of connections, are to blame. So, depending on the design of the interface and the user-friendliness of your choice, it will have little impact on the choice of model.
Mobile add-ons
Today, a number of companies are promoting company-owned mobile apps as an alternative to running a router and controlling its work. This may be useful for initial setup from a tablet or smartphone, but it is not always useful for a “full-fledged” web interface. In addition, through these programs you can quickly change settings - for example, enable guest networking or allow guest clients access to the Internet.
Note that these utilities only work “in the middle” – when you connect your smartphone to the wireless router. However, there are also darker options that do not require anything. This option is useful if you need to remotely (for example, while working or being sick) control the operation of the router.
Alternative firmware
Most buyers, after installing a router, use the factory firmware. Sometimes, for example, following the recommendation of the technical support of the provider or the manufacturer, you should update to the new version published on the manufacturer’s website. However, we cannot help but recognize in this material the possibility of installing alternative firmware versions on the router.
At the end of the day, all the options are considered, not completely separated by the device. And the axis behind the level of “alternativeness” can be substantive differences. Zokrema, there may be narrowed versions, in which enthusiasts have corrected some shortcomings of the original version or expanded the range of capabilities. Can be created without changing the output version code. Another compromise option is to run the robot with the released firmware and add new functions to it by installing a package manager.
Depending on the specific model of the router, installing alternative firmware can be either simple (for example, downloading a file downloaded from the Internet using standard methods), or simple, which includes disassembling the device and connecting a console cable. Sometimes you may also need to create your own firmware from source codes. Any such option will violate the warranty service of the router installed by the manufacturer. On the other hand, as a rule, if the router is physically efficient, you can switch to a new original version.
The reason for choosing alternative firmware may be inconsistency with operator parameters, the need for additional functions, increased speed, and others. So, with these foods, everything is individual and must be kept by the operator, the operator, the assistant, and anyone else he can, for the record.
Other parameters
In addition to describing the characteristics of the router based on the hardware and software, when choosing a product, pay attention to other parameters. Among them, due to the availability and availability in stores, this will increase the popularity of the brand. Zokrema, which means the visibility and activity of the professionals, technical support, service centers and guarantee.
It’s important to speak out about the availability of lists of recommended router models from operators. The focus on them is to minimize problems when connecting, especially to additional services. However, name the models on the list without any technicality.
Visnovok
As you know, regardless of the formally simple set of basic tasks connected by the router, the details and details may contain a lot of relevant factors for a real understanding of the work with it. Moreover, there are hundreds of models for the home segment on the market, and their prices vary from approximately 1 to 30 thousand rubles.
Therefore, when choosing a device for yam cob, you will more accurately determine your benefits and goals. Mainly include the number of wired and wireless clients, the required connection speed, the type and speed of connection to the provider, the need to implement additional edge services (video, IPTV or VPN servers) ), the ability to work with USB devices. After this, it will be possible to compile an approximate list of applicants and read them in more detail on the sites of recruiters and reviews on thematic resources.
In our current material, we will look at the most popular, in our opinion, profiles of popular home wireless routers and identify a selection of current model options for them.
A router (also known as a router) is a device that receives the Internet and distributes it to other devices - computers, laptops, tablets, phones, etc. You can distribute wine via cable or via WiFi without a drone connection. Choosing a router is not as simple as we would like it to be.
The presence on the market of a large number of manufacturers and models of this type, plus the characteristics of similar sellers, can transform the purchase into a seriously active market for WiFi routers. Ale tse I will not robiti you, because... It’s easy to get lost, get overwhelmed and buy a toy with, essentially, functions you don’t need. This article will help you to understand what’s going on.
What to consider when choosing a home router
Let's see the main criteria by which you can compare routers with each other:
- Maximum data transmission speed
- Stability in robots
- Real radius of a Wi-Fi signal
- Availability of necessary ports
- Support of required standards and protocols (for example IPTV)
- Manual control interface and competent support for the generator
And, of course, the price, which is also what we understand. In addition, the low specificity is due to the directness of the high-speed network with torrents, the possibility of installing additional antennas, and so on.
Before you can get a wifi router at home using the “N” standard. Today, all routers support the b/g/n standards, so there is no need to change them.
Router speed
The speed of the router is based on the maximum theoretical speed of the Wi-Fi interface. It is stated, for example, like this: 150 Mbit/s. This means that it is actually possible to deliver up to 100 Mbit/s with a drone-free interface. Megabytes have about 12 MB/s. This router's speed is practical enough for everyone in the home. For the record, the printer is not a breach 🙂 And, of course, your laptop is also guilty of dealing with such sloppiness. I wrote about this in the statistics.
The displays also indicate the flexibility of LAN ports, then. sockets for cable. The standard figure is 100 Mbit/s. On expensive models it can be 1000 Mbit/s (gigabit). As a rule, there is absolutely nothing to do at home, especially if you don’t transfer hundreds of gigabytes between your devices via cable.
There is one more very important characteristic that you won’t recognize from the product card. The problem lies in the fact that many routers suck up bandwidth. So, if your provider provides a channel of 100 Mbit/s and you connect to the router at a speed of 100 Mbit/s (or better), then you still won’t get your paid 100 Mbit/s on the Internet 🙂 95, It's okay. You can get the maximum by connecting the Internet directly to your computer without a router.
You can find out how smooth your router is by looking at the forums. Ale, I don’t want you to read the forums, because... Most of the time, the results are even super-sensitive: at least the liquidity decreases up to 10 times!
On forums or websites, it is enough to catch the hidden “background” of real rulers. The good stuff is twice as bad as the bad stuff 🙂
The difference in the “indications” can be explained by incorrect settings of the device (with crooked hands) or inconsistency with the provider (at a lower price). And it makes sense that you have a channel of 100 Mbit/s, and even in the poor.
Stability of work
The stability of the robot is also not determined by the characteristics, but this is an even more important factor. Many routers freeze periodically, as you can read thousands of posts on forums about. It looks like this: everything works, maybe for days/weeks, and then one day the router freezes and the Internet is lost. To get everything to work again, you need to unplug it from the socket and plug it back in (restart the router).
Most likely, such a glitch is due to the stability of the firmware and overheating of the chips. It is therefore important that the router manufacturer updates its firmware more often. That’s why it’s better to say “noname”, then. without a name, unknown. Especially if you are constantly using a high-powered torrent client, you need to upgrade to devices that would be in the middle price range. votes, average: 4.9 out of 5)
Even though fiber optic connections are very rare these days, you still need to switch the interface to a cable that is not available from your provider. Please note, standard RJ45 Ethernet is illegal. This is an insightful patch, all 8 positions are occupied by brass contacts, which are clearly visible. Across the body you can see the different colored shells of the cores of twisted pairs, the end of the security is a plastic clip. Meister Vikorista crimper, making reliable contact.
The name of RJ45 is incorrect, I found it on the phone and called someone else. A really insightful plug should be called 8P8C (8 positions - 8 contacts). Perhaps, readers may, if they have any doubts, ask the search engine to show what a valid RJ45 looks like. The router for the apartment should be selected from the provider. We repeat, most often the master throws a copper twisted pair, pressed with RJ45. Fiber optics are extremely rare.
Dzherelo Internet
Here, the provider supplies the good old copper twisted pair, topped with an RJ45 connector, or optical fiber. Today's competition is becoming a modem for the country's home office, in order to catch the network of mobile operators. As a publicity stunt, managers are rushing to call it 4G. In reality, the situation looks a little different. The Commission (dealer of standards) initially called the current low speeds the fourth generation, but later they accumulated, significantly raising the bar (up to 1 Gbit/s for stationary objects). However... the word is not a joke, and the workers began to exploit the gap that they had discovered.
Three pillars of daily communications
In addition, look around to promote the dialing of three pillars with one more – ADSL. Importantly, this is how the old gives rise to a rare nostalgist. Wanting the highest speed, the remaining options for the standard have reached a pleasant level of 25 Mbit/s. We have practically reached the bottom line of Ethernet. Today's realities require dealers to hire a minimum of Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s). Let’s look at the three pillars once again to firmly remember the options:
- Ethernet (100 Mbit/s, or 1 Gbit/s). The pair has become a twisted pair (the cord includes 4 pieces of a carved color, the range is selected for the purposes of the day).
- The name itself suggests: gigabit speeds. The similar flow is calculated twice as low as the lower one, for example, 2.488 and 1.244, respectively. More advanced optical technology options are being discovered that can handle 10 Gbps.
- SIM card. A modem that distributes Wi-Fi to your home is ideal for a home. Є compact portable options, backed by a battery. Traders are quick to call this option itself 4G (it is actually possible to go below the standard level).
External responsibilities
Most people who try to buy a lock, relying on the information from the numerical boards, are stunned. The number of consultants makes it necessary for training to learn at least the hidden external signs of installation. Instructions are often daily.
Dear, the selectionists have noticed an increase in the number of people who are confused by their choice. Therefore, the port numbers of older Ethernet routers are classified as GPON. Previously, the dominant picture was:
- External port (provider) – WAN, or Internet.
- Local connections – LAN1, 2, 3, 4.
- Optionally, there is a set of additional interfaces, such as USB for storage devices or a printer.
Fiber optic technology is radically changing the dialing of telephone numbers. Now bachimo take:
- External port (provider) - GPON or OPTIC.
- Local connections – LAN (plus number) or ETH (plus number).
- Optionally add other interfaces. The most common telephone service is POTS (plus number).
Therefore, an external examination of the model will allow you to correctly identify and select the material. There is a problem with old-fashioned models, which are more likely to be a flash drive equipped with a single Ethernet output connector. Others distribute Wi-Fi, the external appearance is more reminiscent of the typical options described above. However, often it’s still just plain rice:
- Availability of an alternative input to universal models. Such, in addition to the steel wire, can distribute primary dart Ethernet. There is also one port and a combination port. Depending on the mode, it can be input (WAN) or output (Eth4).
The reliable sign of Stilnikov models is based on two criteria:
- Mobility, visibility of the renewed life force.
- SIM card slot. It's impossible to get lost.
The shape of compact models is often smoothed, round, or flat. It is not possible to influence the factor using a salient criterion.
Set of criteria for selection
Stilnikov's providers love to impose the power of ownership. Moreover, many people need to rent a module and it’s not cost-free (a typical MTS problem). The real cost of a money-spending marketing policy is visible, including to company managers. The secret services definitely win. Browsing the Internet is much easier. The security router is assigned a unique BSSID and is used to direct online services that help maintain the local area. Then, when purchasing, you can choose the parameters literally every day.
Note! Try checking the provider's protocol support (for example, PPPoE).
Shvidkistost
Let's look at the possibilities of input and output interfaces.
Login
Optical fiber today is powerless to become a narrow place, a dance neck. With high speed bandwidth (over 1 Gbit/s), traffic is transmitted stably. Ethernet is (take, for example, the classification of the official TP-Link website):
- Shvidky (100 Mbit/s).
- Gigabit (1 Gbit/s).
Choose a model according to your tariff plan (div. provider agreement). The Swiss steel router is not yet available. The highest peak displays (center of Moscow) depend on the operator, rarely exceeding 150 Mbit/s. This makes it necessary to inspect the output interfaces of the get-pure. Implementation of the IEEE 802.11n standard will ensure the return of input traffic. New models will now be equipped with ac, ad, and there will be more displays (over 346 Mbit/s).
Vikhid
Traditionally, the characteristics of Ethernet ports, input and output, are identical. I have the utmost respect for him in the dartless part. The skin pathogen here is unique. For the most part, TP-Link can create a simple system for marking the assortment of the catalogue:
- Protocol letters: N, AC, AD.
- Speed, range Mbit/s: 150, 300, 600, 3200…
Here you can only marvel. We aim a live butt. The Archer C60 router looks seemingly marvelous, with a tight, drone-free interface, but has an unproductive input part:
- WAN 10/100 Mbit/s.
- 4 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s.
- Full spectrum IEEE 802.11: b, g, n, ac.
The mercy is immediately visible. Wi-Fi delights home users with peak productivity:
- 2.4 GHz - 450 Mbit/s.
- 5 GHz - 867 Mbit/s.
People will say: a lot of non-drone clients can share access... Until what? The speed of the input stream becomes 100 Mbit/s. Chantly, for igor. We are planning to go through the local version of Diabolo II with the whole school. Stock up on Wi-Fi adapters. Respect! The strength of the forces of evil grows in proportion to the number of characters.
Another aspect is the IEEE protocol version. Today, the de facto standard is deprived of n, which means that the peak throughput capacities are actually unattainable. You will also have to choose some different adapters.
Guess what: droneless interfaces tend to be bad, so be sure to handle the trace as carefully as possible.
Price
Shoes of the “yak” branded set will be unacceptably irritated. An inexpensive number will not work with a router. There are models: good (prices are high - more than 3000 rubles), best (mostly unavailable), topov (unprimed of great quality). Dotsіlnische take on doshtsі vogoloshen.
When purchasing, try to get a set of documents. Try to quickly uninstall your settings, try changing the BSSID (often impossible). A rare hacker attacks a home router, testing the seller's trustworthiness. Just reset the settings (before DNS) with the Reset button.
After resetting, the information indicated by the label (login, password, IP addresses) becomes current.
Wall mounting
The left part of what is usually called a router for the home Internet contains a slot for the pendant. Wall mounting is important to call uninterrupted. The options vary. Hang in the front room, showing the respect of your family, hand out the dartless measure. The number of cables that get your feet wet is hard to appreciate.
However, the access point is incredibly harmful to household members. Although the standards of the Russian Federation (River of Promotion) are evenly harsh, the low edges today mean that the proximity of the stem ligament is unsafe. Wi-Fi faces a similar threat. Foreign experts are no longer beginning to look at nutrition, due to caution, which has been developed since 2015, which completely confirms the development of stress on the body’s dry forces, even to the development of cancer. Be careful when working with your laptop on your knees.
In other cases (except for organizing an access point), the reliability of the wall-mounted version is debatable.
USB port
The new trend is the availability of a printer connection port, a storage device. Let's take a look at Smart Box Beeline. The provider recognizes the ability to share files stored on a flash drive, leaving out details. The setup menu (browser) offers three options (Wikipedia section):
- A special folder for downloading home multimedia devices. For example, TV. By selecting the router settings option, you will be able to see the video and standard functions of the equipment.
- Cross-platform program that manages the reading of edge drives (SMB/CIFS protocol).
- FTP server. Organizes access to the protocol through a browser (Explorer) of thefts. Type: ftp://address, enter login/password, download or upload content.
Vikoristannaya: Windows Explorer will show a suitable work group (set to the router settings, call WORKGROUP) to accommodate storage connections.
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Options for business
Vitality is surrounded by a set of factors that are relevant to the sphere of stagnation. For a private client, there is a separate option for the case, while a corporate client requires a theft option. The installation is often placed in a room and is subject to the influx of litter. It is important to pay attention to the inferiority of technical characteristics. Called by a sharp decline in prices - the price declines in long-term, reliable speeches. Professional possession in a traditional way.
Office options can be installed manually. The installation supports power over cable (PoE) and has minimal functionality. At the same time, it allows you to create a number of dart-free measures (including obvious subdivisions of the enterprise). The administrator is free to install (EAR115-Wall) the exchange of fluidity, uniquely occupying the channel with ignited clerks. Find out the plan to overcome the unauthorized use of personnel that feeds (online games).
The office has the ability to allow the authorities to reveal any world of tyranny and implement the points of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. Particular respect is attached to the plumbing system. Please try to change the settings by notifying the administrator via email. Most often, the exhibition is set up on a call, so the system administrator must pay special attention to the skin working area.
Guests must register at the property to request a list of identification data. Commercial espionage (or the right of free access to information) is increasingly applied.
Hello, dear guides! Have you considered buying a new Wi-Fi router? Wonderful idea! This publication explains how to choose a WiFi router for your home, how to gain respect when choosing a router and how to avoid disappointment with the buyer. We have already learned what to gain respect and how not to show mercy, by cheating. We actually wrote the article correctly in the car. It's time for a home Wi-Fi router.
It’s no secret that today there are already a lot of wireless routers and access points: ASUS, D-link, Huawei, Linksys, MikroTik, NETGEAR, TP-LINK, TRENDnet, Ubiquiti, Upvel, ZyXEL and others. There may be dozens of models of routers and Wi-Fi access points available at your device. Which router should you choose for your home? Do you need to overpay for brand names, new innovations and progressive fillings? Let's figure it out together!
In one of our articles we have already revealed what the basic principle of our work is. We would like to immediately clarify the difference between a Wi-Fi router and a Wi-Fi access point. Otherwise, in stores, routers may be called access points and for good reason. The first function of a router as an access point is the visibility of edge ports on the router. And it’s not easy, as a result of providing a simple access point - expanding the coverage area of the network, and not distributing it to the Internet on the device.
All WiFi access points are included to increase the network coverage area. However, it is not possible to organize a full-fledged barrier behind another access point (there are no required ports). A WiFi router (also known as a router) is the same drone-free access point, but with the possibility of organizing a network. Any router can act as a switch, providing a LAN port for connecting a laptop or computer via a bridge cable (). We’ll show you what the hemorrhages are right now. This is what a standard Wi-Fi router looks like from the front side:
As you see, no one has anything foldable. First of all, you need to understand what kind of Internet connection you want to choose and buy a Wi-Fi router. Regardless of connection technology, you also need to know exactly what type of Internet you have installed. Or what type of person do you plan to vikorist from the future? We have already learned about different types of Internet connections in our statistics. Axis three main connection protocols: Ethernet, ADSLі 3G/4G.
Please! Many providers post recommended router models on their websites. Please don’t hesitate to go in and check the router’s functionality against your Internet connections.
First protocol Ethernet(The main three types of protocol in Russia are PPPoE, L2TP or else VPN) operates via an intermediate cable, which connects the cord to the provider in the interconnected board of your home computer or laptop, thus, your connection and the vicoristic protocol link. The most popular providers, what to recommend Ethernet access - tse Beeline, Rostelecom (Online), Dom.ru (Dom.ru), NETBYNET Akado, ByFly, TTK, Ukrtelecom and others. In truth, they are impersonal, I just buy a lot of providers from the larger ones. The axis looks like the rose of the RJ-45 router:
Another extension of the linking protocol – ADSL. In Russia, a provider works with it MGTS. The axis looks like a WiFi router for the ADSL protocol (the axis looks like a telephone):
The third popular type of connection 3G/4G. The following mobile operators work with it: MTS, Beeline, Megaphoneі Skylink. On the router designated for distribution 3G/4G Internet connection with a special USB connector:
First of all, what the buyer always has a lot of respect for is the price. Why does one router cost a thousand karbovanets, and another - five thousand? There’s a lot to it, all the richness in its characteristics. First of all, let’s take a look below at a few words about the price and pricing market for routers.
It is often possible to have almost two side-by-side glances. Odni Koristuvachi, WiFi Router, Uprapyu, Popapopayvati for the road Modelizator, a considerable sensation, and Inshi, cheap -in -the -ruter Nonnovnoinni, Shvidko Lama, buggy, unrealizable prazuyuyu. Like always, the truth is in the middle. The vast majority of routers are manufactured in China, but this does not mean that everything smells bad or bad. What contributes to the price of the router:
- The hardware stuffing is installed in the router (processor, flash memory, etc.).
- Router brand.
- Hardware and software capabilities are the same as other models.
For example, WiFi routers of one of the wired wireless networks Dlink Particularly cheap models are often released with stock firmware, and the hardware of cheap routers and Dlink access points is not designed for high productivity. Imenity Asus There is a diverse range of models, which includes both expensive router models and certainly budget options. The rest may not be the best choice. Linksys– Certainly expensive, but even more reliable and clear routers. TP-Link– a budget manufacturer of Wi-Fi routers, the range of products from this company is even controversial. Can be used on unclear goods. Zyxel – produces a whole range of models for the home, which are sufficiently reliable and suitable for home use. It’s true that this company’s prices are not democratic. Router view NETGEARі TRENDnet It’s also possible to get the ones that are clear and very cheap.
In general, you can run into an unclear model in the skin tester. If you place more emphasis on the product and technical characteristics, then this reliability can be significantly reduced. Hardware and software capabilities are what you need to know if you want to choose the right wifi router for your home. Much of what the price of a single model depends on the possibilities that the router can use. Why such expanded capabilities of a regular home WiFi router? Let's take a look at how to choose a router for your apartment based on its technical characteristics.
Main technical characteristics when choosing a Wi-Fi router
If you choose a home router at a reasonable price and don’t lose sight of its characteristics, then you can be happy with the purchase. Deckless, cheap devices are not insured for high tension and the coverage area can be several meters. Moreover, low-power routers do not allow the signal to reach through walls or other obstacles. If you have an apartment with concrete walls or a mixed booth with solid walls, you will be amazed at the finished model.
There are a lot of negative effects from cheap routers, which means that your router is less likely to access the Internet via WiFi. This is due to the cheap and obscure stuffing of Wi-Fi routers. For example, if your provider provides access via a 10 megabit channel, and the speed limit for downloading files is less than 1.25 megabytes, then, perhaps, it is not in an unclear position, but on Wi-Fi robots.
In addition, cheap router models can freeze, glitch, or simply malfunction. Just wait until you restart your router - it's quite a nerve-wracking task. Another way of doing this is by flashing the device, replacing the internal firmware with a new one (the latest firmware can be found on the manufacturer’s website). However, you may not be able to spare it with an expensive analogue, otherwise the likelihood of such inconveniences is lower.
Now we will look at the main characteristics of routers that need to be respected in the face of WiFi in the home. If you first choose a WiFi router, then you won’t know about the specific parameters. In reality, everything is not so complicated. We have already learned that any router has a port for connecting to a channel from the provider, a LAN port for connecting to a computer’s network card and the ability to distribute the Internet using wireless Wi-Fi technology. The main characteristics of the router are due to the fact that if you do not know which WiFi router to choose, then these will be sufficient:
- Possibility of channel encryption using all available encryption types – WEP, WPA, WPA2.
- Capability of robots on all standards of dartless communication – 802.11b, 802.1g, 802.11n. The N mode will provide the most fluidity of a dartless connection. It is important that the router is able to work with mixed modes. 802.11b/gі 802.11b/g/n . Do you want to connect those devices that work with you? 802.11n and those older gadgets that only work on 802.11b or else 802.1g. All models support the standard 802.11ac, which theoretically allows you to use a drone-free gigabit channel. But in practice, a gigabit channel is not needed at home, so you need to look for a provider that can provide such bandwidth.
- The router can work with protocols PPPoE L2TP і VPN. The first is due to inclusions for all models, but not all models have the second and third protocols. However, since you don’t have a VPN or L2Tp connection to your phone, it’s not a fact that you won’t need it in the near future.
- Please make sure the router removes the antenna. It is important to increase the WIFI zone coverage, as this may not be sufficient.
- The number of external antennas - the more, the better. However, for a small apartment or a small farmhouse, you can completely connect a Wi-Fi router with one antenna. If the apartment or private booth is large, then you may have to install a wifi router in the middle of the booth or apartment, or buy an additional access point.
- About `em. It is important to purchase a router with 64 megabytes of RAM. 32 megabytes of RAM may not be usable by a large number of devices if WiFi is connected.
- It is important to know that the router is not the weakest one. A strong wifi router for the home is a guarantee of stability in the future. The processor ensures maximum speed of data transmission via Wi-Fi and signal strength during operation of the device.
- – how to connect a Wi-Fi router on the router application Trendnet.
- – more detailed instructions for setting up and connecting a Wi-Fi router.
- - What can you do if you don’t have to pay for WiFi?
Therefore, for home printing, you do not need a router with a print server (with software that allows groups of users to easily access a printer connected to its USB). However, since this function is necessary, do not forget about it when choosing and purchasing the model that suits you. In our current section, we have compiled a rating of routers for the home based on their characteristics, which in our opinion is the best choice at a reasonable price.