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Simplified network setup using a mobile application.
Product typerouterrouter
Data input (WAN-port)
Ethernet (RJ45)
Ethernet (RJ45)
Wireless Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency band
2.4GHz
5 GHz
2.4GHz
5 GHz
Operating rangesdual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Wireless speed 2.4 GHz574 Mbps574 Mbps
Wireless speed 5 GHz2402 Mbps1201 Mbps
Bandwidth160 MHz
Connection and LAN
WAN
1 port
1 Gbps
1 port
1 Gbps
LAN
3 ports
1 Gbps
3 ports
1 Gbps
Antenna and transmitter
Number of antennas44
Antenna typeexternalexternal
MU-MIMO
Gain5 dBi5 dBi
Transmitter power20 dBm
Signal strength 2.4 GHz23 dBm
Signal strength 5 GHz20 dBm
Signal strength 6 GHz23 dBm
Hardware
CPUQualcomm
CPU cores2
Functions
Features
NAT
Beamforming
firewall
NAT
Beamforming
firewall
More features
DHCP server
VPN
DDNS
DMZ
DHCP server
VPN
DDNS
DMZ
Security
Safety standards
WPA
WEP
WPA2
WPA3
WPA
WEP
WPA2
WPA3
General
Operating temperature0 °C ~ +40 °C0 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions209x172x42 mm209x172x42 mm
Color
Added to E-Catalogjune 2022march 2021

Wireless speed 5 GHz

The maximum speed supported by the device when communicating wirelessly in the 5 GHz band.

This range is used in Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E as one of the available bands, in Wi-Fi 5 as the only one (see "Wi-Fi Standards"). The maximum speed is specified in the specifications in order to indicate the real capabilities of specific equipment - they can be noticeably more modest than the general capabilities of the standard. Also, in fact, it all depends on the generation of Wi-Fi. For example, devices with Wi-Fi 5 support can theoretically deliver up to 6928 Mbit (using eight antennas), with Wi-Fi 6 support up to 9607 Mbit (using the same eight spatial streams). The maximum possible communication speed is achieved under certain conditions, and not every model of Wi-Fi equipment fully satisfies them. Specific figures are conditionally divided into several groups: the value up to 500 Mbit is rather modest, many devices support speeds in the range of 500 - 1000 Mbit, indicators of 1 - 2 Gbps can be attributed to the average, and the most advanced models in class provide a data exchange rate of over 2 Gbps.

Bandwidth

- 160 MHz. The presence of a bandwidth of 160 MHz increases the throughput for data transmission and allows it to approach the maximum theoretical speed.

- 320 MHz. The bandwidth of 320 MHz was introduced in the Wi-Fi 7 standard (see the corresponding paragraph). It provides a significant increase in the speed of data exchange - twice as much compared to the width of the wireless channel of 160 MHz.

Transmitter power

Rated power of the Wi-Fi transmitter used in the device. If multiple bands are supported (see “Ranges of operation”) the power for different frequencies may be different, for such cases the maximum value is indicated here.

The total transmitting power provided by the device directly depends on this parameter. This power can be calculated by adding the transmitter power and the antenna gain (see above): for example, a 20 dBm transmitter coupled with a 5 dBi antenna results in a total power of 25 dBm (in the main antenna coverage area). For simple domestic use (for example, buying a router in a small apartment), such details are not required, but in the professional field it often becomes necessary to use wireless devices of a strictly defined power. Detailed recommendations on this matter for different situations can be found in special sources, but here we note that the total value of 26 dBm or more allows the device to be classified as equipment with a powerful transmitter. At the same time, such capabilities are not always required in fact: excessive power can create a lot of interference both for surrounding devices and for the transmitter itself (especially in urban and other similar conditions), as well as degrade the quality of the connection with low-power electronics. And for effective communication over a long distance, both the equipment itself and external devices must have the appropriate power (which is far from alway...s achievable). So, when choosing, you should not chase the maximum number of decibels, but take into account the recommendations for a particular case; in addition, a Wi-Fi amplifier or MESH system often turns out to be a good alternative to a powerful transmitter.

Signal strength 2.4 GHz

The power of the transmitter installed in the equipment when operating in the 2.4 GHz band (see "Frequency Band").

This parameter directly affects the overall power and, accordingly, the communication efficiency. For more on this, see p. "Transmitter power" above, but here we separately emphasize that high power is not always required, and in some cases it is frankly harmful.

Signal strength 5 GHz

The power of the transmitter installed in the equipment when operating in the 5 GHz band (see "Frequency Band").

This parameter directly affects the overall power and, accordingly, the communication efficiency. For more on this, see p. "Transmitter power" above, but here we separately emphasize that high power is not always required, and in some cases it is frankly harmful.

Signal strength 6 GHz

The power of the transmitter installed in the equipment when operating in the 6 GHz band (see "Frequency Band").

This parameter directly affects the overall power and, accordingly, the communication efficiency. For more on this, see p. "Transmitter power" above, but here we separately emphasize that high power is not always required, and in some cases it is frankly harmful.

CPU

The model of the processor installed in the device. The processor is responsible for processing network traffic and running software. Knowing its name, you can get more detailed data on the speed capabilities of the equipment and understand how much such a powerful or, on the contrary, mediocre element is needed on board. In new models of Wi-Fi equipment, coprocessors or so-called NPU modules are often installed, which relieve the load from the main processor.

Most often, Wi-Fi equipment is equipped with processors from Broadcom, MediaTek, Realtek and Qualcomm.

CPU cores

The number of cores in the processor installed in the device. The core in this case refers to the part of the processor that executes one thread of instructions. Accordingly, the presence of multiple cores (there are 2-core models, 3 and on 4 cores) allows you to work with multiple threads simultaneously, which has a positive effect on performance.
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