Linksys EA3500 N750 Dual Band Giga Router

Ominous sounds of the full name of the object, but let us call it simply EA3500 Linksys router. With two-channel Wi-Fi, 1 Gbps LAN, USB support, and compatibility with Android phones planšetėmis.

I loved the minimalist, solid design of the device. Most importantly, no nonsense: antenėlių wobbling and flashing lights ...

Just a nice and simple box. Unfortunately, without being able to hang under the table or on the wall. Perhaps the producers specifically wanted this box would hold only on a desk or computer. Fortunately, there is nothing in the uncorrected one green paperclip.

All detectors are hidden in the tangles. It seems so much more professional and is much easier to use, because once you see that cables and connections are secure.

Anything with a Linksys EA3500 is extremely simplified. Couple step installation instructions are probably understood even orangutans.

If you lose this disk, a small problem, because for the first time just opening a web browser, you'll find exactly the same. I think Linksys really completely taken care of everything that everyone be able to connect the new router to create a home network and connect to it himself.

Cisco Connect gadget allows effortless control of key router functions: view and manage connected computers, to change the wireless network passwords and manage connected USB drive / flash drive, set limits for children or parents to restrict internet traffic. (:

Exactly the same features can be achieved even from your mobile phone or tablets with Cisco Express for iPhone / Android gadget.

Of course, there are the standard web user interface professionals to its already įpratusiems or just want to achieve all the detailed settings. Recent lacking such.: Can block specific sites for a specific computer on the Internet to activate only a specified period of time, limit Internet traffic.

Moreover, the Linksys EA3500 is a dual-band router'is. What do you imagine as two router in one box. So you can simultaneously use two computers connected to WiFi, which does not preclude one another. Or you can to one Wi-Fi channel to connect the game console to send and leave the games, while the other channel connection to your computer and remain free browsing speed.

Linksys has yet exceptionally high-quality Wi-Fi network . All home laptop and the phone displays the maximum signal strength 5/5 divisions. In comparison with previously used in the TP-Link WR1043ND WiFi connection in the kitchen still was not ...

WiFi connection depends not only on the router, but also used a computer or phone, in addition to existing wireless networks. On average, my Toshiba R630 laptop, game console wireless connection to one channel of 35-40Mbps speed. Using a high quality WiFi N network card or USB adapter, you can achieve a maximum speed of 80mbps and 70mbps in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels.

Linksys cable EA3500 can develop high as 220 Mbps speed. Most importantly, the reach not only continue, but in practice such.: Sending a torrent's. Even I liked that router'is become stuck, do not break even over a long period of use, so it does not need constant perkrovinėti.

Supports 1Gbps network, so the computer can send data cable impressive 110MB / s (~ 880Mbps) speeds. This, like copying files on the local disk. Within minutes you can transfer the entire 7GB movie.

Even the Linksys EA3500 can connect a USB drive or flash memory, you will be able to achieve as a network drive, stream'inti video. Or even make a home FTP server, accessible via the Internet. The only problem is relatively limited USB 2.0 speeds of up to 27MB / s (~ 210 Mbps).

I had to try a number of routers. So far the favorite Linksys WRT160NL , but the emergence of Gigabit router'iams, it changed the TP-Link WR1043ND. Only then I realized how old Linksys was better because it just worked, and D-Link jam lūždavo, lost wireless connection ... Fortunately, for the month using the new Linksys EA3500, which is easy to forget, because he just always does the job and does not problems. Wi-Fi in all five divisions of the house five torrent downloading at maximum speed, sticking and fractures have remained only TPLINK memories.

There are also gigabit network that files between computers allows you to copy an instant. Liked the two-channel Wi-Fi, with one channel connected a game console, it sends games, and you can navigate to the peaceful second channel with a laptop comp. Even more, this should appeal to those who often share with others online. Like the parents who want to limit Internet time or achievement of some sites. Especially when doing so as the entire router to start using is very simple. So far, 220 Mbps is probably enough existing Internet plans for the future with the DD-WRT firmware and 800Mhz processor, 64 MB of RAM should be easy for the rate increase 2-3 times.

I found only a couple of drawbacks: router'is not adapted for hanging on the wall (the one just resolved a paper clip to help), the standard firmware from Cisco router'io On užsikrauna only in ~ 40s. Maybe the second problem a little funny, because today's Windows 8 PC užsikrauna within five seconds, and then another half a minute to wait for the Internet ...

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TP-Link TL-WDR4300 N750 Router Review

Today we take a look at the new flagship router from TP-Link, a networking company that is trying to make a name for itself by offering quality - but inexpensive - network products. When looking at their catalog you will see they have a full suite of networking equipment for your home or small business.

The thing that sets TP-Link apart from the rest is that their price point for their equipment is significantly lower than their competitors. For example, you can find the TP-Link TL-SG1005D 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch for $19.98 from pretty reputable vendors on the internet while searching for a similar Netgear 5-Port Gigabit switch like the GS105 costs $39.99. With this in mind we were very interested in getting our hands-on their newly introduced TP-Link TL-WDR4300 Dual-Band Wireless Router.

TP-LINK's TL-WDR4300 is a performance optimized dual band wireless router which combines the blazing fast speeds of 450Mbps using the next generation Wi-Fi standard 5GHz bandwidth and 300Mbps using the traditional Wi-Fi standard 2.4GHz bandwidth. Users will have a total bandwidth of 750Mbps (thus the "N750" tag) to use for many different applications at the same time. Simple applications such as web browsing and emails can easily be handle by the 2.4GHz bandwidth at 300Mbps, whereas tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be process with the 5GHz bandwidth at 450Mbps all at the same time. This can all be done with the simultaneous dual band which is like running two wireless routers in one giving users lighting speed.

Because the TP-Link TL-WDR4300 has five Gigabit ports and 800Mbps+ hardware NAT, wired devices should have lag-free connections and will perform well. Based on these specifications, users should be able to power a fairly robust home media network. As with many new routers and gateways that have recently be released, this router is versatile enough for you to turn it into a media and print server. You can also use the TL-WDR4300's two multi-functional USB 2.0 ports to provide media and document sharing, ftp servers, printers, and flash storage by simply plugging in the device. For $90, this router has all the bells-and-whistles that the 'big boys' have. We are very interested in seeing if the router's performance lives up to the hype.

TP-Link TL-WDR4300 Features:

• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 450Mbps connections for 750Mbps of total available bandwidth
• 2*USB 2.0 port convenient for network-connected users to share files through the device's FTP server
• Built-in media server allows users to share music, video and photos with Windows Media Player, PS3 or X-BOX 360
• The device's built-in print server supports wireless printing from different computers by connecting a USB printer to the router
• Full gigabit ports ensure ultimate transfer speeds
• Achieves blazing WAN to LAN throughput of over 800Mbps with hardware NAT
• Simple wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button
• WDS wireless bridge provides seamless bridging to expand the wireless network
• IP-based bandwidth control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each PC
• Live Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff
  
• External detachable antennas allow for better alignment and stronger antenna upgrades

Here is a quick video overview of TP-LINK's TL-WDR4300 wireless router that was done by TP-Link.

When we open up the TP-Link N750 Box we find a slimmer-than-normal router measuring about 9.6" x 6.4" x 1.3" weighing 2.1 pounds. The router definitely has a unique look finished in glossy piano black with fairly large lights on the front. The TL-WDR4300 actually has 10 different indicator lights on the front and uses 3 external detachable dual band antennas to function. The box also includes the power supply unit, a resource CD and a quick installation guide.

On the back you will find five gigabit ports along with the two multifunctional USB 2.0 ports. The three external detachable antennas screw on to the back of the router and allow you to align each independently. Having a detachable antenna gives you the option of attaching an 'after-market' antenna like the $23.99 TP-Link TL-ANT2409A that extends the 2.4GHz range. Finally, we see a physical button that can turn the TP-Link wireless transmitter on and off.

After opening the TP-Link WDR4300, we see that it is powered by a Qualcomm/Atheros "Hy-Fi" reference design AR9344 system-on-a-chip. This chip is the processing power that allows for the integrated dual-band 802.11n and all of its interfaces. The AR9344 chip supports a second 802.11n radio as well that TP-Link has taken advantage of.

You can also easily see the Group-Tek HST-48002SAR 1000BASE-T Transceivers that power the 4 LAN and 1 WAN Gigabit Ethernet ports. The rest of the PCB is very clean with a neat and uncluttered design. There are no active cooling elements or heatsinks located inside the TP-Link N750 so we really don't expect it the router to run that hot - or use that much power. We'll actually look at the router's power consumption a bit later on.

The TP-Link TL-WDR4300 also features one button security setup located on the back of the router and by pressing the Wi-Fi protected setup button, the router will automatically establish a WPA2 secure connection. The TL-WDR4300 supports IP QoS (Quality of Service), allowing optimum utilization of bandwidth and offering bandwidth control over congestion, preventing bandwidth abuse. This feature allows users who have small networks to receive committed and specific bandwidth which will prevent non-critical applications from degrading network performance. - source

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