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General| Product type | Tabletop router |
|---|---|
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Product color | Black |
| LED indicators | LAN, Power, Status, USB, WAN, WLAN |
| DSL WAN | No |
| WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 1300 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 450 Mbit/s |
| VPN server | PPTP VPN and OpenVPN |
| VPN support | PPTP, L2TP, IPSec |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u |
| Receiver sensitivity | 5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -93dBm, 11a 54Mbps: -76dBm 11ac HT20 mcs8 : -68dBm, 11ac HT40 mcs9: -64dBm 11ac HT80 mcs9: -61dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54Mbps: -77dBm 11n HT20 mcs7: -74dBm, 11n HT40 mcs7: -72dBm |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Supported network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Firewall security | DoS, SPI Firewall, IP Address Filter/MAC Address Filter/Domain Filter, IP and MAC Address Binding |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK |
| Transmit power | CE: \u003C20dBm(2.4GHz), \u003C23dBm(5GHz), FCC:\u003C30dBm dBmW |
| Antennas quantity | 3 |
| Output current | 1.5 A |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Power source type | DC |
| Mac operating systems supported | macOS |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows XP |
| Package depth | 240 mm |
| Package width | 330 mm |
| Package height | 80 mm |
| Package weight | 790 g |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 160.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 243.5 mm |
| Height | 32.7 mm |
Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router to your modem and power source.
Guide to using the router's built-in wizard for automated internet connection setup.
Instructions for manually configuring internet connection settings based on ISP information.
Steps to configure the router for IPv6 internet service provided by your ISP.
Steps to create a unified Wi-Fi network by connecting OneMesh extenders to the router.
Configure internet access restrictions, time limits, and content blocking for family members.
Configure DoS Protection and SPI Firewall settings to defend against cyber threats.
Manage network access by blocking or allowing specific devices using Blacklist or Whitelist.
Bind IP addresses to MAC addresses to prevent ARP spoofing and unauthorized network access.
Configure the router as an OpenVPN server for secure remote access to your home network.
Set up a PPTP VPN server on the router for remote access, offering easier setup and faster speed.
Instructions for performing firmware updates, both online and manual, to improve router performance.
Update the password used to log in to the router's web management interface.
Troubleshooting steps for forgetting or needing to reset the wireless network password.
Guidance on recovering or resetting the router's web management login password.
Troubleshooting common reasons for being unable to access the router's web interface.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing internet access after setup.
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