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.
Wireless speed 6 GHz
The maximum speed supported by the device when communicating wirelessly in the 6 GHz band.
WAN
The WAN port characterizes the ability of the device to receive a wired signal. There may be models with both one port and
two WAN ports, and in rare cases, more connected providers. Such an expanded number of WAN connectors affects the cost and, accordingly, is found in more part among professional-level routers.
In terms of speed, when choosing a device, the priority is the speed of the output LAN port or Wi-Fi. However, faster WAN ports (
1 Gbps,
2.5 Gbps,
5 Gbps,
10 Gbps) allow you to divide the load on several outputs at once without reducing speed performance, as may be the case with
WAN port 100 Mbps.
LAN
In this case, LAN means standard network connectors (known as RJ-45) designed for wired connection of LAN devices — PCs, servers, additional access points, etc. The number of ports corresponds to the number of devices that can be directly connected to wired equipment. way.
In terms of speed,
100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) and
1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet) are the most popular options today. At the same time, thanks to the development of technology, more and more gigabit devices are being produced, although in fact this speed is critical only when transferring large amounts of information. At the same time, some models, in addition to the standard speed of the main LAN ports, may have
a 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps and even 10 Gbps LAN port with increased bandwidth.
Reassignable WAN / LAN
Reassignable WAN / LAN port in the design of the device, which can work both with an external WAN network and with a local LAN. This solution allows you to reduce the total number of connection ports and at the same time expand the functionality of the equipment for flexible adaptation to user needs.
Antennas (mobile internet)
3G/LTE antennas improve the quality and reliability of signal reception from cell towers, which is especially useful far from base stations. There are such antennas on board models with support for SIM-cards.
Antennas for 3G / LTE are internal and external, there are also pieces of equipment that do not have antennas in the delivery set, but with specially provided antenna connectors.
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Internal. Wi-Fi devices equipped with internal 3G/LTE antennas only. The location inside the case protects the antennas from breakage and damage, while the equipment itself has a neat appearance. On the other hand, the user does not have the opportunity to choose the required antenna for efficiency.
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External. The device has its own external antennas to improve the quality of 3G/LTE reception. Most often, such antennas are a removable part of the structure with connection through the appropriate connectors; however, some models may be equipped with non-removable external antennas, which are foldable for easy transport and storage.
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Connectors for antennas. Separate connectors in the design of the modem for connecting 3G / LTE antennas. Appropriate connectors make it possible to use rather large devices with equipment, which significantly exceed the capabilities of "native" antennas (both internal and external). In addition, the
...user has the right to choose an antenna for such a connector at his discretion.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.
