Wi-Fi Router - the backgrounds are summarized
Nowadays, wireless routers are really nothing special any more. You have by the way, in General, also via LAN-interfaces.
- The Transmission over radio, however, is not quite as fast as the wired variant. On the devices specified wireless transmission speeds are not achieved in reality most of the time.
- You should use preferably a LAN, you should be before buying on the number of LAN interfaces on the Router taken.
- The decision for Wi-Fi, however, is the most useful because you avoid long connection cable or even Drilling. Note in the case of a Wi-Fi Router that you need to protect the local network. You should enable the WPA2 encryption with a long password. Also, the Router-your-own-device password should be changed and not forget.
- If you have a very fast Wi-Fi connection, then you should have a dual-band Router, the can buy a spark in the 2.4 and 5 Ghz frequency band.
Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Router to buy - that you need to consider
- A Modem is in your household already exist? If not, you should buy directly a Router with integrated DSL-Modem. Chip has been testing Wi-Fi-Down in energy efficiency and power consumption. Here too, devices with built-in Modem to cut the Best.
- Some routers include built-in hard disk or USB connections, e.g. for the connection of external hard drives. Please note that this memory is no server set. For the exchange of data, these hard drives are only partially useful, because the transfer speed is usually low. For the exchange of small files, this method is quite useful for large files, no way around it, however, still in a Cloud or on a Server.
- You place a high value on German language in the user interface of the device? Most of the devices offer, but there are exceptions. You ask if you are unsure of the manufacturer. The device is in user-friendliness from device to device easier or harder. In our Chip-testing Wi-Fi test Router in this regard. Ergonomic Details such as a power button and reset buttons should be included in the device.
- Some Wi-Fi routers have more than just the normal Routing functions. You, for example, the value of integrated Print and media server or URL Blocking (web Filter) you should inform yourself carefully about whether the device includes such Features.
Speed Port Menu
In the CHIP-best list you'll find the Top Router with Wi-Fi facilities, as well as test reports and all the important Details. Read in the following practice tip on how your configuring the Router.
