dual band | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:24:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png dual band | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 ASUS RP-AC52 Dual Band Wireless AC750 Range Extender Review https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/asus-rp-ac52-dual-band-wireless-ac750-range-extender-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/asus-rp-ac52-dual-band-wireless-ac750-range-extender-review/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:57:49 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=205191 Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest wireless networking products from Asus – the RP-AC52 Dual Band Wireless AC750 Range Extender. This product is designed to alleviate wireless range issues that may occur in large houses, or those with thick walls. Asus are not best known for their networking …

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Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest wireless networking products from Asus – the RP-AC52 Dual Band Wireless AC750 Range Extender. This product is designed to alleviate wireless range issues that may occur in large houses, or those with thick walls.

Asus are not best known for their networking products but we have looked at a few different models from them over the past few years and have been generally impressed with what they have to offer.

Despite being marketed as a range extender, the RP-AC52 has a number of other features to sweeten the deal.  It can also operate as a wireless access point, and also supports wireless audio streaming.

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Features:

  • 802.11ac concurrent dual-band wireless range extender with speeds up to 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 433 Mbps (5 GHz).
  • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signal strength indicators.
  • Automatic switching between range extender and access point modes.
  • Streaming music with ASUS AiPlayer app and multiple wireless streaming protocols.
  • One-touch setup and hassle-free connectivity.
  • Extended coverage with powerful internal antennas.
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Netgear R6300 802.11ac Smart Wi-Fi Router Review https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-smart-wi-fi-router-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-smart-wi-fi-router-review/#respond Sun, 25 May 2014 08:52:30 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=183814 Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest wireless routers from Netgear – the R6300.  This offers the latest in dual-band wireless technology, supporting the 802.11ac specification.  This should offer significantly better throughput than a 802.11n network, theoretically up to around 1,300 MB/s.  We are very interested to see how …

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Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest wireless routers from Netgear – the R6300.  This offers the latest in dual-band wireless technology, supporting the 802.11ac specification.  This should offer significantly better throughput than a 802.11n network, theoretically up to around 1,300 MB/s.  We are very interested to see how the Netgear R6300 fares in our tests.

Netgear are highly regarded for producing some of the best networking products on the market.  They offer a varied range encompassing everything from network attached storage to mobile broadband products and wireless routers.
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Specification

Package Contents

  • R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick install guide
  • Power adapter, localized to country of sale

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 191 x 198.5 x 65 mm (7.5 x 7.79 x 2.55 in)
  • Weight: 430 g (0.94 lb)

Standards

  • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
  • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
  • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz
  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology

System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher
  • Use laptop with 3×3 450 Mbps adapter like Centrino 6300/5300, or 3×3 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6200 for maximum performance

Technical Specifications

  • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—2.4 & 5 GHz
  • Beamforming+—Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the speed, reliability, & range of your WiFi connections
  • Push ‘N’ Connect—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
  • WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx) – 3×3 (2.4GHz) + 3×3 (5GHz)
  • Powerful dual-core 800 MHz processor
  • WiFi Boost with high-powered radio amplifiers
  • Memory: 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM
  • Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
  • IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6)

Security

  • WiFi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
  • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
  • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
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Buffalo AirStation N600 Dual Band Wireless Router (WHR-600D) Review https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/buffalo-airstation-n600-dual-band-wireless-router-whr-600d-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/henry-butt/buffalo-airstation-n600-dual-band-wireless-router-whr-600d-review/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:10:07 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=164382 Today we are going to take a look at the Buffalo AirStation N600 wireless router which is positioned as an affordable dual-band wireless router.  This means it operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies … ideal for those who want to connect multiple devices which consume a lot of bandwidth without running into …

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Today we are going to take a look at the Buffalo AirStation N600 wireless router which is positioned as an affordable dual-band wireless router.  This means it operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies … ideal for those who want to connect multiple devices which consume a lot of bandwidth without running into issues.

Buffalo are well known for producing a wide range of networking equipment and they offer more affordable alternatives to competitors such as Synology.  We have reviewed a number of Buffalo products in the past and have been pretty impressed with what they have to offer.

The AirStation N600 operates on the ‘N' wireless band and is able to funnel 300 Mbps through both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies respectively.  This should make it well suited to those who are heavy online gamers or those who stream a lot of bandwidth-heavy content over the wireless network as the traffic can be split between the bands, providing you have compatible devices.

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Features

  • Dual Band 11n – combined speeds up to 600 Mbps
  • Ideal for high speed media streaming
  • Mobile friendly setup and device connection for smartphone and tablet users
  • Configure as an access point or wireless bridge
  • Step-by-step setup wizard for easy configuration
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Fastest Asus router ever made gets new pricing https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/jules/fastest-asus-router-ever-made-gets-new-pricing/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/jules/fastest-asus-router-ever-made-gets-new-pricing/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:15:42 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=148368 With the price originally set at £200 by Asus, KitGuru Labs tested the RT-AC66U to destruction (almost) when it was still over £180. Today sees an additional cut from Amazon which brings the price down even more. KitGuru asks if this as far as the price cutting goes? Price cuts are a great idea, right? …

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With the price originally set at £200 by Asus, KitGuru Labs tested the RT-AC66U to destruction (almost) when it was still over £180. Today sees an additional cut from Amazon which brings the price down even more. KitGuru asks if this as far as the price cutting goes?

Price cuts are a great idea, right?

Getting more and more product for less and less money – surely there's no downside?

Actually, there is and not only for the supply chain.

Back in the golden days of retail, in a world without internet and online price comparison engines like Google, products were made, shipped, stored, displayed and sold.

Every now and then, someone who take stock by sending a team of youngsters and auditors through shops and warehouses to see what was what. Reports would be compiled, with a margin of error built in, then a wizened old soul would ponder a lot of numbers scribbled on a lot of paper and decide where the discounts would happen in January and July. Those were the sales and for the other 10 months of the year, you could pay the recommended price or live without.

Now we live in an offers culture, where something is on sale all the time – stock is checked, promoted and dumped in real time – and prices bounce around like a yoyo.

Enter the Asus RT-AC66U.

Described by Asus as the fastest wireless router the retail world has ever seen, the price is now sitting around £158 on Amazon. It was at £200, then £188 and more recently around £167 – so will £158 be its final resting place?

Sources close to Asus have indicated that this is probably it – but don't take that as gospel if you buy one and it goes to £153 next month.

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KitGuru says: We all love a bargain, but if wait too long then the deal we have been eyeing can pass us by. Sure, there will be another to take its place, but will that require a compromise?   Just so you know, at KitGuru HQ we love researching products, but once we've done our searches we make the purchase. You might get bitten this way every now and then, but if you need a product and believe that it represents ‘good value' at the price you see – how much harm is really done if you miss out on getting a few more quid off?

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