Edimax BR-6226n Wireless Router Review

Today we're yet again testing a crucial network component of the type most of you probably have in your home network. Yes, we're talking about wireless network routers. Today we're reviewing a basic Edimax model of the latest generation, one without flashy features bur with support of the 802.11n standard and quite lucrative price too.

Our friends from Edimax has supplied us, through their partners VALI with one of their newest products - BR-6226n. This is a 802.11n wireless router, essentially a basic model of the newest generation, cheap and without flashy features – it could be obtained for mere 40$.

Here is a short specifications list for Edimax BR-6226n:

Edimax BR-6226n specifications

FUNCTIONS	Supports AP, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge+ WDS and Universal Repeater modes Port Triggering for special applications DDNS and SIP Virtual Server and DMZ MAC/IP filter and URL blocking Static routing UPnP architecture VPN Pass-Through (IPSec/PPTP) Schedule control
HARDWARE INTERFACE	One RJ-45 WAN port Four RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN ports LED Indicators: Power, Wireless, WAN, LNK/ACT for LAN 3dBi antenna x 2 WPS / Reset button Switch for wireless on/of
MANAGEMENT	12-language User Interface Supports Remote Management Supports EZView Management System Status and Security Log (Web Interface) Firmware upgradeable
WAN	Supports WISP connection mode Supports RJ-45 cable/xDSL modem WAN protocol: PPPoE/Static IP/PPTP/Dynamic IP/ L2TP/ Telstra Big Pond
SECURITY	NAT/NAPT IP Sharing 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security DHCP Server/Client QoS for critical operations SPI Anti-DoS Firewall
MEMORY	4 MB NOR Flash 16 MB SDRAM
POWER ADAPTER	DC 12V, 1A
DIMENSIONS	179 (W) x 133 (D) x 25 (H) mm

Edimax BR-6226n features

• Impressive Data Transmission Rate via IEEE802.11n
• Extensive Internet Connection Sharing
• Remote or Local Management System
• Flexible WISP ( Wireless Internet Service Provider) Connection Mode
• Easy & Multilingual Setup Installation CD
• Practical Wireless ON/OFF Switch and Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button