EDIMAX EW-7438RPN

If you really want to save money, take a closer look at the Edimax EW-7438RPn V2. For only 600 hryvnia, or even cheaper, you can get an access point similar to the Asus RP-N14, albeit without the "buns". This model is also packaged in a compact housing that plugs directly into a power outlet. No extra cables and difficulties with choosing a place for installation.

The point works with any wireless router in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. The easiest and fastest installation is supported by pressing the WPS button. As an alternative, you can use the installation using the web interface. The "iQ" installation wizard is already available here, which offers intelligent quick automatic configuration, offering a choice of Wi-Fi networks available for connection. You can also use the wizard to select the device operation mode: repeater, access point, or wireless bridge. The device has two antennas and provides a maximum network speed of up to 300 Mbps. At the same time, unlike the D-Link DAP-1420 model described above, this access point is perfectly compatible with all old devices using 802.11b/g wireless communication.

To facilitate the connection procedure, the access point has an LED signal strength indicator that helps you find the optimal location of the device for reliable operation of an expanding Wi-Fi network. I was pleased that the indicator lights can be turned off so that their glow does not annoy at night.

In addition, the access point supports the EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet, IEEE802.3az) standard, which regulates the power of a wired Ethernet connection depending on the current load. And finally, the switch makes it possible to completely turn off the access point when it is not in use - no need to unplug the device itself.