Comparison Cudy WR3600H vs Cudy WR3600

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.

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.

The range of the Wi-Fi connection when the device is operating outdoors is in an open area where the signal does not need to overcome obstacles in the form of walls and other foreign objects. In other words, we are talking about the communication range within the line of sight. This parameter can be useful not only when installed outdoors, but also, for example, in a large office space. However, do not forget that the practical range may be somewhat less, because. it also depends on the capabilities of the connected devices and the level of interference.

Also note that according to these data, it is possible to estimate the range of action in the room, if for some reason this information is not indicated in the characteristics. On average, this radius is 2-4 times less than the outdoor range, and for maximum guarantee it is worth taking a factor of 4: for example, for a reliable connection at a distance of 10 m, it is desirable to have a device with a range in open areas of at least 40 m.

Power consumed by network equipment during operation. Knowing the indicator of energy consumption, you can, for example, calculate the battery life of equipment from an uninterruptible power supply or choose a suitable “uninterruptible power supply”. Also, with the support of PoE technology, it is worth considering the power consumption when choosing a PoE switch or PoE adapter.