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Fast and secure: WLAN router tested

2020-12-21T07:34:49.595Z


A WLAN router is the interface between home and the Internet. In the best case scenario, this interface works so inconspicuously that you don't notice anything. But as soon as the connection goes on strike while streaming a movie, interest in a good WiFi router increases.


A WLAN router is the interface between home and the Internet.

In the best case scenario, this interface works so inconspicuously that you don't notice anything.

But as soon as the connection goes on strike while streaming a movie, interest in a good WiFi router increases.

Most routers nowadays have two frequency bands built into them.

While one transmits at 2.4 gigahertz, the other covers a frequency range of 5 gigahertz.

The reason for the division is that more and more is being demanded of the routers - it is not uncommon for an average family to have ten devices or more connected to the router, all of which want to be connected to the Internet.

In order to prevent data congestion, the rush of devices - if possible - is distributed over two frequencies.

Such a device is called a dual band router.

When buying a router, you should also pay attention to how many clients it can supply at the same time.

A 4 × 4 router with MU-MIMO, for example, can supply up to four 1 × 1-MU-MIMO clients with data at the same time.

If, on the other hand, a router is equipped without MU-MIMO, it can only ever supply one WLAN client with data.

If you are planning to equip a larger area with a WLAN connection, you should also keep in mind how well it can be expanded before purchasing the router.

Repeaters, mesh systems and powerline sets are available here for expansion.

WLAN router in the test

The test portal AllesBeste 12 models tested.

The test winner was a WLAN router from AVM: the FritzBox 7590. As far as the setup and user-friendliness of the router are concerned, AVM sets standards here; even laypeople are not faced with any major hurdles when setting up the router.

If you still need help, a detailed user manual is available in PDF format.

For experienced users, the AVM also offers a wealth of additional information.

Thanks to 4 × 4-MU-MIMO-WLAN, the router is also able to supply up to four clients with data at the same time.

Under ideal conditions, a full 900 megabits per second were possible for the transmission and even a few obstacles did not ensure that the connection performance dropped dramatically or was even interrupted.

In the test, the FritzBox 7590 was able to come up with everything that makes a good WLAN router: user-friendly setup, fast transmission performance, high functionality and well thought-out equipment.

You can find more information and other recommended alternatives in the extensive review of AllesBeste.

Source: merkur

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