The router is the heart of a home network with which DSL, WLAN and telephony only work. Thanks to reading various tests on the internet, our team has compiled a list of the best things to consider when buying, including points such as processor, modem, WLAN standard and much more.
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router best list 2022 – the best routers in test& comparison
Last updated on: 31.12.2021
My name is stefan albrecht, I am 23 years old and I come from dortmund. As a computer science student and gamer I am probably something like the typical nerd. I share my technical expertise from 200+ product tests here on expertentesten.
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In this article we will not only explain how a router works. We also point out common alternative which are mostly a little cheaper. You will also learn which different types of the routers are produced. Thereby we clarify about advantages on, which is controlled by use of a modern routers arise. We tell you what you should look out for when buying a. In this article you will also learn where the purchase in particular simply and cheap is.
What is a router?
The central, the communication from different end devices regulated, is often a router. Through this electrical device will mostly be a home network created, in which computer, smartphones and tablets can be integrated. Inside the network can henceforth be data exchange. In this way, the photos taken with the smartphone made in the browser window to the computer.
Modern printer, which have a network interface often let themselves be transferred to the home network, which is made possible by the router created by the device. After that can be connected with other terminal devices printing, without that a cable connection is required. Current tv can often also be router communicate. The contents of mediatheques and video platforms data is simply transferred to the flat screen tv, when the router is connected to the internet is connected.
Because the router the data traffic regulates, can contents the internet on different end devices be played back.
The electronic device is the interface, through all terminal devices connected. commercially available router have for this purpose at least four network interfaces. There can be a ethernet cable be connected so that computer and others end devices with the router are connected. Most router also generate a WLAN signal, through the device wirelessly integrated become.
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how does a router work?
In the past, people only used simple modems and network cards, to call up their computer with the worldwide network to connect. The devices let only one low transmission speed to, so that certain content in net could not be seen, heard and enjoyed. First as new cable were laid, rose the speed. Now often not more only a modem, but an router used to several terminals equipped with the internet to connect.
In many router, you can acquire today is already a modem integrated. Thus, the electrical device with a DSL– or VDSL–connection are connected. After that the device with the worldwide network. Modern router are with modems equipped, the large datasets can transmit.
Often equipment is offered that at least 30 megabytes per second distribute.
The internet signal is driven by the router to other terminal devices passed on. In most cases router via a radio interface. about these WLAN–function can computer, smartphones or television communicate with the net. The router also builds a internal network so that data between the terminals can be transmitted.
If for example internet site want to call, their input in the browser window to the router transmitted. The router sends the request to internet. The answer is connected to the terminal forwarded.
Because the router to which internet accesses and the resulting resulting data traffic regulates, are computer protected. Modern router act like a firewall, which dangers locks out. Thus these devices also the safety, because pests is not so easily adapted to the domestic network can access. The access on the router can furthermore be provided by encryption are made more difficult.
Configuring the router for the internet – this is how it is done!
With an DSL router can different end devices in a home network be integrated, so that for example the option of the data exchange exists. By the router can be terminal devices moreover with the internet
connect. Often the acquisition worthwhile. Finally the provider, the to their internet contracts simple basic devices offer, expensive rental fees. If instead you want to use a high quality router this saves cost. Often work this network devices much better than rental router.
Then also further functions of the routers activate. So after the configuration to the WLAN to access with the wireless network for a connection go to network to care. First the router with the DSL–line or with a upstream modem be connected. After that you can our eight steps through which the network device configured and optimized will be.
- 1. Connect the router to the computer
- 2. Access the webinter-face
- 3. Open the webinter-face
- 4. enter access data
- 5. Activate the WLAN
- 6. Connect devices to the router
- 7. Connect a hard disk to the router
- 8. Set security functions
Sometimes you can find the address, which are mostly eight digits exists, also on the back the printer. Some manufacturer use letter combinations, which can be entered. Thus the fritz!boxes from AVM are in principle also input from "fritz.box" to reach.
In other cases use manufacturer simple combinations how the number sequence 0000. With the input of the correct user name and the corresponding password they can finally access the menu access, through which they can use the router for example with access data can supply.
Mostly they have to be set to the menu area "settings" access. There are, for example in the case of the fritz!box 7170 subitems. About the "advanced settings" you will get to the submenu "internet". From there you can access the item "access data access. At other routers you must similar menus call to use the access data of their internetproviders to be able to enter. The type of connection can often be defined in the process.
In operating menu they can, for example, the name your radio network and a password set. Often they can also define in which standard the radio signals encrypted. Especially the newer router control the WPA2 mode which is much more secure. Therefore you should WLAN mode prefer, before them the network activate.
Because most router at least four LAN ports have, you can many devices also per cable with the router connect. The cable the aesthetics cloud, however, they still provide a more stable internet connection. Just at the download of large data volumes you can wiring worth. So think about using devices that can be accessed via a cable to internet should get.
Modern router own USB ports, to the hard disks can be connected. There you can not only personal data backed up, but also films and series in the HD format be stored. These can often be end devices like the smart TV playback, which can be accessed via DLNA indexed files can access. In order to functions and the performance one modern routers can be quite an hard disk to be connected.
sometimes offer router in your menus also the possibility to use a guest access to create.
With many new routers you can also use power save. Finally, many network devices for example define the time in which the WLAN active. It is worthwhile in any case, after the first SETUP the setting options to note fast and secure internet connections build.
Router news
router – current bestsellers on amazon
at amazon you can find a list of the current bestsellers in the field of routers. In first place in april 2019 is the AVM FRITZ!Box 7590, a high-end WLAN AC+N router from the german based company "fritz!". Among the special features of the device is the multi-user MIMO technology, which guarantees the ideal connection of a high number of devices without any difficulties in stability or speed. The router also features WLAN mesh, a technology that enables an even faster and more accessible network. By using several FRITZ!-devices in different locations connect to each other, they can create a single, stable network. In addition, the router uses super-vectoring in the latest version, with which – depending on the region – even higher speeds can be achieved. However, this is also reflected in the price: compared with its competitors, the AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 significantly more expensive. However, looking at the customer reviews, the price seems to be justified: especially the large number of connections and the resulting flexibility, even for office use, were praised. the device is a prime product and is therefore shipped by amazon. Returns can thus also be handled smoothly via amazon.
The AVM fritz box 7530, a slightly cheaper version of the candidate on position 1, is currently in second place in the best list. The router is similar to the FRITZ!Box 7590 very much, since here also super-vectoring and WLAN-mesh are to be found. The biggest differences are the price and some features like the 4×4 MU-MIMO technology, which are not available in this version. The power consumption of the device is particularly positive: as you can see from the reviews, it is on average less than 5.7 watts.
Router: current innovations at amazon
This year, several new routers have been added to the amazon marketplace, including the ravpower filehub. Ravpower is a young german manufacturer that specializes in the production and distribution of power supplies for laptops, replacement batteries for smartphones, powerbanks and battery chargers. ravpower products are sold through ZBT international trading and shipped as amazonas choice by the retail giant itself. this router is a portable travel router that can also connect to external SD cards or other memory cards, allowing wireless data transfer to smartphones and other mobile devices. The main feature of the device, however, is its function as a wireless travel router, which can be easily connected to a DSL or cable modem and thus functions as a normal router. In addition, the router also has a bridge mode, through which an already existing WLAN network can be easily strengthened. customer reviews praise the speed, compactness and modern design of the device. The only complaint was the stability of the device, but this can easily be solved with a software update. The router also functions as a powerbank, making it ideal for long trips.
Another interesting novelty is the netgear orbi pro: this is a WLAN mesh system for private and business use. WLAN mesh is a technology that enables an even faster and more accessible network by allowing multiple routers in different locations to connect to each other and create a single, stable network. The system consists of a router and another satellite in the basic configuration – up to 350 m² area can be covered without loss.
What are the different types of routers?
For permanent use of a network can different router be used, which can be distinguish. The manufacturers for example offer simple LAN router through which up to four terminal devices can be connected. customers can also WLAN devices which are connected to an unequal larger number from computers, smartphones and tv can communicate. The companies that use network devices produce, also offer LTE–router on, with which a special internet connection producible.
The popular LAN router costs are usually substantially less than other devices, through which also a network can be established. These devices can different computer, laptops and television connect. Thus a data transmission between the end devices possible, that with the LAN router are connected. Moreover, customers can printer to be shared. To communication with the router the devices with the help of cables connected. Thereby so called ethernet cable used. For this reason LAN router often also called ethernet router sells.
In LAN router often finds a modem, device with a broadband connection connected. About the WAN connection can the router dial into the worldwide network. The devices that are connected to the device with the help of LAN cables can now access the Internet. Numerous devices offered as LAN routers provide additional functions. For example, many manufacturers equip their version of the LAN router with a firewall for additional protection.
Basically cables are required. this visible connection can be disturbing, if the end devices not in the proximity of the routers are. In addition, certain devices, like for example smartphones, not with the LAN router connected become.
Especially for larger downloads can be cable connection worth.
The manufacturer of routers also offer WLAN variants at. This WLAN router are a combination different functions, all in one device united. You sometimes own a integrated modem, through the one connection with the internet manufactured. terminals can either be used via a cable or via the radio network integrated become. In this way smartphones into the home network connect. Also WLAN-printer can be easily connected. In this case the cable, because the devices via the WLAN communicate.
Often these devices are also DSL router sells. you have useful functions: so in the router sometimes a telephone system integrated, with the different DECT phones can communicate. Often the router to telephone over the internet are used. They control the voip technology, so that no additional device for the telephony needed. Suitable contracts are used by different telecommunication companies like the telecom or vodafone offers.
The expansion of the internets steps into germany only creeping ahead. In some areas are the DSL speeds so slow, that watching videos is hardly possible. In this case the LTE-router help, which is manufacturers are offered. this devices access the 4G LTE network to, which is mainly used by smartphones is used.
With this data connection can be used under ideal conditions up to 100 megabits per second transmitted. Prerequisite is however one radio tower, the in the vicinity are. Then the LTE router another alternative. However, in many other cases, the purchase of a DSL- or LAN-routers recommended. You are with an existing DSL contract excellent possibilities for secure communication between terminals and internet care.
Many telecommunications provider not only provide for the connection to the internet, but also provide router and modems which must be used. If only one modem is ordered, this can be telecommunications module with a router connected. Then the router only the internal network, the communication with the internet is still connected through the modem done. Only in this case it may be advisable to purchase a router equipped with no integrated modem features.
advantages of modern routers
The use of a current routers offers many advantages. Finally, these modern devices allow high speeds reach, so that data be distributed quickly. Because different terminal devices with the router communicate, is a faster access to the internet possible. In the process, all devices are router protected. Finally the internet pages and IP addresses, which are called, only the address of the routers visible, behind which all addresses the end devices hidden.
From the outside it is not recognizable how many terminals with the router are connected. This is how the external access by malware and hacker complicates. The end devices, which are also IP address are equipped, remain behind address of the routers hidden. Modern router bind the terminal devices automatically. You have a DHCP server, which has automatic allocation from IP addresses takes over without being conflicts between the terminal devices arise.
Through the router arises not only the access on the internet. Finally, the devices also create home network, so that home computer for the replacement of data can be used. In the past, for this purpose often hub used. This additional device can be omitted if a modern router is used.
Some current router are equipped with an USB port equipped. there can be a external hard disk connected, which will henceforth be data storage serves – and space for important security copies offers. To the hard disk can be used not only via the computer access. Often the tv the data storage use. For example movies and photos play back the data previously stored on the hard disk have stored.
Some router even offer the possibility, that they become certain times automatic into one energy saving mode go over. Through the minimal consumption become the cost reduced. So also an changeover worthwhile if the existing router is already somewhat older.
Many modern router dispose of practical security functions. This way some models a practical child lock activated become. Then certain internet pages, of the minor should not be called, no longer reach.
Many communication provider now offer high internet speeds at. How to surf at blazing fast speeds. contracts, the speeds from up to 100 megabits guarantee, are none rarity. This speed can be used with older routers however does not reach become. In this case the purchase a new network center also worthwhile.
What features do I need to look for when buying a router??
In the nineties was the internet only from few people used with 56 kilobyte modems into the worldwide network dial-in. In this millennium are the access numbers immensely increased. To use 2014 exactly 80 percent of all persons older than ten years are, in germany the internet. In year 2010 had the share still at 75 percent located.
Most people who switch to the internet access, use a DSL access. The telecommunications provider offer different contracts at. Often in the contract a device contain, by which the connection with the network is made. Thus fall further costs on, because the rudimentary modem to high prices is rented. In this case, the exchange against a modern DSL router particularly worthwhile.
Even with the use of a older routers it is worth exchange. Thereby should consumer but necessarily on certain functions watch. So a stable and secure internet- and network connection for different terminal equipment are created.
This models but are only something affordable than the complete DSL-, LAN- or WLAN router. Only a few euros saving.
Before a purchase you should make sure that router simply configure lets. So take into account for example quality the user interface, about the important settings can be made. If you agree with the technology should be aware of the router moreover over a professional mode have, the deep interventions enables. In the frame our test series, in which we use common models tested, we came across good menus, by the router let control. Such devices, which can be simple menus points, are for example AVM, but also created by netgear and TP-link.
But it is enough not from, only on the user interface to eighth. your new router for example, the internet protocol ipv6 master. Only in this case can the device also in the future as interface serve, the computers, tablets and laptops with the internet connects. Currently still router available, which only older IP4 protocol know. This devices will be duration no longer to use be, because more and more telecommunications company to the new ipv6 switch.
With the many routers integrated WLAN access point they can different end devices with the home network and the internet connect. The router, which is access point order, send at the 2,4 and in which 5 gigahertz range. Some older routers can however only on the 2.4 gigahertz range send. This frequency is also used by cell phones used. This is how it is signal weaker than for the devices that are also listed in the 5 frequency range send.
With it criminal and hacker not on the wireless network can access the router the radio signal encrypt. Some manufacturer still offer devices with WPA- or WEP encryption to. This encryption standards are a easy target for data thieves, because it deals with little expense let crack. So you can hacker a fast access to private data provide. Therefore, they should make sure that their future router the data with the current encryption method WPA2 secures. Then there is a lot of less danger, that thieves in which network can intervene.
The practical WLAN interface, about the not all routers allows the wireless connection to internet. The router but should be additional gigabit LAN ports be equipped, through which end devices with the help of a ethernet cables with the device can be connected. This creates a more stable internet connection, what just happened with the download from formidable data volumes from advantage can be. So make sure that the future router at least four LAN ports owns.
Further connections can make life easier. From advantage can be for example an USB connection its, by the further terminal equipment like printer or hard disks directly to the router can be connected. Therefore, pay attention to whether the router via at least a USB connection has. Best are the devices, which have to be USB-3.0-port are equipped, the high transmission rates at copy of data enables. then the router also as small media server serve the photos and movies provided on the hard disk have been filed.
To many routers can be telephones connect. In case you need a complete telephone system want to operate, it is worthwhile to use a device that is as DECT base station can be used. This is how wireless phones with the router connect. Some manufacturer also offer router on, the telephony about the internet enable. This router can also be connected to conventional phones use.
Unfortunately the information the manufacturer not sufficient to get a comprehensive picture of the different routers to make the consumer currently can acquire. Instead they should also use the experiences from others users to be considered in the network via their experiences report. However, the subjective reports the users not always, to find out about the respective router to inform about.
Even better product reports, the one from independent experts have been written. On this internet site find objective reviews, via the from– and the disadvantages clear up, which practical tests have been discovered. So you will find expert testing.De with security exactly the router, the different terminal equipment to network brings.
What does a router cost?
The prices, which for different router must be paid, differ clearly. Simpler models cost only little money. So they can rudimentary LAN router already prices from 30 euro acquire. To these models but you can only connect devices that have a ethernet interface have. So although most of the computer, but no smartphones to such router connect. Also certain game consoles, such as the playstation portable (PSP), can be used with such routers not with the worldwide network connecting.
In this case a WLAN router required for a wireless wireless connection provides. Simple WLAN devices sometimes cost little more than 50 euro. However, these
router only certain functions. Although various devices to the network created by the network be integrated, but these correspond router not always the current stand the technology. So must user sometimes on the important WPA2 encryption do without. Often these routers can have no phone to be connected.
Something more expensive router offer a larger range of functions and a stronger WLAN signal. These mostly have a integrated DSL modem, through which a internet connection can be made. Often in these devices, the from prices from 100 euro are available, a integrated telephone system. This way voip phone calls led, if a little more money is to be invested in the router investments are made. The higher quality devices in this price category can even be used with DECT phones combine, which no cable need.
For a price from around 200 euro you can use powerful router acquire the diverse functions and setting options offers. Such devices often support the quite especially fast WLAN-ac technology, the data transfers from up to 1.300 megabits enables. Often such router as network storage, because a hard disk can be connected to different end devices accessed.
A expensive router can be worthwhile, because it makes life easier with different multimedia devices facilitates. Nevertheless, they should inform themselves exactly in advance. Finally we discovered at our tests from different routers, which have become different price classes also belong expensive models, the not all desired functions offer.
How we tested the router?
Our experts were allowed different router at frame a test series check. Thereby the devices also in practice used. In the everyday test not all router convince. Our exams however, began before the first use of the devices. We tested for example the quality the packaging.
We also read the operations manual. Thereby we tested the comprehensibility the written explanations. We also investigated whether additional graphics to understanding contributed. Only if the router even by a layman, to whom the guide to disposal could be configured, the devices in this test segment well rated.
Within the framework of the commissioning was the quality the connections tested. We also tested the user interface. If only a english webinterface was available, a more negative rating. When a german user interface could be used, which could be easily understood, a positive endnote in this area of our tests. As part of this we also checked the quality of the WLAN signal. We tested how easy it is to different terminals with the respective router connect them.
After these tests took place lengthy test phase, in which the router has been extensively used. In the process we used different devices. We used classic computers, laptops and tablets. In the process we distributed data on hard disks, if the router via a USB interface availed. But we also loaded large datasets down in order to avoid the performance to test.
We band television to the network a. Such devices were used among other things for streaming from series and films uses. We connected game consoles like the xbox one or the playstation 4 with the respective router. At connection we loaded demos from the online offers down to the tempo to check. But we also played online, around the router to test.
we used streaming devices like the chromecast, order on netflix and other video portals access. We used the router moreover, in order to smartphones at network to surf. This gave us a comprehensive picture of the.
In the process we discovered before– and disadvantages, about the product reports enlighten. These arose after the tests, about which we will reviews report. So you can find out exactly router inform, which currently retail and offered over the internet.
Tested according to these criteria: the router from securifi
Packaging, instructions and commissioning:
The securifi almond router can be used mainly via the internet be acquired. This is how the network device for example by the renowned online store amazon offers. After the simple order, which is done with a few mouse clicks, will pass by only a few days, until the well packed device is brought to the destination. It is at this time in an additional repackaging, which protects against damage in transit.
Inside the envelope of the shipper, the actual cardboard of the manufacturer. There you will find a short instruction, which facilitates the commissioning of the intuitive device. This must first be connected to the power to be connected. After that the securifi almond router in different modes of operation operate.
All settings can be done via the touchscreen make. The menus remind a little of windows 8 or the starting range of windows 10. In the router can also be clicked on tiles, behind which the setting options hide. The simple menus facilitate the entry. This is how the securifi almond router fast get up and running. For this, the device can either be connected to an existing WLAN network or with a modem are connected.
If the router as amplifier to work, consumers simply plug the device into an existing wireless network a. About the WAN port the router but also with a modem to be connected. In both cases the device creates a WLAN signal, that even more distant rooms can reach.
facts about the router:
The touchscreen can not only to equipment be used. Finally it also shows weather data or the time when the corresponding setting is activated. For fast navigation by the menus the manufacturer supplies its almond router out with a pen, which is attached to the bottom of the device hides. This is how not only the setup very nimble by hand.
which is generated by router generated wireless network can data with maximum 300 megabits per second to terminals distribute. The network can be not only with the insecure WEP– and WPA standards encrypt. It can also be used in the much more secure WPA2 mode are operated. In any case, the radio signal via two antennas distributed inside the black device. Thereby the router only at 2.4 gigahertz band. Other devices, which we were also allowed to test, send also at 5 gigahertz band, what better up– and download rates provides.
At the back of the stylish router are only two rj45ports, around LAN cable connect. Unfortunately these ports only one maximum speed from 100 megabits. Other routers that we have also tested provide a faster distribution of data, because they have modern LAN inputs. This is the AVM fritz!Box 7490, from our test series as winner emerged, with faster gigabit LAN–ports equipped for a more rapid tempo provide. This AVM router also has more connection options with its four inputs. It also has USB–inputs, which are touchscreen–router from securifi not available are.
The router in the field test:
In the practical test the securifi almond router among other things by its special design. Due to the compact touchscreens is the router also an optical eye-catcher, which is not hide must. Here is the device numerous competing products consider the not always so good look.
While the practical usage generated the router a stable WLAN signal. The device could also uses are used to connect existing wireless networks to amplify. It could also be used well to LAN-capable TV and other end devices with an existing WLAN to connect. With only two LAN–connections could however only two devices with one cable be connected. Clearly too little, if several computer in the household are located, which are connected via cable with the internet to be connected.
Unfortunately, the securifi almond router no WPS function. Thus, it is much more time-consuming to identify certain devices with the radio network of the routers to connect. telephones can be not with the router use. Here others offer devices, which, however more money cost much more possibilities, to the talk devices to be connected. The largest problem but is the speed, which sometimes suffered.
Known producers of routers
The practical router, which a network are created by different manufacturer produced. After the production of the sensitive electrical devices these are based in electromarkets and about online stores sold. To the manufacturers belong to well-known computer companies like asus, who also laptops and others end devices produce. Even smaller companies that specialize in the production of network technology have specialized, offer router a. One example is the taiwanese zyxel communications corporation, the router to europe exports. The most famous company specializing in the production of routers specialized has however originated from the federal republic.
- AVM: complete solutions from germany
- Netgear: network technology from north america
- TP-link: cheap network technology from the far east
- Linksys: network technology at a low price
Later, the company, which is based in berlin is located, further ISDN cards a. This is how AVM discontinued 1995 produced a version for the PC that sold well. The share of AVM cards, from now on under the new brand name fritz! The number of cars sold in the coming years will increase to over 80 percent. Due to the high product quality, many consumers opted for an network card from AVM. This has enabled the company to hold its own against a variety of competitors such as TELES enforce.
In the year 2004 AVM presented at the then cebit a visionary product that combines different functions. The then new fritz!Box united DSL modem and router in a device. Later, the manufacturer also equipped its boxes with a WLAN interface from. With some models it was also possible to make phone calls over the internet, because the devices were equipped with the voip technology had. Over the years, AVM added further features added. So newer fritz!boxes also as media server use.
Because a large number of consumers opt for AVM’s high-quality boxes, the manufacturer in germany a high market share of more than 60 percent in the field of routers. Some components are produced by asian suppliers. For AVM gmbh there are about 450 employees the huge turnover of the company operates in the. In the year 2021 there were 300 million euros, generated by the employees of AVM
Many consumers took advantage of netgear’s innovative devices, enabling the manufacturer to steadily expand its production in. company went public in 2003. Already working this year 200 employees for the company, which at the time had sales of 300 million US dollar achieved. Meanwhile netgear employs more than 1.000 people, which among other things router and network technology manufacture.
At present the company among other things router to connect to the internet at. Through the WLAN router often results in a strong radio network, which is also used in the distance can be used. For the german consumer netgear also produces among other things DSL modems, the VDSL and ADSL2+-connections work. Some netgear products offered on the german market reach blazing speeds. So netgear offers among other things router with the IEEE 802.11 standard which offers transmission rates of up to 1.300 megabits makes possible.
The company was 1996 in the chinese industrial metropolis shenzhen based. There are also still today the company headquarters and a factory, in which parts of the TP-link product range are manufactured. The manufacturer also operates numerous branches in china, in which also the articles of the manufacturer emerge. Already 1998 TP-link made a name for itself with the self-developed 100M PCI bus lanCard a name in the asian space.
As of 2005 the products of TP-link were also available on the world market. At april 2009 opened the chinese manufacturer a german dependence, located in the picturesque hofheim am taunus. This is still the location of the european sales department and a central stock, created for western europe.
The manufacturer TP-link produces also in the present extremely low-priced alternatives in the network range. The company manufactures not only router, but also switches and IP cameras. The assortment includes WLAN amplifier and ADSL modems. TP-link also produces network cards and LAN adapters. the products are sold through the traditional electrical trade. But they are mainly offered via the internet.
TP-link’s products are characterized by about 14.000 employees produced. In recent years, the manufacturer has been able to sell significantly more network devices. For example, the company impressed in the year 2012 with the amazing growth rate of 45.5 percent. In the previous year, the manufacturer achieved sales of around 1.47 billion Generate US dollars. With these figures TP-link teaches the competition the fear. However, it remains to be seen whether the upswing will continue in the long term.
After the company was founded, linksys first made a name for itself with a adapter a name that has given rise to several computer with a printer could be connected. Later, the manufacturer also network cards which are available in the PCI-slot from pcs space was found so that these devices could be connected to the internet. Today, it’s mainly routers that the company is known for. These also score through favorable prices.
Currently working around 700 employees for the company, which was first acquired by the electrical company cisco and then by the network device manufacturer belkin acquired, whose products, however, are somewhat more expensive are. Often the routers from linksys are a cheap alternative, to ensure a trouble-free connection to make on the internet.
electronics store or online store: where is the best place to buy a router??
consumers who need a router stores, you can buy it in electrical markets visit. Different variants of the routers will for example be regional offshoot from saturn and media market offered. Other electrical stores offer the practical devices also on. router of well-known manufacturers are also sold through different online stores sells. we and other portals like expert-advice.De inform about the according to– and the advantages the purchase options. You will find out where the purchase particularly worthwhile.
Whoever wants to buy a regional electromarket only has to find the right shelf find before some routers stands. There, however, consumers will quickly discover that the electrical stores only one small selection at offer have.
Finally, the stores the high personnel costs and the cost to operation the showrooms often to the prices for the router and on other electrical appliances at.
With a purchase about the internet can such costs are no longer necessary, because the virtual salesroom from online stores quite simply in the browser can be opened. These benefit from low personnel costs, how many products cheap are. At online purchase no longer need approach and the rental of a parking lot. This is how more cost avoided.
Instead, only a few mouse clicks required if the desired router for example over amazon is purchased. There is a huge assortment of network devices offers. The consumer can also find out exactly what is going on in the worldwide network research can be done. Here clarify reviews and product reports about current router currently available for purchase. How to get comprehensive information, which are available in the crowded electromarket often not available.
A order about the internet is also much more environmentally friendly. This points to a study of the clean tech institutes, that through the logistics giant hermes has been commissioned. The numbers according to a online–purchase for a purchased product on average around 0.3 kilograms of CO2. If you want to buy the same product retail trade would be purchased 0.55 kilograms of CO2.
Through the online purchase so the environment protected. For this reason, too, we can only recommend this form of purchase. Before doing so, however, you should check the routers information currently offered.
router security – how to protect the network
People who surf the Internet often access the Internet via the home wireless network to the worldwide network. The radio signal is sent through the router. With the right settings and a secure password, you can make it more difficult for hackers, foreign surfers and data thieves to gain access. This not only makes it more difficult for data to be stolen.
To prevent third-party surfers from committing copyright infringement by downloading protected artwork, and to prevent hacker attacks from being carried out over the wireless network, you should set up your own WLAN network protect with few settings. How to ensure proper lockdown that makes it difficult for hackers and cyber thieves to gain access.
As a basic principle, you should encrypt your wireless network so that third parties cannot use the WLAN signal to access the Internet. For example, in 2010 the federal court of justice found that operators can be held responsible for copyright infringements committed by third parties. Unfortunately, many consumers who operate a WLAN network are lulled into a false sense of security. you think that the standard encryptions are sufficient. But it is precisely such networks that are vulnerable, because the security hurdles are overcome by hackers.
Set up a secure network
For a savvy data thief certain radio networks an easy target. After all, certain encryptions can be cracked in a relatively short time. Therefore, experts advise against using the outdated encryption methods WEP or WPA. on almost all routers you can use the much more secure WPA 2 mode instead, which is much harder to crack.
However, the connected devices must also be able to handle the WPA 2 mode. Some older tvs can not handle this encryption technique. In this case, you should rather use a cable through which the smart TV is connected to the DSL router.
To ensure that the WLAN is optimally protected, you should give it a name that cannot be guessed. Finally can find this name, which is called SSID, complete hide, so that the WLAN cannot be found via a simple search. Instead, the end devices always require the name of the wireless network and the associated password. This should contain at least eight letters, some numbers and a few special characters.
Secure the router with updates and backups
For numerous router in regular intervals security updates published. This is how the firmware improved to avoid any weaknesses to eliminate the hacker can be used. Finally, the operating system of a routers weak points that help to attack to be used. Therefore it is always recommended to updates so fast as possible to install.
If no automatic update at web interface is enabled, you should look in regular distances according to improvements for the router search. With some routers will never automatically search for improved firmware searched. In most cases, the search after a update but via the webinterface of the routers execute.
If they access the web interface of the router access, it is recommended to set a LAN cable to connection to use.
At almost all routers only one browser needs. According to the input THE router address only the password of the device are entered. Also these passphrase should from many letters, numbers and special characters exist.
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from the pulse modem to the broadband router: history of network technology
The computer changed in the run the past decades to main communication device. The basis on which these development enabled the network technology, through which also the internet has arisen. Communicate today modern computer within one home network, in which also other terminal devices how the television or the game console are involved. All devices are controlled by a router associated, which often also access to internet manufactures.
Who the antennas of the WLAN router uses, to the wireless network access, used a technology, their basics emerged in past decades trace back. Technical milestones were made by ingenious inventor create, which in times acted ahead of the. guests of the mathematicians congress, of the 11. september 1940 took place, the inventor george stibitz where transmission from data watch.
The spectators called the mathematician formulas to which he is connected via a huge keyboard entered. The request was achieved by means of a telephone line to one of the first computer transmitting a he result calculated and returned. The network experiment, which has one of the first trials the electronic data transmission represents, was the first its type. There should be again decades pass until others inventor to the ideas of the george stibitz connected.
The invention of data networks
By the cold war originated on both sides of the iron curtains the interest, removed computing machines connect. At the American dartmouth college has already been 1964 the first home network created, the several teletype with a early router association. The interference-prone network but crashed more often when the number the log-ins rise. In same year also created engineers who are involved in the WITH worked, one computer, the one early network switch represents, because he various telephone connections could forward.
At various universities in the USA emerged mainframe, the partly by the american military were financed. The strategies the army wanted a decentralized network create, which can also be used in the case of warlike disputes should work. therefore went 1969 the arpanet online, the computer different universities association. The data were form from packages about the telephone lines transfer. From the arpanet, the further computer were connected, the X.25-network from which eventually the internet should arise.
Already in the year 1979 could few private user, the expensive computer could afford to display via compuserve or the provider tymnet into the new networks dial up. The essential more favorable personal-computer from IBM, who from the 80s could also be purchased in networks connect. After different interfaces had competed with each other, the LAN standard through. So also with MS-DOS computers networks be created. With the then computer could be replaced with a impulse modem also to german usenet-abler access.
Using the browser to access the internet
The actual internet first arose 1990. At that time, however, interested only a few people for the technology, the different computer association. First as 1993 the first graphic capable browsers appeared, which was free use was provided, were always interested more people for this new network. They installed the browser mosaic, by contents from the worldwide network could map.
In the coming years followed by further internet browser how the netscape navigator, which among other things HTML frames could represent. This browser, which is used in the early years of the network great popularity enjoyed, was later replaced by others applications replaces. Thus inspired the mozilla foundation with your browser firefox many user, which the program use until today. Microsoft offered the internet explorer which are now being browser edge was replaced.
The very first devices were still german federal post office distributed, which it awarded. Through these modems a dial-up connection created, for which the telephone connection was used. So the conversation device time of the modem usage not to availability. With the modem could only be computer with the network connect. were maximally speeds from 56 kilobytes per second reached.
With modern routers into the net
Through the digitization the telephone networks many users were able to benefit from a slightly increased tempo profit. The modem was mostly used in parallel with the phone operated. consumers who use the faster connection wanted to use, they needed a ISDN card, the computer was integrated. Such maps were among other things company AVM produced, which became the german pioneer in the production from routers should be.
In the new millennium internet users could benefit from strong speed increases profit. Due to the broadband connections changed the internet. Whereas it used to take minutes to connect a photo to see, the loading times so strong that the loading has not been noticed. videos and others data could be found in short time on the computer visualize. Although could german consumer as early as 1994 expensive router buy, but this devices only became established later.
One milestone created the german manufacturer AVM, which is in the year 2004 on the cebit a router presented by the several terminals to the internet could reach. Computer and other devices could either be connected via network cable or by WLAN integrate. In the case of fritz!box took over the router also classic telephone functions. So could the router as telephone system act. The phone calls were often no longer via a analogue line, but about the internet led.
With the first fritz!box AVM produced a multifunctional device, that numerous other terminals displaced. was used with other routers still one DSL modem needed, had the box this dial-up device integrated. About the coming years appeared numerous combination devices, which in many cases is also telephone system let use. Later equip the manufacturer from routers their devices often with USB ports from.
Via the connection, a external hard disk with the router being connected. In the connection could be used by different devices on the disk access. Many new router offer these practical function, through data from different computers can be secured.
Compared to former network devices are today’s router often substantially powerful. In them sometimes even work dual-core processors, processes in fast speeds be able to edit. Such router rays for a long time not more only in the 2.4 gigahertz frequency range. They also generate a signal, which is used in the 5 gigahertz range transmitted, which interference-free transmissions enables.
In principle, the data set. Were it with the first modems only kilobytes, the pro second are now transmitted several megabytes. Modern router can often still larger data volumes transmit.
What is a router?
The router regulates the communication between the different devices that are connected to the network. The router can therefore be described as the center of communication. By using a router, a home network can be created in which computers, printers, tablets and smartphones can be connected. Networking allows data to be exchanged between devices and used on the different devices.
How does a router work?
Whereas years ago modems and network cards were necessary to connect the computer to the worldwide network, today this is done by the router. The network cards and modems only allowed a low transmission speed, so that it was sometimes not possible to see or hear, especially larger contents. It was not until new cables were laid that the transmission speed in the network also increased. And with the new cables, the routers also became more and more common. You are now connecting several devices to the Internet. Most of the routers have an integrated modem so that the devices can be connected to a DSL or VDSL connection and then connect to the Internet.
What are the advantages of the router?
By using a router, high speeds can be achieved when connecting to the Internet. By using a router, all devices are protected, since only the IP address of the router is visible on the web pages accessed and not those of the end devices.
What does a router cost?
In the presentation of the routers, it has already been shown that the prices of the routers vary greatly. While there are already routers for 20 euros, there are of course also those that are well over 100 euros. the LAN routers are the cheap routers.
What must a good WLAN router do?
It is important that the router supports fast WLAN standards such as 802.11ac supported. Even if you do not yet have devices that work with it.
Which DSL router is best for vodafone, telekom and o2 customers??
With the big providers, you usually get your own device when you sign a new contract. This saves the need to purchase an additional router. However, the range of functions is often smaller.
