EnGenius EAP300 WiFi router: Pros and Cons

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EnGenius EAP300 (EAP300) specifications

Body

If you plan to move or travel frequently and need to take your router with you, the dimensions become important for portability. Smaller and more compact routers are generally easier to transport, while larger routers with external antennas or multiple ports may be bulkier and less convenient to carry. If you purchase a router online or have it shipped, the weight may affect the overall cost. Heavier routers can result in higher shipping charges, especially for international deliveries.

System

The Realtek RTL8196C @ 400 MHz CPU provides processing power to handle various tasks and services within the EAP300 router. The EAP300 has 32 MB of RAM. Some advanced router features and software functionalities require a certain amount of RAM to operate properly. For example, routers with more RAM can support advanced security features, VPN services, or QoS (Quality of Service) prioritization more effectively.

The EAP300 has 4 MB of flash memory. A larger flash memory allows for more storage space to accommodate future firmware upgrades. The process of upgrading the firmware on routers has become relatively simple and user-friendly over the years. The EnGenius provides easy-to-use interfaces and instructions to guide users through the firmware upgrade process. The EnGenius packages the EAP300 router with 12 V / 1 A PSU. A good PSU is an essential component of a computer or electronic device that converts electrical power from an outlet into the appropriate voltage and current required to power the internal components of the device.

Network

The EAP300 router offers built-in security features to protect your network and connected devices. The IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, represented as four sets of numbers separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.0.1). The LAN ports are physical connectors on a EAP300 router that allow you to connect devices to your local network using Ethernet cables. WAN ports often require specific configuration settings based on the type of internet connection provided by your ISP. The EAP300 is equipped with Fast Ethernet WAN port, which have a maximum speed of 100 Mbps.

Wireless

The 1 x 5 dBi, internal antennas of EAP300 influence the quality and stability of the Wi-Fi signal. A properly positioned and well-designed antenna can minimize interference and signal degradation, leading to a more reliable and stable connection. The EAP300 is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Many IoT (Internet of Things) devices, smart home devices, and older Wi-Fi-enabled devices primarily operate on the 2.4 GHz band.

The EAP300 is a Wi-Fi 4 router, with slower data transfer speeds. This can result in slower downloads, video buffering, and reduced performance when multiple devices are connected. The N300 refers to the maximum combined data transfer rate supported by the router across all Wi-Fi bands. The EAP300 is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 300 Mbps. The real-world speed of a EAP300 router is typically lower than its theoretical maximum speed.

The EAP300 router offers several security protocols: WEP, WPA, WPA2. The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was the first security protocol for Wi-Fi networks but is now considered weak and easily compromised. It uses a static encryption key and has known vulnerabilities, so it is no longer recommended for securing Wi-Fi networks. The WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) was introduced as an improvement over WEP and provides stronger security. If WPA3 is not available, WPA2-Personal with AES encryption is still considered secure.

Connectivity

The EAP300 router doesn't have file-server or print-server functionality.

Administration

The default IP address of this router is 192.168.1.1. Explore the router's configuration interface to access more advanced settings such as port forwarding, DHCP settings, parental controls, firewall settings, and QoS (Quality of Service) settings. If you are unable to log in to the setup panel of your EnGenius router, performing a reset can be a helpful troubleshooting step. It is highly recommended to change the default password of your EAP300 router after the initial setup. If you forget the new password in the future, you may need to perform a factory reset on the router to revert to the default settings.

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