Tenda RX2 WiFi router: Pros and Cons

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Tenda RX2 (RX2) specifications

Body

The dimensions and design of a router can impact its cooling capabilities. Routers with larger dimensions may have more space for internal cooling mechanisms, such as larger fans or heat sinks, which can help dissipate heat more effectively.

System

The Tenda RX2 router is equipped with Realtek RTL8197H @ 1 GHz processor. The RX2 has 64 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 RX2 has 16 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 Tenda provides easy-to-use interfaces and instructions to guide users through the firmware upgrade process. The Tenda RX2 router comes with 2 V / 1 A PSU. This unit is responsible for providing electrical power to the router, and if it becomes faulty, it can be replaced with a new, compatible one.

Network

The RX2 router offers built-in security features to protect your network and connected devices. The IPv4 is the fourth iteration of the Internet Protocol (IP) and is the most widely used version of IP on the internet today. The Tenda RX2 has 3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN and 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN ports. LAN or Ethernet ports (RJ-45) are used to connect devices to the local area network (LAN). This router has Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. If you have a high-speed internet plan that offers speeds of 1 Gbps or higher, gigabit Ethernet ports are essential to fully utilize the available bandwidth.

WAN ports often require specific configuration settings based on the type of internet connection provided by your ISP. The RX2 router supports Gigabit speed on its WAN port, that can support speeds up to 1000 Mbps. This router ensures that you can fully utilize high-speed internet connections provided by your ISP.

Wireless

This router has 4 x 6 dBi, fixed antennas. Antennas play a significant role in Wi-Fi performance and coverage. They are essential components of wireless routers that transmit and receive radio signals to establish wireless connections with devices. The RX2 supports the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It is one of the most common frequency bands used for Wi-Fi networks. The RX2 is a Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) router. Wi-Fi 4 improved the range and coverage compared to previous Wi-Fi standards. The use of MIMO technology and other enhancements help to mitigate signal degradation and provide better coverage in larger homes or office environments. This allows devices to maintain a stable connection even when located farther away from the Wi-Fi router.

The AX1500 refers to the maximum combined data transfer rate supported by the router across all Wi-Fi bands. The RX2 is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 300 + 1201 Mbps. The real-world speed of a RX2 router is typically lower than its theoretical maximum speed. The TX power (23 dBm) of a router refers to the transmission power or signal strength at which the router broadcasts its Wi-Fi signal. It determines the range and coverage area of the wireless network.

The RX2 router offers several security protocols: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS. 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. The WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest Wi-Fi security protocol designed to address vulnerabilities and strengthen security for wireless networks. It improves encryption, introduces stronger authentication protocols, and protects against brute-force attacks. The RX2 router offers WPS. The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides a simplified and convenient method for connecting devices to a Wi-Fi network. Instead of manually entering the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password, users can use the WPS feature to establish a connection with the push of a button or by entering a PIN.

Connectivity

The RX2 router doesn't have file-server or print-server functionality.

Administration

The default IP addresses of the Tenda RX2 device is 192.168.0.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page. If you are unable to log in to the setup panel of your Tenda router, performing a reset can be a helpful troubleshooting step. It is highly recommended to change the default password of your RX2 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.

Tenda RX2 (RX2) comparisons

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