Tenda W316R WiFi router: Pros and Cons

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Tenda W316R (W316R) 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.

System

The Broadcom BCM5356A1 @ 300 MHz CPU provides processing power to handle various tasks and services within the W316R router. The W316R has 8 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 W316R has 1 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 packages the W316R router with 9 V / 0.6 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 W316R 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 W316R 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 W316R is equipped with Fast Ethernet WAN port, which have a maximum speed of 100 Mbps.

Wireless

The 1 x 5 dBi, fixed antennas of W316R 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 W316R supports the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It is one of the most common frequency bands used for Wi-Fi networks. The W316R 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 N150 refers to the maximum combined data transfer rate supported by the router across all Wi-Fi bands. The W316R is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 150 Mbps. The real-world speed of a W316R router is typically lower than its theoretical maximum speed. The TX power of W316R can be adjusted by the user or set automatically by the router firmware. Higher TX power values indicate stronger signal transmission, which can result in a larger coverage area.

The W316R router offers several security protocols: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS. 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. The W316R 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 W316R router doesn't have file-server or print-server functionality.

Administration

The default IP address of this router is 192.168.0.1. 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 Tenda router, performing a reset can be a helpful troubleshooting step. It is highly recommended to change the default password of your W316R 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 W316R (W316R) comparisons

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