Compact, easy setting, enhanced functional wireless LAN router "Atermwr8165N"

　"AtermWR8165N (ST model)" (hereinafter WR8165N) is IEEE 802.NEC Access Technica wireless LAN router compliant with 11b/g/n.Not only has the necessary and sufficient functions at a low price, but also features a compact body size and a fulfilling wireless LAN setting support function.

　Although the price is open price, the price on the NEC direct sales site "NEC Direct" is sold at a price of 3486 yen and 4000 yen.Recently, there are many unnecessary users because the wireless LAN of the PC is standard, but the "AterMWR8165N (ST model) USB Stick Set" with a USB connection type wireless LAN adapter is 5481 yen and 5000 yen.You can buy it on the stand.

　With the spread of smartphones, the number of scenes that use wireless LANs is increasing, and wireless LAN demand in the home is higher than before.In addition, NTT DOCOMO and LTE -compatible data communication services often have a certain upper limit on the transfer capacity that can be used within the month, so LTE and 3G are used when going out to not exceed the upper limit.It is essential to use it and use it at home to connect a wireless LAN.

　WR8165N, which can be easily introduced at a low price for such users, is very attractive.Of course, because of the low price, the functions are minimized compared to high -spec models, but they will almost no inconvenience in practical use.In addition, since various support functions are also provided for use, it is also easy for users who are unfamiliar with wireless LAN to introduce it.

● Compact body size that can be held with one hand

　The body size is about 34 x 76 x 109mm (width x depth x height) and weighs about 200g.Although it has a thickness, the width and height are about the size of a smartphone, the size that can be held with one hand, and the weight of 200g is very light and easy to hold.There are many designs that the antenna and housing are telecommunications equipment, and it may feel uncomfortable when placed in the room, but with a built -in antenna and a compact and simple design.I felt that WR8165N was easy to install with home appliances such as TV.

　The front of the main unit is equipped with a Power lamp that indicates the power supply, an Active lamp indicating the communication status, and an Air lamp that indicates the state of wireless communication, and the communication status can be confirmed with this lamp.In addition to the power supply on the side, it has a WAN port x 1, LAN port x 3, and a rigorous start button to be used in the settings of wireless LAN, and the bottom is equipped with a router, access point switching switch, and reset button for initialization.

　On the back is a sticker with a QR code in addition to the SSID for the wireless LAN setting and the encryption key.The SSID and encryption keys can be entered manually, and if you use the tool described later, you can set a wireless LAN from the QR code.

● Effective 20Mbps wireless LAN communication is possible.Practicality is sufficient

　In the communication surface, which is the basic function of the router, IEEE 802, which can be communicated with up to 300Mbps.Supports 11b/g/n wireless LAN and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, which can communicate up to 100Mbps.Wireless LAN is an IEEE 802 that can communicate more stable while equivalent numbers.Although it does not support 11a, almost all wireless LAN compatible products are IEEE 802.IEEE 802 is compatible with 11b/g.Products that support 11A are limited to high -spec models.IEEE 802 if you are not a user who pursues faster and stable communication.11b/g/n correspondence would be enough.

　The wired LAN also supports 1000Base-T, which can communicate up to 1 Gbps communication in the high-spec model, but the speed of the Internet connection is almost 100 Mbps down even on the FTTH line, so it is not much different in terms of Internet connection.At present, 1000BASE-T is the most effective way to transfer within home networks from PCs, PCs, and smartphones, but if you do not use such file transfer, 10BASE-T/100Base-TX is sufficient for practical use.It can be said.

　CPU is Core i7 (1).9GHz）でSSD搭載のLavie G タイプZから、CPU is Core i7 (1).When a file with a capacity of 1GB was transferred to a Zenbook equipped with SSD), the transfer was completed in 5 minutes and 48 seconds, and the transfer speed was about 24Mbps.Also, connect FLET'S Hikari (apartment type) to the WAN side, and from the smartphone, the communication speed measurement application "Speedtest.When measured with "Net", the numbers of 20 Mbps or more were measured on both the top and bottom.It can be used at a sufficient communication speed for practical use.

● Enriched tools to support troublesome wireless LAN settings

　Various tools also support the initial settings and wireless LAN connection settings that are troublesome when using a wireless LAN router.In the first place, the Internet connection, which is the setting, has a "easy net start Lite" function, and when it is not connected to the Internet, it diagnoses the connection of LAN cables and automatically displays the reason.

　The wireless LAN connection setting provides a "easy wireless start" that allows not only PCs but also game consoles and smartphones without entering a password.

　PC connection is compatible with WPS. If it is Windows after Vista SP2, select the wireless LAN access point of WR8165N from the PC, and the "Easy Start" button on the back of the WR8165N button on the back of the Power button on the front of the Power button on the front is long.Connection is possible just by pressing.Also, if you use the dedicated software "Easy Wireless Start EX", Windows XP and Mac OS 10.5/10.6 can be connected by the same button operation.

　A wide range of equipment settings other than PCs are also supported.For smartphones, "Aterm Rakuru Easy Raddy Start EX for Android", which can be set with similar button operations, is provided for Android.The corresponding version is Android 2.Android 4 from 1.It supports a wide range of up to 0, and I am glad that it can be used even if it is not the latest Android.

　In the case of smartphones, we also provide a "easy QR start" that can be set up by simply reading the QR code."Easy wireless start" is only Android and does not support iOS, but this is the easy QR start iOS 5.1 or later and Android 2.It supports 1 or later, and can be easily set by simply recognizing the QR code on the back from the camera of the application.In addition, it is generally easy to recognize because the QR code is large, but depending on the lighting in the room, it seems that there are cases where it is difficult to read with reflected light.In such a case, it is easier to recognize if the main unit is fixed and read with a camera while avoiding the reflection of fluorescent lights.

　It supports not only smartphones but also game consoles.Wii, PS3, Nintendo DS/DSI/3DS, PSP/PS Vita can also complete the wireless LAN settings by buttons and touch operations without entering the encryption key.Since the main devices that use wireless LANs at home are supported, using these software or settings is almost unnecessary to input a troublesome encryption key.

● Enhanced network functions such as security

　Compact and affordable, but also enhanced functions.There are two types of wireless LAN access points: SSID for use at home and SSID connected by game consoles.SSID for game aircraft is on the network isolation function, so it can be connected to the Internet, but it is not accessible to other devices connected to the same network, so acquaintances will play home.You can rent SSID with confidence even when you come.

　Most reasons for the SSID for game consoles have a WEP encryption key, but this is for Nintendo DS, which is forced to connect with WEP because it does not support AES.。However, Nintendo DSI and Nintendo 3DS will support AES, and if you do not connect to the Internet with a DS cartridge, you will not need WEP connection.WEP is said to be a very vulnerable encryption key, so if there is no WEP connection device including Nintendo DS at home, it is safer to change the WEP from the setting screen to AES.

　The settings are "http: // Aterm" to the web browser.Enter me/"and access the WR8165N body.In the initial state, it is a "Easy mode" that switches the operating mode of the router, but it is possible to make detailed settings by switching to "detailed mode" from the left button.

　In the detailed settings, you can change the SSID and encryption keys as well as the AES change described above.Not only security functions such as stealth functions that do not display SSID when searching for wireless LAN access points, MAC address filtering functions that can only connect to equipment registered with MAC addresses, but also fixed IP address assignments, port.The functions as a router such as mapping are available.

　There is also a support for users who do not know the settings.The Aterm support site provides Q & A for questions received by users in addition to the setting guide and functional guide for each model, so you can check frequently and questions for each model.Inquiries are not only via websites but also telephone contacts, and repairs are accepted openly all year round from 9:00 to 21:00, so it is safe in the event that the device breaks down.

● One with excellent cost performance.Ideal for users who do not pursue functions

　WR8165N is a low -priced WR8165N, which is easy to set up from PCs, smartphones, and game consoles in addition to sufficient communication speeds and wireless LAN functions.If you want more stable communication or high -speed communication, IEEE 802.The high -spec model that supports 11A is more suitable, but if the wireless LAN can be used comfortably at home, WR8165N is the best one.This is one of the best wireless LAN routers.