ASCII.jp Stable connection in all directions! A powerful wireless LAN router compatible with 11ac for 8900 yen sold directly

I-O data device "WN-AX1167GR"

The wireless LAN router update interval is surprisingly long. I suspect that most readers don't purchase a new device until they run into a problem with the standard or it breaks down.

I think some readers have too many Wi-Fi compatible devices, but they update and add them frequently, but in any case, they can be connected anywhere indoors. That is the key.

So this time, we will check out the IO data device "WN-AX1167GR" scheduled to be released in late February 2016. Although the direct sales price is as low as 8900 yen, it is a product that supports IEEE 802.11ac.

"360 Connect" that covers all directions, front and back, left and right of the upper limit

The main body has a very neat design

As a router, it has a compact body and is in line with the recent trends.

It can be installed vertically and horizontally, and the vertical size is 100 mm wide x 150 mm deep x 156 mm high, and the horizontal size is 150 mm wide x 150 mm deep x 42 mm high (both including the stand). It is a space-saving design.

There is processing for stand connection on the side and bottom

Since the housing is slightly rounded, the stand will be used even when placed horizontally, but the main body weighs about 270g and can be placed directly above the game console or PC.

I thought the reason for the low price was the interface, but there is no power button and it starts when the power is plugged in.

The back of the main unit. In addition to WAN x 1 and LAN x 4, there is a WPS button and a switch.

There is only WPS button, setting change switch (custom/auto), WAN, and LAN x 4 on the back. At this point, some people may have felt that it would be good as a relay instead of the main wireless LAN router.

That's the correct answer, and since it has a dual-core CPU, it can withstand loads as described later, and can be used as an access point that doubles as a hub.

Alright, let's take a look at the wireless performance before we go into the checks. What is being pushed is "360 Connect", which uses an antenna that emits radio waves in all directions.

This solves the problem that common antennas can cover some azimuths but are weak at certain angles.

Because it also supports beamforming, it is easy to ensure a reliable connection to compatible devices.

The standard for use in the catalog specs is that it has enough power for a detached house with a 3rd floor and a floor plan of 4LDK. The recommended number of connections is 8. This point is highly dependent on the environment, but it will be sufficient under a general environment. Just to be sure, I tried connecting 12 units, but there was no problem that seemed to be a problem.

The channels used are as follows. The antenna has a configuration of 2 for 2.4 GHz transmission and reception and 2 for 5 GHz transmission and reception.

As mentioned above, it is sufficient, and it can be used not only for home use but also for SOHO use.