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N1 Wireless Router
73.0 Good
Last updated
August 25, 2006
Hands On Reviewed by
Becky Waring
Pros
  • Outstanding design and usability
  • WPA/WPA2 Enterprise support
Cons
  • Sub-par performance in long and midrange tests
  • Relatively high failure rate on long-range tests
Full Specifications

Price when rated - $150

Performance - 60 (Fair)

Medium-range throughput - 5.5 mbps
Long-range throughput - 1.5 mbps
Long-range failure rate - 28 percent

Features - 84 (Very Good)

Encryption supported - 128-bit WEP and WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise with Radius support
Auto channel select - No
DDNS - Yes
Easy security setup - No
Warranty (parts and labor) - Lifetime
Support hours (weekdays/Saturdays/Sundays) - 24/24/24
Toll-free support - Yes

Design and usability - 97 (Superior)

Remarks - Terrific design and setup help, great features, and a lifetime warranty--but performance was at the bottom of the heap.

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