With internet broadband connections which are gaining popularity day by
day, the wireless routers have become indispensable devices. There are several brands in the market that manufacture wireless routers and it is easy for you to choose the right one based on your requirements and affordability.
The Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router is a small white device that will inconspicuously occupy space anywhere close to your PC and provide you with all the facilities and features. It meets the network standards of IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IPv4, CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD and ICMP. It is fast, reliable and highly efficient when it comes to performance on par with other players in the market.
The operating frequency of this device is 2.4 G~2.5 GHz. The rate at which data is transferred for 802.11g are 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbps and for 802.11b it is 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps. It operates 11 channels for North America, 14 for Japan and 13 for Europe (ETSI). The supported LAN ports are 1 WAN and 4 LAN of RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT.
The diligent wireless router consists of 1 internal antenna on board and another external detachable antenna. It supports USB 2.0 for printer sharing. There is 1 LED indicator for power, 1 for WAN and 4 for LAN that indicates the status.
For security it provides you with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-ENT and Radius with 802.1x facilities. For authentication, it provides you with MAC address and 802.1x. The supported firewall includes NAT Firewall, SPI (Stateful Package Inspection) Firewall, WAN ping control, Single Port and Port Range filter, URL based filter and MAC Address filter and the VPN features include IPSec Pass-Through and PPTP Pass-Through and L2TP Pass-Through.
This wireless router is fully loaded with capabilities to give you the best value for the price you have paid. The supported network protocols through this device are UPnP, DHCP, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ, VPN Pass-Through and WDS.
The other features of this device are Device discovery that discovers WL520gU in network and helps users invoke Web Configuration pages, Firmware Restoration utility that restores firmware while system enters rescue mode and EZSetup that helps user’s setup wireless and Internet connections easily. All PC utilities support Microsoft XP, 2000 and Vista.
The DC power adapter is included which gives an output of +5V with maximum of 2A current. It is suggested to use the adapter included with the package as other adapters may prove to be hazardous to the device. The drivers and utilities software is included with the device.
The operating temperature is 0 degree C to 40 degree C and the operating humidity range is 50 to 90%. The compact Asus WL-520gU 54Mbps Wireless Router measures 164 mm in length, 116.5 mm in width and 31 mm in height. It weighs 262 g. The company provides 2 years warranty for this device.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asus |
| Model | Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router |
| Cable connection | Yes |
| Data transfer speed | 125 Mbps |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IPv4, CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD and ICMP |
| Interfaces | 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX – RJ-45 (WAN), 4 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX – RJ-45, Network – Radio-Ethernet, 1 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A |
| Number of network ports | 4 |
| Security | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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