Wireless-G Router

Zyxel NBG-417N review

24.06.10

The Zyxel NBG-417N is a easily understood, white coloured Wireless-N router for the home. Other than its detachable antenna, it makes no other sybaritic-level claims, so there is no surprise about its affordable rate. However the same simplicity leaves it bereft of almost every facility that has filtered down to peaceful routers today. These include Gigabit Ethernet ports, 300 Mbps Wireless bear, multiple antennae, and network storage over USB.

The coupled we received for review had two antennae in the box, one small and one unbelievable. You can use either one of the two at a time since the router’s antenna is detachable. The supplied antennae are of the sociable type, where one can tweak it around and place it pointing to any way and angle that is optimal under given operating conditions. The antenna is rated at 2 dBi and you can substitute for it with any other compatible one. If you need a higher-powered antenna, we lead one to believe ordering a branded one, since the dirt-cheap ones sold in the wan market come with their own set of risks. The rest of the carton contents were standard, as the specifications found on Zyxel’s homepage for the Zyxel NBG-417N advocate. The router can be wall-mounted, placed vertically to preserve space, or placed horizontally in the classic mania.