December 22, 2010 at 11:47Overview of the Zyxel KEENETIC Multifunction Router
Zyxel recently introduced the new Zyxel KEENETIC with highly impressive features.
We decided to test it with a 3G modem, CDMA from SkyLink and 4G from Yota.
In general, Zyxel has 3 options for keenetic routers: Zyxel Keenetic, Zyxel Keenetic 4G, ZyXEL Keenetic Lite.
Differences in “stuffing”: Keenetic has it all, 4G has less functional USB, and lite does not have it at all.
As it is written on the manufacturer’s website, and on the sticker on top, this router supports wired Internet connection via PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE and IPoE, as well as built-in support for 3G and 4G USB modems.
At the same time, the manufacturer promises speeds of up to 70 Mbps for PPTP / L2TP and up to 90 Mbps for PPPoE, IPoE.
The list of supported USB modems is on the zyxel website and it is very large, among popular models:
Samsung SWC-U200 (Yota 4G), Airplus MCD-800 (Skylink CDMA) as well as the Big Three modems ZTE and Huawei.
With all these capabilities, the device also has a print server, support for torrents (client transmission), WiFi point standard 802.11n.
Also, the advantages include Link duo technology, i.e. simultaneous access both to the Internet and to the provider's local network. In fact, it is an analogue of Dual access technologies on Dlink and ASUS.
On the back of the device are 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN, a Wlan wireless network switch, a WiFi access button - WPS, and a recessed Reset.
The multifunctional USB port is located on the left side, so everything is in place.
The web interface of the router is entirely in Russian, and is intuitive. Also at the bottom of the device there is all the necessary information for login to the admin panel.
On the statistics page, all important information at once, including processor load and occupied memory, as well as connected devices.
Yota
First of all, to test the connection, we decided to try the Yota modem - Samsung SWC-U200.
It was decided to test the speed through speedtest.net on a server in Khimki, as the most accurate according to reviews. The result is lower:
Surely the result would have been better if the test was carried out at another time (not at 5 pm), as well as the possibility of connecting the modem through an extension cord.
3G from a megaphone A
modem from a megaphone also worked without any problems at all, since the router has a set of settings for all major mobile operators in Moscow.
SkyLink CDMA
Skylink modem (ZTE 5710) also connected without problems. The speed test is lower:
Unfortunately, this device does not support 2 connections at the same time, which would be very desirable.
Apparently, backup line was not planned in devices of this class, and it is worth looking for it in higher cost devices, for example, DryTek vigor 2910 (~ 7000р).
Configuring the torrent and printer in the web interface is not complicated, any user will cope with it, especially since there is a detailed explanation for each menu. When connecting a USB-drive, whether it is a flash drive or a hard drive, you can choose how access will be provided, either via FTP (with an username / password for a set of users, either anonymously) or through a regular shared folder on a Windows network (similar to an indication of those to whom this access is granted).
Of the interesting features, it can be noted that you can change the operating mode of the WPS button for safely disabling flash drives, which can be useful if they are often changed, and simply for data safety.
It is also important to note that this unit supports IPTV when viewed on a computer or set-top box, the device’s interface also has a corresponding page.
Summary
As a result, we can say that Zyxel turned out to have an interesting device in terms of functions, which largely meets the criteria of active Internet users in Russia, at the same time at a very attractive price, and does not require any special knowledge to configure. It is also worth noting that the manufacturer offers a 3 year warranty + an additional year when registering the device on the site, which is a very impressive period for the router. The quality of the service center is very high. All devices we rent under warranty were restored within 24 hours.
We decided to test it with a 3G modem, CDMA from SkyLink and 4G from Yota.
In general, Zyxel has 3 options for keenetic routers: Zyxel Keenetic, Zyxel Keenetic 4G, ZyXEL Keenetic Lite.
Differences in “stuffing”: Keenetic has it all, 4G has less functional USB, and lite does not have it at all.
As it is written on the manufacturer’s website, and on the sticker on top, this router supports wired Internet connection via PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE and IPoE, as well as built-in support for 3G and 4G USB modems.
At the same time, the manufacturer promises speeds of up to 70 Mbps for PPTP / L2TP and up to 90 Mbps for PPPoE, IPoE.
The list of supported USB modems is on the zyxel website and it is very large, among popular models:
Samsung SWC-U200 (Yota 4G), Airplus MCD-800 (Skylink CDMA) as well as the Big Three modems ZTE and Huawei.
With all these capabilities, the device also has a print server, support for torrents (client transmission), WiFi point standard 802.11n.
Also, the advantages include Link duo technology, i.e. simultaneous access both to the Internet and to the provider's local network. In fact, it is an analogue of Dual access technologies on Dlink and ASUS.
On the back of the device are 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN, a Wlan wireless network switch, a WiFi access button - WPS, and a recessed Reset.
The multifunctional USB port is located on the left side, so everything is in place.
The web interface of the router is entirely in Russian, and is intuitive. Also at the bottom of the device there is all the necessary information for login to the admin panel.
On the statistics page, all important information at once, including processor load and occupied memory, as well as connected devices.
Yota
First of all, to test the connection, we decided to try the Yota modem - Samsung SWC-U200.
It was decided to test the speed through speedtest.net on a server in Khimki, as the most accurate according to reviews. The result is lower:
Surely the result would have been better if the test was carried out at another time (not at 5 pm), as well as the possibility of connecting the modem through an extension cord.
3G from a megaphone A
modem from a megaphone also worked without any problems at all, since the router has a set of settings for all major mobile operators in Moscow.
SkyLink CDMA
Skylink modem (ZTE 5710) also connected without problems. The speed test is lower:
Unfortunately, this device does not support 2 connections at the same time, which would be very desirable.
Apparently, backup line was not planned in devices of this class, and it is worth looking for it in higher cost devices, for example, DryTek vigor 2910 (~ 7000р).
Configuring the torrent and printer in the web interface is not complicated, any user will cope with it, especially since there is a detailed explanation for each menu. When connecting a USB-drive, whether it is a flash drive or a hard drive, you can choose how access will be provided, either via FTP (with an username / password for a set of users, either anonymously) or through a regular shared folder on a Windows network (similar to an indication of those to whom this access is granted).
Of the interesting features, it can be noted that you can change the operating mode of the WPS button for safely disabling flash drives, which can be useful if they are often changed, and simply for data safety.
It is also important to note that this unit supports IPTV when viewed on a computer or set-top box, the device’s interface also has a corresponding page.
Summary
As a result, we can say that Zyxel turned out to have an interesting device in terms of functions, which largely meets the criteria of active Internet users in Russia, at the same time at a very attractive price, and does not require any special knowledge to configure. It is also worth noting that the manufacturer offers a 3 year warranty + an additional year when registering the device on the site, which is a very impressive period for the router. The quality of the service center is very high. All devices we rent under warranty were restored within 24 hours.