The Internet is always and everywhere. Lexand LXR-Mini Mini Review
Is it possible to imagine modern life without the Internet?
I think that is unlikely. Houses - wired, on the way - mobile, in a cafe - Wi-Fi. Everywhere, providers with different connection options try to help us.
However, it also happens that you say, with a smartphone, and the Internet is only wired. Or you have a computer without Wi-Fi, and the network card works. Or not at all an exotic situation - you are with friends in the country, everyone wants the Internet, and the modem is alone.
In all these cases, you will be helped by a small Lexand LXR-Mini router.
In the small box is the device itself, the manual and power cord (USB-microUSB).
Yes, you understood correctly. Not a charging wire, but a power cord. Unfortunately, the router does not have its own battery. To work, you need a source of 5 volts, 500 mA minimum. Well, yes it is not difficult - every laptop has such a port (USB), and charging for the phone gives just that much.
The device is a little more than a lighter. Small, light, black, glossy. You can carry a router in your pocket - and no one will call you an idiot.
At the time of writing, the LXR-mini is worth 1,700 rubles . What do we get for this money?
So here. On the one hand, the device has a USB port (USB host), into which you can plug in a modem (3G, 4G) or a smartphone.
On the other hand, the RJ45 connector, which is also the WAN / LAN port, is, of course, you can plug in a patch cord with wired Internet. Or from the same port to get wired Internet from the router.
On the side, there is a microUSB connector for power, a reset button and an activity indicator (it helps to determine if there is any Internet at all).
Working with a router is very simple. We connect the power, wait for the device to figure it out (this is about 30 seconds - inside Linux), then turn on the Internet source (either patch cord or modem) and enjoy the internet from the other side (Wi-Fi, wire).
Yes, by the way, the router can work in the mode "caught the Wi-Fi signal and made it wired."
Due to the fact that all the connectors on the LXR-mini are standard, it is possible to make a long-long power wire, take the device to the roof where it catches, plug the modem, catch the Wi-Fi on the terrace and sit, drink coffee and talk about Kant's philosophy.
The admin panel of the router is simple, but you can configure almost everything you need. There is one drawback - all in English. For me, this does not seem to be a problem, and for those who have trouble with the languages, they will have to either configure the router using the “beer admin” method. Fortunately, this is often not necessary.
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Measurements of speed with a poor connection (with a router and directly).
As you can see - the router has almost no effect on speed. But getting a better signal can help.
Concluding my brief review, I want to say that I very much regret that such a convenient device does not have its own battery. This slightly narrows the boundaries of fantasy on the use of the device. Well, the admin in English, not everyone will understand. The rest is a convenient and useful thing in the household.
I think that is unlikely. Houses - wired, on the way - mobile, in a cafe - Wi-Fi. Everywhere, providers with different connection options try to help us.
However, it also happens that you say, with a smartphone, and the Internet is only wired. Or you have a computer without Wi-Fi, and the network card works. Or not at all an exotic situation - you are with friends in the country, everyone wants the Internet, and the modem is alone.
In all these cases, you will be helped by a small Lexand LXR-Mini router.
In the small box is the device itself, the manual and power cord (USB-microUSB).
Yes, you understood correctly. Not a charging wire, but a power cord. Unfortunately, the router does not have its own battery. To work, you need a source of 5 volts, 500 mA minimum. Well, yes it is not difficult - every laptop has such a port (USB), and charging for the phone gives just that much.
The device is a little more than a lighter. Small, light, black, glossy. You can carry a router in your pocket - and no one will call you an idiot.
At the time of writing, the LXR-mini is worth 1,700 rubles . What do we get for this money?
So here. On the one hand, the device has a USB port (USB host), into which you can plug in a modem (3G, 4G) or a smartphone.
On the other hand, the RJ45 connector, which is also the WAN / LAN port, is, of course, you can plug in a patch cord with wired Internet. Or from the same port to get wired Internet from the router.
On the side, there is a microUSB connector for power, a reset button and an activity indicator (it helps to determine if there is any Internet at all).
Working with a router is very simple. We connect the power, wait for the device to figure it out (this is about 30 seconds - inside Linux), then turn on the Internet source (either patch cord or modem) and enjoy the internet from the other side (Wi-Fi, wire).
Yes, by the way, the router can work in the mode "caught the Wi-Fi signal and made it wired."
Due to the fact that all the connectors on the LXR-mini are standard, it is possible to make a long-long power wire, take the device to the roof where it catches, plug the modem, catch the Wi-Fi on the terrace and sit, drink coffee and talk about Kant's philosophy.
The admin panel of the router is simple, but you can configure almost everything you need. There is one drawback - all in English. For me, this does not seem to be a problem, and for those who have trouble with the languages, they will have to either configure the router using the “beer admin” method. Fortunately, this is often not necessary.
')
Measurements of speed with a poor connection (with a router and directly).
As you can see - the router has almost no effect on speed. But getting a better signal can help.
Concluding my brief review, I want to say that I very much regret that such a convenient device does not have its own battery. This slightly narrows the boundaries of fantasy on the use of the device. Well, the admin in English, not everyone will understand. The rest is a convenient and useful thing in the household.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/194984/
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