■ Neat black design that suppresses heat
IPTime AX3000Q adopts black color from the body to the antenna. It is light at 290g. Its small size makes it easy to install in various places. Equipped with four integrated 5dBi antennas, the direction can be adjusted flexibly.
A hidden LED that lights up softly is placed on the top of the product. The LED can be turned off with the ‘IP Time Mobile’ app.
Ventilation holes are provided on the front, sides and back. Through this, the heat generated inside the router is effectively dissipated. It effectively controls heat without a separate fan, and thanks to a design that maximizes ventilation holes, it delivers stable performance even when turned on 24 hours a day.
Looking at the input terminal, it consists of one WAN port and four LAN ports supporting 1Gbps. The ample LAN port supports ultra-fast gigabit wired LAN speeds. AX3000Q does not have a USB port on the rear port, but further improves cost-effectiveness.
On the back, there is a reset button (RST) and a WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) button. You can establish a wireless connection simply by pressing the WPS button. You can connect a wireless router and a wireless LAN card without any separate program settings, and it can also be easily used for wireless expansion using an IP Time Extender.
■ Comfortable speed of AX3000 level
IPTime AX3000Q is an AX3000-class dual-band wired and wireless router that can use both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. It supports a wireless link speed of 2402Mbps (2Tx-2Rx) in the 5GHz band and 574Mbps (2Tx-2Rx) in the 2.4GHz band.
The processor is equipped with MediaTek’s 1.3GHz dual-core CPU and DDR3 256MB DRAM. ipTIME AX3000Q, which adopts the 802.11ax standard method, has a wide channel bandwidth of 160MHz. Compared to the existing 11ac, it supports faster and wider wireless distance.
In addition, improved OFDMA technology minimizes channel interference with surrounding wireless equipment, providing a comfortable Wi-Fi environment without delay or buffering for Internet activities that require high bandwidth, such as fast downloading of large files, online games, and UHD video streaming.
MU-MIMO technology cannot be left out. When multiple devices are connected to Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO eliminates wireless speeds so you can use Wi-Fi at the highest speed. Additionally, ‘beamforming’ technology is applied to transmit Wi-Fi signals only to the device in use. Because the connection is provided only to the device in use, you can enjoy faster and more stable network performance.
■ Easy installation for anyone with a smartphone
IPTime AX3000Q can be installed through a PC, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t have the hassle of turning on the PC. You can easily complete the installation by installing the ‘ipTIME Installation Assistant’ app, which is available for both iPhone and Android. With the 3rd generation iUX, anyone can easily set up the router. If you follow the guide and complete the connection, you can complete the router installation in about 3 minutes.
Once installation is complete, you can easily view the network connection status in real time at any time with the ‘IP Time Mobile’ app and change system settings with a few touches. You can set independent passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies and update the router’s firmware.
Support functions are also diverse. You can easily create a ‘guest network’ that visitors can come and use. Additionally, if you plan to install it at a business location such as a service center, you can use the ‘Notices and Advertisements’ function. When connected to Wi-Fi, you can make the desired homepage appear first. There is also a setting that restricts the Wi-Fi function to certain times, so you can limit the time your child can use their smartphone or tablet.
Additionally, you can use ‘ipDISK’ provided by IPTime for free. Through ipDISK, data such as documents, photos, and music from a PC connected to the router can be used like a NAS anywhere.
In addition, IPTime AX3000Q features the latest router technology that IPTime is proud of. It is more convenient to use as it supports WOL and LAN cable automatic detection functions. The three apps mentioned, ‘ipTIME Installation Assistant’, ‘Mobile Manager’, and ‘ipDISK’ apps, can be used on both iPhone and Android devices.
■ Easy Mesh Support
IPTime AX3000Q supports the full version of Easy Mesh technology. AX3000Q can be used as a controller to build a new mesh network or additionally connect to an existing mesh network environment as an agent, and can expand the wireless area of the mesh network to support wireless backhaul. As a separate manual for Easy Mesh is included, you can build Easy Mesh without difficulty even on your first attempt. You can also access the Easy Mesh management tool through the ‘IPTime Mobile’ app. This allows you to configure and manage a mesh network.
■ Premium feature support
Various VPN functions are also built-in. It provides WireGuard VPN server/client functions, a high-performance VPN system that provides fast speed and simple protocols, and supports OpenVPN client, a VPN system with excellent network security. And PPTP and L2TP VPN server/client functions are also installed. Using the built-in VPN client function, you can use the Internet freely by virtually locating the network of all devices connected to the router, such as a PC or smartphone, to the desired area without a separate VPN connection program. It also supports Mudfish VPN, making it a full-featured gaming VPN router.
Additionally, it has built-in gigabit-class hardware NAT, so you can enjoy high-speed network speeds without degrading performance even when excessive traffic occurs during large file transfers such as P2P.
It supports jumbo frame 9KByte, which can improve wired transmission speed. It is convenient to use as it automatically detects 1000Base-T jumbo frames. Of course, in order to use jumbo frames, you must activate the jumbo frame option on your PC gigabit LAN card.
■ A Wi-Fi 6 router that will satisfy anyone
IPTime AX3000Q is a Wi-Fi 6 wired and wireless router that boasts solid performance and is suitable for use at home as well as in small offices. IPTime AX3000Q can currently be purchased at a reasonable price of around 40,000 won in the open market. In addition to cost-effectiveness, IP Time’s high-quality warranty service is expected to add to the satisfaction. IPTime AX3000Q is supported by FM Networks’ 2-year free warranty service.
Beta News Reporter Shin Geun-ho (danielbt@betanews.net)
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