ZyXEL Keenetic Lite - another masterpiece from the Taiwanese manufacturer

ZyXEL Keenetic Lite is positioned by the manufacturer as an entry-level Internet center. It has the most modest characteristics among the entire line of devices of this company. This functionality is more than enough to organize a small LAN for a small office or just for a home. Some, the most significant options in it are missing, those that are in the devices of the trademark "ZyXEL" of a higher level, but their availability is not absolutely necessary for those segments for which this router is positioned. In turn, the price has decreased, this router is the most accessible from this line of network devices.

The ZyXEL Keenetic Lite package includes the following:

1. The Internet-center.
2. An omnidirectional signal antenna with a gain of 5 decibels.
3. Power Supply.
4. Ethernet cable.
5. User guide.
6. CD-ROM with the documentation kit and firmware Zyxel NetFriend for parameter setting.
7. Warranty card.

As it is easy to determine by configuration, something special from this network device is not expected. A standard entry-level router with standard equipment.

The form factor for this device is standard. The case of ZyXEL Keenetic Lite is similar to the older models with the "Giga" and "4G" indices. All the same white plastic with front display and rear patch panels. Ahead are LEDs such as power, wireless network, connection to global resources, indication of 4 working ports of wired LAN. Four ports are connected to the rear of the case for connecting devices via twisted pair, the input connector, the attachment point for the antenna, and the power supply socket for the router. Additionally there is a button that allows you to return all the parameters to the factory settings. It is designated "Reset". To activate it, you must press it and wait 10-15 minutes until the Internet Center is initialized.

The connection scheme is nothing special from most of the devices of this class. Immediately it is necessary to screw the antenna to the contact. The input cable is installed from the provider. A complete Ethernet cable must connect the PC and the router. Then connect the power supply to the corresponding socket and apply voltage. After the download is completed, the router is ready for parameterization.

There are 2 ways to configure ZyXEL Keenetic Lite: either using special software, or standard with the use of any browser. In the first case, the program is started from the disk that comes with the package, and a step-by-step configuration is performed in accordance with the embedded algorithm. In another case, the browser is launched. In the address bar, enter 192.168.1.1. The login and password for this router are standard for the entire ZyXEL line - admin and 1234. After entering them, you access the configuration and parameterization interface. Here the possibilities for networking are broader and it is recommended to use this method.

Here are the technical specifications of ZyXEL Keenetic Lite, the review without them will not be complete. They have the following:

1. The maximum transmission speed is 150 Mbps.
2. Antenna gain is 5 dB.
3. Supported Wi-Fi standards are b / g / n.
4. Support for encryption standards - WEP, WPA / WPA2 and 802.1x.
5. The operating frequency is 2.4 GHz.

As a result, it can be noted that this manufacturer has obtained an excellent device. This is confirmed by ZyXEL Keenetic Lite reviews, which are only positive. This company did not change the established tradition and released another excellent product.