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Avg. price in UK:~£20Avg. price in US:~$20Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:150 MbpsLAN port speeds:100 MbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Edimax BR 6228NS Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical Score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of routers
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

26%

4.6

Wireless

20%

5.1

Ports

18%

7.4

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

5.7

Hardware

10%

6.2

Management

â–¼Worse than 86% of routers
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
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4.1
(152)
United States
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4.1
(153)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 80% of routers
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Verdict

The Edimax BR-6228nS is a versatile N150 wireless broadband router that supports 802.11b/g/n standards with data transmission rates up to 150Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. It features a 5-in-1 design capable of operating as a router, access point, range extender, Wi-Fi bridge, or WISP, and includes one 3dBi fixed antenna, four Fast Ethernet LAN ports, and one WAN port. Key advantages include its eco-friendly 'Green Technology' that reduces power consumption by up to 74% and a user-friendly setup wizard. However, its primary drawbacks are its aging Wi-Fi 4 technology, lack of 5GHz dual-band support, and the absence of gigabit Ethernet or USB ports for modern high-speed connectivity.

Technical Specifications of router Edimax BR 6228NS

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

26%

4.6

Wireless

20%

5.1

Ports

18%

7.4

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

5.7

Hardware

10%

6.2

Management

6.0
Edimax BR 6228NS has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 86.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(152)
United States
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4.1
(153)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.5
Edimax BR 6228NS has a user score of 7.53 points, which is lower than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Edimax BR 6228NS has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 55.9% of products in this category.
6.0
Edimax BR 6228NS has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Edimax BR 6228NS has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than that of 81.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
Edimax
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are less versatile than 75.4% of routers and equal to 22.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
150 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
150 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 150 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 91.5% of routers and equal to 7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 40.9% of routers and equal to 17.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
no
IPv6 support
no
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This router does not support IPv6. 88.7% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This router offers 100 Mbps on its LAN ports, which is slower than 73.2% of routers and on par with 26.4% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI
Management interface
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 72.2% of routers and equal to 27.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Requires router mode.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
16 MB
RAM capacity
16 MB
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 16 MB of RAM, which is less than 95.7% of routers and the same as 3.4% of routers.
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 90.4% of routers and the same as 9.3% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
Hardware acceleration
no
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
1
N. of external antennas
1
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 1 external antennas, which is fewer than 55.2% of routers and the same as 4.2% of routers.
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Edimax BR 6228NS vs the average router

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  • 32x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (4 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Wider temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    0 to 45 C
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This router is rated for 0 to 45 C, while the average router is rated for 0 to 40 C.
    0 to 45 C vs 0 to 40 C
  • 6.35 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    1.75 W
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (1.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    1.75 W vs 8.1 W
  • 189 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    253
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (253 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    253 vs 64
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 41% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Edimax BR 6228NS is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 65.9% lighter weight
    Weight
    150 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is lighter than the average router (150 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    150 g vs 440 g
  • 19 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thinner than the average router (26 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    26 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Edimax BR 6228NS is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 189 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    253
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (253 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    253 vs 64
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 41% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 32x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (4 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Wider temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    0 to 45 C
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This router is rated for 0 to 45 C, while the average router is rated for 0 to 40 C.
    0 to 45 C vs 0 to 40 C
  • 6.35 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    1.75 W
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (1.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    1.75 W vs 8.1 W
  • 65.9% lighter weight
    Weight
    150 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is lighter than the average router (150 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    150 g vs 440 g
  • 19 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thinner than the average router (26 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    26 mm vs 45 mm
  • 21.5 mm lower height
    Height
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is shorter than the average router (26 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    26 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • 89.8% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    150 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (150 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Edimax BR 6228NS has worse value for money than the average router (7.33 vs 7.8).
    7.33 vs 7.82
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Edimax BR 6228NS
    the average router
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Edimax BR 6228NS has a lower user score than the average router (7.53 vs 8.000).
    7.53 vs 8
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 89.8% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    150 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (150 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 2 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (1 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    1 vs 3
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 93.8% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (16 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    16 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2011 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2011 vs 2015
  • 1 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (1 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    1 vs 2

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
152 Reviews
United States
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4.1
153 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Edimax BR 6228NS?

  • Versatile 5-in-1 functionality (Router, Access Point, Range Extender, Bridge, and WISP)
  • Easy and quick initial setup using the 'Smart iQ' wizard
  • Excellent cost-to-performance ratio for home and small office use
  • Highly responsive and helpful technical support
  • Consistent and stable signal strength without frequent drops
  • Effective as a range extender/repeater for eliminating dead zones

What customers dislike about Edimax BR 6228NS?

  • Instruction manual is often cited as being poor or pointless for advanced modes like 'Universal Repeater'
  • The web interface/GUI can be slow and requires a learning curve for complex configurations
  • Advanced settings (like changing IP addresses) may require multiple reboots to apply properly
  • Repeater setup can be confusing and time-consuming for non-technical users
  • Some users report the hardware can become 'flaky' over long-term use, requiring periodic reboots
  • Physical buttons (WPS/Reset) are large and easy to press accidentally when moving the device

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

D
dnaindia.com
12/03/2018
Summary of the review
Edimax BR-6228nS V3 review: The easiest 5-in-1 router you have ever seen

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