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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 300 Mbps
  • LAN port speeds: 1 Gbps
  • Wireless coverage: ?

Sitecom WLR 4100 review. Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among routers and if it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

5.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.5

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

3.9

Wireless

20.0%

5.8

Ports

18.0%

7.0

Networking

14.0%

7.5

Security

12.0%

3.6

Hardware

10.0%

5.2

Management

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    33.0%

    1.3

    Wi-Fi speed

    28.0%

    5.8

    CPU clock speed

    22.0%

    1.9

    RAM capacity

    17.0%

    9.0

    Maximum connected devices

  • 5.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    30.0%

    1.3

    Wi-Fi speed

    20.0%

    4.0

    Cellular modem type

    10.0%

    1.0

    SIM slot

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sitecom-wlr-4100

Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Sitecom WLR-4100, part of the X4 N300 series, is a single-band 2.4 GHz wireless router that supports 802.11b/g/n standards with speeds up to 300 Mbps. It features five Gigabit Ethernet ports (one WAN, four LAN) for high-speed wired connections, a USB 2.0 port for print server functionality, and integrated security including a firewall and DoS protection. Its primary pros include the inclusion of full Gigabit ports for fast local networking and a compact, versatile design that allows for both vertical placement and wall mounting. However, it is hindered by dated Wi-Fi 4 technology, lack of 5 GHz band support, and the absence of external antennas, which limits its range and performance compared to modern dual-band routers.

Technical Specifications of router Sitecom WLR 4100

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

?

Wireless

20.0%

?

Ports

18.0%

?

Networking

14.0%

?

Security

12.0%

?

Hardware

10.0%

?

Management

5.5
Sitecom WLR 4100 has a technical score of 5.46 points, which is lower than that of 87.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
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.
1.0
Sitecom WLR 4100 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 71.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.8
Sitecom WLR 4100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 89.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Sitecom
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Sitecom WLR 4100 uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.2% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

2.4 GHz
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are less versatile than 75.3% of routers and equal to 22.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >2700 Mbps

300 Mbps
Sitecom WLR 4100 delivers 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 73.5% of routers and equal to 17% of routers.
Channel widths supported
What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

20 MHz + 40 MHz
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.9% of routers and the same as 34.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

WPA2
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 93.1% of routers and equal to 4.2% of routers.
DoS protection
What it is: Provides defenses intended to reduce the impact of denial-of-service traffic against the router or network.
When it matters: When exposed services or remote access make resilience against traffic floods more important.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 includes DoS protection. 11% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
What it is: Uses stateful packet inspection to track sessions and block suspicious unsolicited traffic more accurately.
When it matters: When the router needs a stronger first line of filtering on an internet-facing connection.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 3.6% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
What it is: Lets the router allow or block devices based on their MAC addresses.
When it matters: When you want an extra device-level access rule beyond passwords and network names.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports MAC address filtering. 1% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
What it is: Allows the router to block or allow access based on website addresses or domain rules.
When it matters: When you need to restrict specific sites for children, guests, or work-policy reasons.

Importance: MEDIUM

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IPv6 support
What it is: Support for the newer IPv6 internet addressing standard alongside the older IPv4 system.
When it matters: When your internet provider or network already uses IPv6, or you want the router to stay compatible as IPv6 use becomes more common.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports IPv6. 10.9% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports dynamic routing. 46.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support inter-VLAN routing. 22.2% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support VLAN tagging. 63% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 includes QoS controls. 2.7% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 4 ports

4
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.4% of routers and the same as 69.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 Gbps

1 Gbps
Sitecom WLR 4100 offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.2% of routers and on par with 59.8% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
What it is: Shows how many separate WAN uplink ports the router provides for internet connections.
When it matters: When you use dual internet lines, backup WAN, or load balancing between multiple external links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 WAN port

1
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 USB port

1
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.2% of routers and the same as 39.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
What it is: Power over Ethernet support, meaning the router can receive power, deliver it, or be part of a PoE-based installation.
When it matters: When you want cleaner installation with fewer separate power cables, especially in ceilings, walls, racks, or remote locations.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI
Sitecom WLR 4100 uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 72.2% of routers and equal to 27.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI, Automatic
Sitecom WLR 4100 supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sitecom WLR 4100 includes traffic monitoring. 17.5% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Via SNMP/AirPort Utility.
Guest Wi-Fi network
What it is: Lets the router create a separate wireless network for visitors or less-trusted devices.
When it matters: When guests need internet access without reaching private devices on the main network.

Importance: HIGH

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer a guest Wi‑Fi network. 91.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer captive portal features. 23.9% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
What it is: Shows the operating frequency of the router processor, often listed per core.
When it matters: When routing, encryption, QoS, and many active clients can put heavier load on the CPU.

Importance: HIGH

1 x 0.58 GHz
Sitecom WLR 4100 runs at 1x0.58 GHz, which is slower than 72.3% of routers and on par with 0.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=512 MB

64 MB
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 66.9% of routers and the same as 15.2% of routers.
Internal storage
What it is: The built-in storage available for logs, apps, shared files, or other local router functions.
When it matters: When the router runs extra services and needs space for logs, packages, or shared content.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8 GB

0.007812 GB
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 73.1% of routers and the same as 20.3% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

Importance: HIGH

no
Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer hardware acceleration. 81% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 3 antennas

0
Sitecom WLR 4100 has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.7% of routers and the same as 40.3% of routers.
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Sitecom WLR 4100 vs the average router

Total
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Sitecom WLR 4100 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.
  • 79.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Sitecom WLR 4100 has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.
  • Narrower channel widths
    Sitecom WLR 4100 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.
  • No band steering
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support band steering, while the average router does. 52.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 59.6% of routers support beamforming.
  • No VPN server support
    Sitecom WLR 4100 cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 67% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Sitecom WLR 4100 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
  • No VLAN tagging
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 62.8% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Sitecom WLR 4100 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
  • Weaker management tools
    Sitecom WLR 4100 uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
  • No guest Wi-Fi network
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer a guest Wi-Fi network, while the average router does. 91.4% of routers offer a guest Wi-Fi network.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Sitecom WLR 4100 includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 80.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    Sitecom WLR 4100 has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (1x0.58 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
  • 50% GB less RAM
    Sitecom WLR 4100 has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 128 MB). The average router has 128 MB of RAM.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    Sitecom WLR 4100 has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
  • No VPN server support
    Sitecom WLR 4100 cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 67% of routers can act as a VPN server.
    What it is: The ability to host the router’s own VPN server so you can connect back into your network securely from outside.
    When it matters: When you want secure remote access to your home or office network while you are away.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sitecom WLR 4100 cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 67% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Sitecom WLR 4100 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.
    What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
    When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

    Sitecom WLR 4100 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 VLAN tagging
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 62.8% of routers support VLAN tagging.
    What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
    When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 62.8% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • 79.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Sitecom WLR 4100 has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.
    What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
    When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2700 Mbps

    Sitecom WLR 4100 has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.300 Mbps vs 1450 Mbps
  • No hardware acceleration
    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 80.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
    What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
    When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sitecom WLR 4100 does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 80.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Sitecom WLR 4100 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
    When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sitecom WLR 4100 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Narrower channel widths
    Sitecom WLR 4100 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.
    What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
    When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

    Sitecom WLR 4100 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
  • Weaker management tools
    Sitecom WLR 4100 uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
    When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sitecom WLR 4100 uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.Web UI vs Web UI, App
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sitecom WLR 4100?

  • Long manufacturer's warranty (often up to 10 years upon registration)
  • Robust security features including built-in firewall, DoS protection, and SPI intrusion protection
  • Pre-secured with a unique 12-character security key out of the box
  • Supports DLNA for easy media sharing across devices
  • IPv6 enabled for future-proofing network compatibility
  • Generally user-friendly web interface for configuration

What customers dislike about Sitecom WLR 4100?

  • Lacks external antennas, which may limit signal range compared to competitors
  • Lower maximum Wi-Fi speed (300 Mb/s) compared to modern Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 routers
  • No USB ports for connecting external hard drives or printers
  • Missing advanced features like a dedicated smartphone app or parental controls
  • Lacks support for modern technologies like Beamforming or MU-MIMO

Expert reviews

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12/02/2024
[OpenWrt Wiki] Sitecom WLR-4100 V1 002

The Sitecom WLR-4100 v1 002 is a budget-friendly, legacy router based on the MediaTek MT7620A architecture, featuring a 580MHz CPU, 64MB of RAM, and 8MB of flash storage. It provides Gigabit Ethernet for both LAN and WAN ports, along with a USB 2.0 port, making it functional for wired networking, while serving as a device that meets the bare minimum requirements for running modern...Read more

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