The implementation of this router / modem is easy; just follow the Quick Start Manual with a position in wireless or wired. 4-port Gigabit 2 steerable antennas, 1 USB 2.0 ports for external storage which is rare and a on / off switch. The dual-band WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) parameter easily via graphical interface with the possibility to choose one or two SSID. A guest access is possible but you can disable it. The speed of wifi speed compared to my box is multiplied by 3. For usb storage (disk or USB key) it is possible to manage shares in DLNA mode or file mode and implement the FTP. Tests were carried out with a usb 32GB, 3.5-inch external drive 1 and an external 2.5-inch drive and no problem detected. USB 3 would have been better, for that you need the top model EA6300. Parental controls are available as well as the mac address filtering machines (no relation between these two functions). Laccès internet can be done via the modem by entering the connection information from your ISP or by connecting the router to the box so as to establish a second network. Please note the address of the router is 192.168.1.1 and network with DHCP 192.168.1.x which is certainly the same as your box so to change 192.168.4.x for example what is done very easily via web interface. It is also to configure the firewall and even a DMZ that can be very convenient. SMARWIFI Smartphone application available to access the settings of the router, practice. In summary a very good product, easy to work with, easy to set up and complete what seems normal considering its price. It can replace a box or supplement thereof although that in case of implementation instead of the box I think the phone is lost (check).
