With the LogiLink contrast, this problem can be solved elegantly, since it can be powered directly from the USB port on the MB Air. The LogiLink required as printed 1.2A, also the included USB-AC adapter is designed to 1.2A. However, it can at the LogiLink MB Air 2010 only a USB port to operate (both on the right, and on the left sleeve). Either requires the LogiLink less than 1.2A, or the MB Air provides per USB Beech a current of 1.2A. Whatever. The USB ports of the MB Air incidentally can also be used in sleeping MB for powering and charging USB peripherals.
There are at LogiLink five predefined modes, these are switched using a button, the LogiLink takes off and after 30 seconds you're done.
There are two modes to LAN Internet than to make Wi-Fi, both of which can be adjusted directly without any further configuration via the Mode button. In mode 'wireless router' forgives the LogiLink IP addresses (default 192.168.2.100-200), the mode 'AP' on the other hand, the IP addresses from the DHCP server of the gateway will be awarded.
The other three modes provide wireless Internet as Wi-Fi, these modes must also be set via the key, but is at least in each of the first connection with the address 192.168.2.1 via a browser to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot / AP configure , The browser displays the configuration screen is also divided into the five modes in which the previously active mode in the browser already opened and is ready for input. The data required to connect to the hotspot / AP can be entered in a few steps a 'Setup Wizard'. I have the two modes 'Client + AP' and 'WISP' tried, the configuration is well thought out and simple.
When mode WISP 'combines the LogiLink WLAN with a hotspot / AP and makes this connection as a router via LAN and Wi-Fi, the IP addresses are assigned by LogiLink. The mode 'Client + AP' does the same, but the IP addresses are assigned here by the DHCP server of the gateway.
In the modes 'WISP' and 'Client + AP' incidentally reduces the available wireless bandwidth quite clearly, as these physical WLAN interface is used as a repeater and thus is at the same time 'alternate' client and access point.
By connecting the off LogiLink to a power source, then the mode used last is automatically started.
My desire device would be actually a Huawei E-5 with an integrated LAN jack been, this idea Huawei is unfortunately not yet come. The LogiLink came to me at just the right time, since I was already heavily stressed by MB Air due to the LAN problem, thanks to LogiLink is now but again everything in balance.
In summary, the LogiLink has some unique features:
+ Easy and tiny (6.5 x 1.5 x 10) cm
+5 Meaningful modes directly via button selectable (with LED indication of the selected mode)
+ Operating at USB (one socket of the MB Air delivers enough power)
+ Extremely easy configuration of more complex modes with the successful Setup Wizard
Optimization potential:
- An LED display whether an Internet connection is available would be helpful (such as, for example, in Windows or OSX.).
- With DD-WRT granted the DHCP server to known MAC addresses again the IP previously used, this is much better than when LogiLink, there happens the assignment of IP addresses every time again sequentially. When a router for mobile use that is annoying.
- The logs could be extensive, especially the display of connected devices via DHCP stating the MAC and assigned IP address would be helpful
- VPN support would be nice (OpenVPN, Cisco, etc.)
Current firmware version on the device is the V3.33.13_WL0083_03, updates are not yet available, neither at LogiLink, yet at tenda.cn.
Conclusion: With this product, several ingenious features have been implemented optimally. Hats off. I like.
***** The following has nothing to do with the LogiLink, but possibly for Windows 7 users of interest ******
Windows 7 users who only need a mobile AP can set such an AP directly on the notebook, this is in addition to Windows 7 only a compatible wireless adapter required. If the internal wireless adapter is not compatible, then just get a nano USB wireless adapter and Windows 7 to launch AP (incl. WPA encryption). Who does not like netsh, the router should use the Virtual Software.
