Edimax may not be the best known manufacturer of networking devices, but they have been at it since 1986 and currently offer a very wide selection of items including routers, switches, wireless access points, IP cameras, and home automation items. In this review we're going to check out a compact device that can server as a wireless access point, extender, or bridge.



The item in question is Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini, shown in the promotional image above. At just about 2-1/2" high and an inch and a half tall, you can plug this in just about anywhere you have a 120V outlet and easily configure the type of wireless connection you need. Before checking out the review unit, let's check out some of the published data on the EW-7438RPn Mini, as taken from the official product page on the Edimax website...

Features:

» Extends the range of existing 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks
» iQ Setup for easy Wi-Fi extension
» Smart App Control & Analytics: Free EdiRange app with local Wi-Fi environment analytics, Wi-Fi scheduling
   and guest network
» Smart 3-in-1 mode: Access Point, Wi-Fi Extender and Wi-Fi Bridge
» Compact, slim wall plug design for convenient placement
» Finds best setup location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage with signal strength LED
» Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button

Specifications:

» Frequency Band:
   » 2.4GHz

» Wireless Standards and Data Rates:
   » IEEE 802.11n (up to 300Mbps)
   » IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps)
   » IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps)

» Hardware Interface:
   » 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN port
   » WPS button
   » LEDs: Signal strength, wireless, power, WPS, LAN

» Management:
   » 16-language user interface
   » Upgradable firmware

» Security:
   » 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security
   » WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
   » User Access control (MAC address)

» Dimensions and Weight:
   » 65 (H) x 42 (W) x 38 (L) mm
   » US Plug type: 64g