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Hands On: Edimax BR-6258n 150Mbps Wireless Broadband Nano Router

By on August 27, 2011 in Networking, Networking Reviews, News, Reviews

Introduction

Edimax calls their BR-6258n device a router.  Specifically a “150Mbps Wireless Broadband Nano Router”.  I basically agree with most of that designation.

  • Yes, it is a 150Mbps wireless device.
  • Broadband?  I suppose that depends upon how you define broadband.
  • Nano?  Compared to the Edimax EW-7811Un adapter, no.  Compared to a typical router, yes.
  • Router?  Yes and no?

To explain that last bullet, I would call the BR-6258n a “router” and a whole lot more.  Yes, it is a router.  But it is also a wireless Access Point.  And a wireless repeater.  And a Wi-Fi adapter.  A Wi-Fi adapter not just for your PC, Mac or Linux computer, but also for your Xbox, Printer, PS3 and more.

This is the Swiss Army Knife of Wi-Fi communication in your home.  And on the road.  Or so it would seem, and that is what I am here to find out.

What’s In The Box?

Edimax ships the BR-6258n in a tastefully designed non-flamboyant box.

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Once removed, the contents consists of a Quick Installation Guide, the router, an Installation CD, an Ethernet Cable, power brick, a Thank You/feedback request card, and a micro-USB cable (not shown).

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A close-up of just the router showing on one end the LAN/WAN ports,

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and the micro-USB port on the other end.  The arrow on the left points to a reset switch, while the arrow on the right points to the LED status array.  Yes, this is definitely a nano sized router.

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A close up of the power brick which shows off the rather unique folding power plug design.

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That takes care of the package contents and it is on to the

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About Jim Clark

Hello. I’m from the heartland of the U.S. Lots of corn and beans, although Iowa is a lot more than just farmland. It also has a few computer enthusiasts (no, not me!). I’ve been around PCs since I got my 1st PC XT aloooong time ago. WGS is one of the first sites I found centered around WHS. And the best. Every once in awhile, I do get away from the KB and enjoy time with and my wife and our 4 kids. And I do have a day job.
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  • http://www.facebook.com/lgstoian Alexandru Stoian

    I have one of these little guys. And im extremly satisfied with its performance and adaptability. And all for a very low price.

  • Pmacca

    YOU Sir have saved me hours and hours with this guide, to advertise that it does have this function and to not provide good instructions like you have is a negative while performance is a positive. Thankyou for this guide. Really

  • Dave8819temp

    can this be used to connect a slingbox to a ’3′ MiFi dongle to connect the slingbox to the internet?

  • http://www.facebook.com/johnwitham John Witham

    Great review!  I also have one of these little guys and use it as a travel router.  I primarily use it to connect to the hotel’s WiFi as a single client and extend my personal WLAN to all the devices in my hotel room.  this is particularly useful when the hotel charges a usage rate per connected device per day!

  • Gavin O Driscoll

    Hi there, 
       I am trying to set up my Edimax BR6258n using the EZmax software. When I reach the password window I get a message saying ‘Please chexk out the connection’. It happens every time and I cannot set up my router? Is there a way around this and if there is I would appreciate a step-by-step guide as I am new to setting things like this up! Thank you for your help! 

    Gavin O’ Driscoll

  • Anonymous

    Jim,

    I found your review, and registered here, because of product research on this item.  I have a very specific question that I hope you can answer.  

    Can the wifi broadcast be turned off, and the WAN/LAN ports be used simultaneously, so that it in effect becomes a managed single port switch?

    Thanks,
    Karmana

    (Why?  We need a tiny, pingable device to test a connection that is on a tower 40′ up, that fits in a 1′x1′ box – along with a modem, power adapters, cabling, etc…)

  • Whisquer

    Hi there.  I think you’ve missed a great opportunity to extol on an incredible function of this little widget.  I have one of these and am an international traveller.  You said, ”
    The biggest challenge you may face would if you are an international traveler and need to use a wall socket to power up the device.”
    Here’s the thing:  You ACTUALLY DON’T NEED a wall socket to POWER UP the device.  The device comes with a USB-Micro USB cable that will power up the device WITHOUT the need to bring along the adapter.  My laptop’s always on my hotel table, but my iPhone / iPad is on the bed with me as reading material when I sleep.  I simply plug the USB-Micro USB into one of my spare ports in my laptop for power and voila.  This is why I bought this device and why I sing its praises.  Disclosure: I do not work for Edimax, nor am engaged directly or indirectly with the sale of its products.  My only interest is as a consumer of this product.