In the second half of 2013, the rise of polar routing can be said to be a highlight that cannot be ignored in the network equipment market that has been silent for many years. One of the most successful models popularized the concept of intelligent routing, which not only attracted the attention of users, attracted investment of more than ten million dollars, but also triggered the tide of Internet giants' collective entry into the router industry.
This article is from: Xiaoxiong Online Scotty
On November 6, Jilu launched two new router products, Ji1S and Ji2, at the press conference held by Pangu Seven Star Hotel. Although the release of new products in a relatively short interval caused some doubts, it is undeniable that the more mainstream configuration of the two products also filled the gap in the specifications of Jiyi.
After the launch of Jiyi S and Jiji 2, many Internet enterprises, such as Xiaomi, Baidu, 360 and Guoke, quickly followed up and said they would launch their own routers. But so far, only a few public beta products of Xiaomi routers have really appeared. At the end of December, the engineering version of the new product, Jiyi S, was officially launched.
The appearance of Jiyi S is not much different from that of Jiyi S, which is a small upgrade version. It has improved the configuration on the basis of the previous one, and has a wireless speed of 300Mbps. In addition, the scheme has also changed, but the price is still set at 99 yuan (excluding SD card). Recently, we have also evaluated the engineering version of JiRouting's Ji1S. Interested Jimi and netizens can join us to learn about this product.
Simple package accessories without network cable
The engineering version of GE1S has the same style as the previous generation in terms of the outer packaging. The compact box combined with simple and clear introduction is full of simplicity. Although it looks small, the box is not thin, which can bring sufficient protection to the host.
In addition to the host, the package box comes with a power adapter, power cable (the universal Micro USB cable), foot pads, instructions, and warranty card, but no network cable is attached.
Small dual antenna design as always
After opening the package, we can see that Ji1S still uses aluminum alloy shell. In the words of its designer at the press conference, it is high-end and grand. The weight of the whole machine is not big, but the feel is quite meticulous. The words "Engineering Commemorative Edition" and the logo of HiWiFi are also printed on the lower right corner of the front of the engineering machine.
In terms of appearance design, the difference between Ji1S and the previous generation is not much changed, but the two can be clearly distinguished from each other from the dual antennas behind the fuselage. The antenna of Pole One S is different from that of Pole One S in that it is designed to be non detachable. Both of them are 5dBi specifications. If you want to replace a high-power antenna to improve the signal coverage, it becomes more difficult. However, if you really pay more attention to the wireless coverage, you can also consider the polar satellite launched at the same time of the press conference. The convenience and stability of expansion are also commendable.
Because the built-in 8GB storage space is canceled, the Jiyi S uses 16MB local storage+external SD card to expand the plug-in. The memory card slot is designed on the right side of the fuselage.
From the back of the fuselage, we can see that there are four LAN ports and one WAN port in Ji1S. Compared with the previous generation, the number of LAN ports has increased. Although it is not significant for mainstream users, it is considerate to improve if there are multiple wired devices at home.
The display panel is still located on the front of Ji1S, and the three blue indicator lights also seem to have a sense of technology. If students have no love for the indicator lights, they can directly turn them off through the mobile phone.
In general, from the perspective of size and appearance design, the GE1S has not changed much compared with the previous generation, but some small improvements are very considerate.
More mainstream and exclusive HiWiFi system in hard configuration
Although the price has not changed, the scheme has been changed in terms of configuration. With the MT7620A scheme, the main frequency has been upgraded to 580MHz, the memory has also been upgraded to 128MB, and the maximum speed has reached 300Mbps. From the perspective of hardware configuration, there has been significant progress compared with the previous generation. Although 300Mbps is only a common low-end scheme at present, it is still sufficient for most users, The more powerful 11AC and dual frequency are left to the more advanced Jier.
In terms of system support, Jiyi S still uses the exclusive HiWiFi system, which can support the installation of APP to expand the product's functions. For players, they can also achieve remote control of routers through mobile APP, which is worth praising.
Intuitive configuration mode
As an intelligent router, GE1S still has the same good configuration interface as the previous generation. It looks simple and easy to use. And the graphical interface also allows people to determine the problem at the first time when there is a problem.
The steps of setting up the pole one S are relatively simple. You can directly access the background of the pole route through 192.168.199.1 or hiwifi.com. It can also automatically determine the user's network when setting up for the first time, and guide the user to complete the configuration of the external network, WiFi, etc. according to the steps.
Diversified APP plug-in support
As the core APP application in cloud plug-in and HiWiFi system, click to see all the apps that can be installed at present. It can be seen that the number of current APPs has increased compared with that in November, and the automatic switch on/off of WiFi function is undoubtedly very considerate for users worried about the radiation of the network (WiFi has not yet been confirmed to have an impact on the body). Among many APPs, the more practical ones include blocking advertisements and remote control.
If you need to use the mobile terminal remote control function, you need to register an account of Jirou and bind it to Jiyi S. Of course, this is not a problem for Jimi.
Mobile phone remote application
The new version of HiWiFi mobile terminal adds the function of physical examination and speed measurement, which can detect the security and speed of the network, and give specific reports. However, according to the author's test, the Internet speed at home is relatively weak. The health mode includes WiFi timing off and router panel light switch, which are relatively intimate small functions.
Through the mobile phone client, we can realize various settings such as managing linked devices, plug-in installation, WiFi switch, WiFi through the wall and so on. For users who pay attention to heavy and thin sections, they can often toss about.
Pole One S transmission rate test
Next, we tested the wireless transmission rate of Ji1S. During the test, we put the Polar One S on the top of the working PC, which is connected to the PC through the local wired network card, while the test laptop is connected to the wireless router through the standard D-Link DWA-182 wireless network card. The distance between laptop and wireless routing, PC and is about three meters.
The average rate of wireless single thread download is 55.488Mbps
The average rate of wireless single thread upload is 46.880Mbps
The average download rate of wireless 10 threads is 84.774Mbps
The average upload rate of wireless 10 threads is 68.935Mbps
The average upload and download rate of wireless 20 threads is 81.729Mbps
On the whole, the wireless transmission rate of GE1S is relatively good, which is above the average level compared with products of the same specification.
Pole 1 S signal coverage test
Next, we tested the signal coverage of Polar One S, and we selected five locations in the office area for testing. This includes not only the gypsum wall partition office, but also the load-bearing wall and support column structure. In addition, the office area is also covered with more than ten 2.4GHz wireless hotspots interfering with each other. The following is a screenshot of the WirelessMon test results:
Point A: 4m away from the router, only blocked by the desk, and the signal strength is 80%
Point B: 6m away from the router, 1 gypsum wall away, signal strength of 75%
Point C: 10 meters away from the router, separated by a gypsum wall, with signal strength of 68%
Point D: 12m away from the router, 2 gypsum walls apart, signal strength 56%
Point E: 15m away from the router, separated by two walls, one of which is a cement load-bearing wall with a signal strength of 42%
Point F: 18 meters away from the router, three walls are separated, one of which is a cement load-bearing wall, and the signal strength is 31%
G point: 21 meters away from the router, three walls are separated, one of which is a cement load-bearing wall, and the signal strength is 16%
From the performance of signal coverage, Jiyi's dual 5dBi antenna performs quite well. Although there is no outstanding data in the performance at short distance, the signal quality remains good at long distance, and it has certainly improved compared with the previous generation of products.
summary
As the successor of Jiyi, Jiyi S has significantly improved its configuration, and its price remains unchanged, so its cost performance has undoubtedly been further improved. Compared with other routers at the same price in the market, the better playability and stability of Ji1S are undoubtedly more attractive. Although JiRout limited its channels to online shopping malls, it does not have a direct impact on manufacturers relying mainly on traditional channels at present, but it is believed that its development relying on public praise and network communication can still bring continuous impact to the entire market.
