We tested the router with Edimax's nMax Wireless LAN Cardbus (EW-7708Pn). On our maximum throughput test, the Edimax BR-6504N turned in an acceptable score of 76.7Mbps, which trailed slightly behind the leaders but well ahead of the woeful LevelOne. It did better on our mixed mode test, where it topped the chart at 68.0Mbps, making it a good choice if you have both Draft N and older .11g clients communicating on your network. The throughput of the router waned rather rapidly with the distance; in CNET Labs' long-range test, its score was reduced to a mere 11.4Mbps when broadcasting at 200 feet.
The Edimax BR-6504N ships with a two-year warranty, which is relatively generous considering the average is only one year. At its Web site, you can download latest firmware as well as an electronic version of the Installation Guide and Manual. At the time of the review, there was no phone technical support listed at the site. We managed to learn from its North America sales department that a technical (toll) phone support is available from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.PST weekdays at 408-988-6092. We tried the number and, to our pleasant surprise, almost immediately got hold of a person who was very helpful.
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