Once upon a time, dual-band routers were priced over 300 yuan, but now even budget-friendly dual-band routers are becoming more common. Today, we're taking a look at the JCG Q9, an entry-level smart wireless router from a veteran manufacturer in the wireless networking field. It offers dual-band 1200M speeds for just 139 yuan. At this price, you might expect only a 150M or 300M single-band router. But is it worth it? Let's find out.
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The router has a sleek white design with rounded corners and a silver JCG logo in the center. A blue power indicator is located below the logo.
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The back features cooling vents and four screws on each corner. The middle has a product label that includes the model name, Wi-Fi frequency, initial password, and MAC address.
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Although not slim, the low-to-high design gives it a modern and elegant look.
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The router’s rear panel includes a power switch, power port, one WAN port, three LAN ports, and a RESET button.
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From the side, the router has a slight slope, with cooling vents on both sides to help with heat dissipation.
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The router comes with four 5dBi high-gain antennas, which are fixed in place. While they can't be replaced, they offer easy adjustment—180° forward/backward and 90° up/down. This makes it convenient for positioning.
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A blue light is located below the front of the router, blinking when in use.
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Power consumption is very low, around 3W, making it energy-efficient for 24/7 operation.
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After a day of operation, the router's temperature was measured using infrared. The sides reached about 32°C, while the middle was slightly warmer, with the area under the "JCG" logo reaching 34°C and the top reaching 39°C. Overall, it stays cool and stable.
**Network and Software Settings:**
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JCG's user interface is clean and intuitive, divided into nine sections: system info, network settings, 2.4G and 5G settings, signal management, QoS speed limit, traffic monitoring, system management, and advanced settings.
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The router supports various features like MAC cloning, WiFi relay, guest networks, and DDNS. These are essential for managing your home network and ensuring smooth connectivity.
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You can customize your network name, channel, and password. There are also options to enhance signal strength and reduce interference. The intelligent frequency switching feature automatically adjusts bandwidth based on client signal strength.
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Signal management allows you to control transmission frequency and turn off wireless signals at certain times. This is especially useful if you have elderly family members or children at home.
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The QoS speed limit function helps manage bandwidth allocation. For example, I limited two phones and a TV box, allowing me to play CS:GO with a delay of only 12ms. It worked smoothly without any lag.
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Traffic monitoring provides a visual representation of data usage, helping you identify which devices consume the most bandwidth.
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System management includes restarting the router, firmware updates, and restoring factory settings. Advanced settings allow for filtering by IP, MAC, URL, and keywords, creating a safer and more controlled network environment.
**Performance Testing:**
I tested the router in different rooms to see how it performs in real-life scenarios.
- **Study room**: Closest to the router, with strong signal.
- **Second bedroom**: 4 meters away, separated by a wall.
- **Master bedroom**: 4 meters away, behind a wall and wardrobe.
- **Living room**: 7 meters away, behind two walls.
**Test Setup:**
- Network: 50M
- Device: iPhone
- Tool: Speed Test app
- Game: "King of Glory"
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During testing, the game updated at about 3MB/s, showing good performance.
**Results:**
- **Study room (5G):** Delay 12ms, download 49.22Mbps, upload 10.96Mbps.
- **Study room (2.4G):** Delay 12ms, download 33.78Mbps, upload 11.60Mbps.
- **Second bedroom (5G):** Delay 12ms, download 38.14Mbps, upload 10.34Mbps.
- **Second bedroom (2.4G):** Delay 17ms, download 25.62Mbps, upload 9.16Mbps.
- **Master bedroom (5G):** Delay 18ms, download 12.93Mbps, upload 6.60Mbps.
- **Master bedroom (2.4G):** Delay 13ms, download 20.14Mbps, upload 5.12Mbps.
- **Living room (5G):** Delay 13ms, download 5.59Mbps, upload 0.25Mbps.
- **Living room (2.4G):** Delay 12ms, download 19.77Mbps, upload 5.58Mbps.
While the 5G signal weakened significantly in the living room, the 2.4G still performed well. Overall, the router handles most daily tasks like streaming, gaming, and browsing without issues.
**Summary:**
The JCG Q9 is a great value for its price. With a sleek design, dual-band support, and powerful features like QoS and traffic monitoring, it’s suitable for most households. Its low power consumption and stable performance make it ideal for long-term use. If you’re looking for an affordable and reliable router, the JCG Q9 is definitely worth considering.
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