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Wi-Fi routers supported by Poster POS

To set up the local network at your location, connect the hardware, or create a separate Wi-Fi network for your guests, use Wi-Fi routers

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Written by Fedir Vasiliev
Updated over a week ago

To set up your local network and connect kitchen hardware along with POS registers, obtain a Wi-Fi router.

Wi-Fi router connects your POS hardware to the Internet, allowing it to send their orders to the Poster management console. Also Wi-Fi routers are required to maintain connection between POS hardware, like tablet, smartphone or laptop and printer or other POS register.

Based on our tests, we recommend the following routers:

  • Keenetic Extra KN-1711

  • Asus RT-AC52U B1

  • Linksys EA6100.

Before purchasing a router, it's important to pay attention to its characteristics, like interface, number of LAN ports, signal frequency, signal strength, and number of SSID allowed at the same time.

Interface:

Ethernet ports for connecting hardware to the local network. Make sure your router has a suitable number of ports to accommodate all the devices you need to connect.

USB 2.0:

Some routers come with a USB 2.0 port that allows you to connect modems with 3G/4G support. This can be useful if the Internet connection in your location went down, or if connecting via a broadband cable is not possible.

Wi-Fi:

  • Look for routers with a minimum speed of 300 Mbit/s for optimal wireless performance.

  • Check for routers with at least two antennas with a signal strength of 5 dBi.

  • Ensure that the router operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency.

  • Look for routers that support multiple SSIDs, as this feature allows you to set up additional guest Wi-Fi networks.

  • Some routers also have the capability to limit the maximum internet speed for the guest network.

💡 If you have more devices in your location than there are LAN ports on the router, you can use a network switch to expand the number of available ports.

Feel free to contact our customer support if you have any questions or concerns. We're available in chat @joinposter.com and email contact@joinposter.com


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