HP Jetdirect 690n
Score: 80/100
Xiiaozet Wireless Print Server
Score: 80/100Rankings
HP's Jetdirect 690n internal card equips compatible LaserJet printers with Fast Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless, backed by an extensive security feature set. Its wireless speed caps at 54 Mbps and the internal form factor may limit compatibility. Targeted at enterprise environments requiring secure, managed printing.
The Xiiaozet LK100W converts a USB printer to a network device with 300 Mbps Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and unlimited Windows users, offering strong security and low power draw. It is limited to Windows OS, provides only one USB port, and lacks 5 GHz Wi-Fi or scanner support. Best for home offices or small businesses that need simple, reliable Windows-only printer sharing.
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54 Mbps | 300 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
100 Mbpsbest | 100 Mbpsbest | |
— | 1best | |
— | 5 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 Wbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.907 kg | 0.24 kgbest |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g | 802.11b/g/n |
Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 54 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
Features(1) | ||
Security Features | IPSec, Kerberos, 802.1x, SSL/TLS, ACL, password protection, SNMPv3, WPA, WPA2, WEP, AES, TKIP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, firewall | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, CCMP, AES |
General(1) | ||
Printer Compatibility | HP LaserJet series (M30xx, M4345, M50xx, 170x, 175x, en1700, ew2400) and other EIO peripherals | 95% of USB printers (inkjet, laser, thermal, label, dot matrix, all-in-one, barcode, multi-function) |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.9072 kg | 0.24 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 152.4 x 58.4 x 228.6 mm mm | 100×70×30 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers, primarily tech-focused YouTubers, commend the LK100W for its straightforward print-only functionality, low power draw, and the virtual USB tool that expands compatibility. However, they criticize the cumbersome initial configuration, the absence of scanning, and the limited operating-system support, suggesting it is best suited for simple Windows-only environments.
Everyday users generally appreciate the device's reliability for shared printing and its ease of installing legacy printers, but they frequently encounter setup frustrations, network re-configuration needs, and wish for broader OS and mobile support.
“Priceless cuz it beats up to have some cabling run... you can put a network device anywhere.”
“Prints beautiful.”
