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Creates a network in home or office without cables offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices automatically detects internet settings & self-adjusts router to get user online in under 3 min 54 mbps wireless 64- & 128-bit wep encryption ensures data & network security nat & spi firewall protects network from outside intrusions by hackers works with mac & pc computers includes wireless g router power supply user manual quick installation guide rj45 networking cable & software cd lifetime warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #23569 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Belkin Model: F5D7230-4 Platforms: Mac, Windows Format: CD Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.25" h x 8.25" w x 11.50" l, 1.20 pounds CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz Memory: 2000MB SDRAM Hard Disk: 1GB Processors: 1 Creates a network in your home or office without cables Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes

The Belkin Wireless G Router lets users share files and a broadband Internet connection among their computers-without using networking cables. It features 802.11g technology that makes accessing files and networked peripherals-such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVDs-easier than ever. 802.11g technology provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than the current Wi-Fi (802.11b) standard. An integrated, 4-port 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch also allows you to connect wired computers to the network. 802.11g technology is the easiest wireless network to implement. The Router uses the wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz standard to offer you 400 feet of wireless coverage. 802.11g technology is backward compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard, so it allows you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks. Advantages Creates a network in your home or office without cables Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption Works with Macintosh. and PC computers Package Contents Wireless-G router, power supply, user manual, quick installation guide, RJ-45 networking cable, software CD

Most helpful customer reviews 173 of 182 people found the following review helpful. Having wireless problems with this router? Try this. By ChurchOfJesusChrist.Net I think this router might be getting a bad rep on the wireless end, because it comes with a proprietary setting enabled by default that I think does more harm than good. If you have this router and are getting intermittent or no wireless connectivity, and you've verified all your settings are right, try this. This router (Belkin model F5D7230-4, and other models) has a (proprietary?) feature called "Protected Mode". The default setting on this model (at least the one I got), unlike other models, has that mode set to "Auto" under the Wireless settings, which I take to mean "on". So turn it off. It's wonky, because even tho it's a proprietary feature, there is NO documentation in the router's online "Help" section. However, it IS described in the user's manual: "As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an environment with very little--or no--other wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF." Okay, so if it works best off, why does it ship in "Auto" mode? Turn it off. On other models, by default it does ships with the feature "off". Basically, I recommend setting this router up as simply as possible, but still having wireless encryption, of course.. So here are my further recommendations for setting this up. There's another (proprietary?) feature called "Turbo" mode. Again, no description of this on the interface itself, but it is described in the manual: "Turbo mode is enabled by default. It allows the Router or Access Point to use frame bursting to deliver the maximum throughput, 2 times faster than any standard 802.11g equipment, to 802.11g clients. This measurement is based on aggregate throughput in a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment. Belkin 802.11g clients with the latest driver will support Turbo mode. Clients that do not support Turbo mode will operate normally with it enabled." Again, I recommend turning it off. I also recommend deleting "Belkin Router" from the "domain" section under (I think) LAN settings, just keeping that field blank, and leaving wireless Channel as Auto (default choice, which normally goes to Channel 11 in the USA). And, as with any wireless rouer, you DEFINITELY want to put in a new wi-fi network name (SSID). Change the default SSID to something impersonal, but still unique. Further recommendations are keeping the thing well-ventilated, such as propping it up (securely) at an angle so air flows below it, above, and around the sides, and adjust the antenna of course then so it is vertical. Another thing I did was to turn Range Extension on, but I'm not sure that's necessary or if it just creates unnecessary heat, but since my friend was across the country, I was trying to pull out all the stops. I chose this router for a friend (who purchased it on their own, and then I set it up). I chose it because it was the cheapest one in the store, and Belkin is a generally respected name when it comes to all their equipment (if often having the reputation of being a little expensive), and my past knowledge of their reputation with routers was good. Even though they don't make them themselves, but farm them out to others, their choices in the past have been good. I initially set the router up at my home. I noticed that I had trouble connecting using Vista's wireless connection wizard, and I hate wizards and Vista's "wow" crap in general, so I got frustrated and found a "connect manually" choice, which was a whole lot easier for

This easy-to-install Mini-GBIC (or SFP) module provides a simple way to add Gigabit functionality to your Linksys switch. Gigabit fiber is often used to connect two switches together. The technology used depends on the distance between the two switches.

Brand: Cisco Model: MGBSX1 Format: CD Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 20.47" h x 41.73" w x 49.61" l, .4 pounds Former Linksys Business Series Supports 1,000 Mbps connectivity Warranty - 3 years The SX module uses 850 nanometer wavelength light in multimode fiber optic cables, and can achieve distances up to 220 or 550 meters

Most helpful customer reviews 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. WARNING! This is a rebranded Linksys GBIC! By David E. Be careful with this GBIC, it is actually a re-branded Linksys MGBSX1, it will not work in Cisco brand switches. See all 1 customer reviews...

The Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter provides your Ethernet-equipped computer or network device such as a printer or gaming console with instant wireless networking capabilities. The Ethernet Adapter gives your Ethernet-supported network device wireless freedom to be placed practically anywhere in your home or small office. It features breakthrough 802.11g technology that makes sharing a broadband Internet connection faster than ever. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter uses the wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz standard to offer you the widest working range. 802.11g provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than 802.11b and is backward-compatible with the 802.11b networking standard, allowing you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks.The Wireless Ethernet Adapter sets up on any Ethernet-equipped computer or Ethernet-equipped network device with the simplicity of Plug-and-Play technology. Simply plug one end of an Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet Adapter and connect the other end to any available Ethernet port and your PC or network device will have wireless capabilities.Now you can transfer files around the home or office-enjoying freedom from cables along with all the advantages of a wired network.

Amazon Sales Rank: #37016 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Belkin Model: F5D7330 Platform: Windows Format: CD Dimensions: 10.00" h x 14.00" w x 12.00" l, 1.80 pounds Product Type - Adapter Warranty - Lifetime Works with all Ethernet-equipped computers or network devices Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless devices

The Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter provides your Ethernet-equipped computer or network device such as a printer or gaming console with instant wireless networking capabilities. The Ethernet Adapter gives your Ethernet-supported network device wireless freedom to be placed practically anywhere in your home or small office. It features breakthrough 802.11g technology that makes sharing a broadband Internet connection faster than ever. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter uses the wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz standard to offer you the widest working range. 802.11g provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than 802.11b and is backward-compatible with the 802.11b networking standard, allowing you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter sets up on any Ethernet-equipped computer or Ethernet-equipped network device with the simplicity of Plug-and-Play technology. Simply plug one end of an Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet Adapter and connect the other end to any available Ethernet port and your PC or network device will have wireless capabilities. Now you can transfer files around the home or office-enjoying freedom from cables along with all the advantages of a wired network. Features: Adds 802.11g networking capability to your computer or network device Uses 802.11g technology, virtually 5x faster than 802.11b Works with gaming consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation 2 (requires the PS2 Network Adapter), or GameCube (requires the GameCube Broadband Adapter) Works with all Ethernet-equipped computers or network devices Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless devices Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption Requires no drivers, setup, or configuration Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support What's in the Box 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter, power supply, user manual, QuickStart Guide, CD-ROM with additional software.

Most helpful customer reviews 28 of 28 people found the following review helpful. It works... but there are better options By M. Raffa I bought this product looking to get either my TV (Panasonic TH-50PZ850U, which has IPTV) or my Direct TV HD DVR connected back to my wireless network. While my original idea was to connect this device to an Ethernet switch unit and connect both units through the F5D7330. That didn't pan out as expected and isn't the reason why I rated this product with 2 stars, it didn't work as planned because an Ethernet switch box is NOT a managed switch or hub, that was just a moronic misstep by me, not the F5D7330. So let's get back to the F5D7330, shall we? The Good: - The device is small, lightweight and its swivel antenna in the back of the unit makes it a nice addition for the space channagled media centers. If you have an unsecured network, with limited interference from other unsecured networks, this device will work right out of the box. Just connect it to the device with the provided Ethernet cable, press the autoconnect button and your wired Ethernet device should be up and running on your network. - However, when you need to set the device up on a secure network (which you really should) or you have multiple networks available and need to select your and not your neighbors, then this is where the device really falls apart and earns its two stars. The Bad: - The setup for secure networks or selecting the correct network, to say the least is very frustrating. The manual is sparse and not well written, the "wizard tool" that Belkin provides is spotty, sometimes it works, sometimes it didn't. On most occasions, the wizard could never find the device, even after restoring the factory defaults and setting up the laptop correctly. - Then there's the manual setup, which you really need to use in most cases. Unfortunately is one of the most vexing processes I've come across. You have to connect the device to a machine which isn't on the wireless network and you have to modify your TCIP/IP settings to get to setup page (which true of nearly any AP/Bridge device). Once at the setup page, you can select your network, enter an encryption key and make modifications, i.e., passwords, IP address, etc... The problem is that device setup page wouldn't load on several occasions and accessing the setup page after it's on your secure network was a chore too. The Ugly: - The biggest issue I had with this device was that the device would wander off my network from time to time. This wasn't due to a power cycle or a system reboot. I would setup the unit on my secure network (select my network, provide the access key, etc...), identify it on the DHCP server. After a while, I would remote back into the device setup page using the IP address I assigned or the DHCP server assigned (trust me I tried it both ways) and I couldn't get the setup page to open. I had to manually remote back into the unit and found the device on an unsecured nearby network. - I spent so many hours just trying to keep this device stable and on my network. In summary, if you have an unsecured network with limited interference from other unsecured networks and you need "plug and play", then this device should work okay. If you need something more, pass this unit up. During my search for a better device, I came across the newly introduced D-Link DAP-1522 Ap/Bridge Wireless N device (this replaced last year's DAP-1555). It was hard to find, most retailers we're out of stock, but found one with Beach Audio (through Amazon). It cost ~ $100 and was the right device to purchase. Out of the box, setup and connected to my secure network all under 20 minutes. Even if you only need one Ethernet port, the DAP-1522 will future proof your setup for a while if you need to add additional wired Ethernet devices. Which we all want to anyway, right? http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=1&pid=663 - Supports 4 wired Ethernet devices - 4 port gigabit switch w/ jumbo frame

The DWL-G700AP is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless devices. With the ability to transfer files at up to 54Mbps, the DWL-G700AP gives you high-speed wireless access. The DWL-G700AP is also backwards compatible with 802.11b networks and devices. With its Web-based setup wizard, the DWL?G700AP ensures that you will be up and running in just a matter of minutes. The DWL-G700AP also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients. The DWL-G700AP features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) to provide an enhanced level of security.

Color: Silver Brand: D-Link Model: DWL-G700AP Platform: Windows Format: CD Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.70" h x 8.30" w x 10.90" l, 1.30 pounds Transfer rates up to 54Mbps WPA for Enhanced Wireless Security Easy Web-Based Configuration and Management Quickly Add Wireless Access to Your Network

D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link AirPlus G Access Point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps, the AirPlus G gives you high-speed wireless network access for your home or office. It is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices and backwards compatible to 802.11b. The D-Link Access Point has been verified and successfully passed through the Intel Wireless Verification Program, which tests the compatibility of various access point devices and wireless service providers with common configuration of notebooks built on Intel Centrino mobile technology. With its web-based setup wizard, the Access Point ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes. It also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to wireless network clients. The AirPlus Access Point features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 64/128-bit WEP Encryption to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications. And includes additional security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access. With easy-to-use Web-based management, the D-Link Wireless Access Point is the right choice for setting up your first wireless network or extending the range of an existing wireless network. Features and Benefits Up to 54Mbps transfer speed for fast file transfers and better support of Streaming Video & other multimedia applications Indoor Range - up to 328ft. (100 meters) Outdoor Range - up to 1,312ft. (400 meters) Detachable dual antennas with 2dB gain Wirelessly access both the Internet and other computers wherever you choose Older 802.11b equipment is also supported for increased compatibility

Most helpful customer reviews 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Steady Connection By Margaret M. Hepworth I use this AP as a second broadcast point at the other side of the house because me router can't reach that far. The connection strength, even when going upa floor and over about 50 feet is "Very Good". The configuration, if you even want to do any, is very simple to acomplish. The speed is fine throughout the house. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Woked very well for me.. By Lahaina Joe As an old D-Link user I found no surprises, or problems with this unit. I did not use it as a repeater, only an access point. All worked very well and the installation was straight forward. I like the new (to me) feature of being able to control the transmission strength. If you are using XP be aware that when you set up a new wireless router you must be aware that the "Authentication" tab in the properties is usually on by default and can bite you (be looking for a EAP smart card) with this, or any, access point if you are not expecting it. I have used D-Link units for many, many years now and found them to be very stable, and upgradeable. This B/G unit is replacing my very old D-Link A/B access point and that unit is still working well and will next be in service at a friend house as a free-bee. 18 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Didn't work with dlink di-524 By W. Rehrig Did a little bit of research before I bought this product, but obviously should have done more. After trying to learn how to set this up in repeater mode with the documentation supplied I went to the web. Surprise, surprise, dlink's site had different documentation. Bottom line is that the dwl-g700ap does not work in repeater mode with di-524 despite being advertised as working with the di-524 on dlink's website. This info is only available from tech support and even then it's like pulling teeth. Since they could tell me which wap's would work with the di-524, but not which routers would work with the dwl-g700ap, I'm guessing that this product may not work as a repeater at all. See all 30 customer reviews...

The advanced wireless technology built into the DI-524 now offers up to 54Mbps through its wireless channels, allowing streaming videos and other high bandwidth applications, such as online gaming events to operate without the hassle of Ethernet cables. The ability to transfer high bandwidth also makes streaming real time programs more enjoyable and more efficient. Network Security is a precautionary threat and with the built-in advanced firewall, these threats are minimized, making it more difficult for hackers to penetrate through the DI-524. Features like content filtering, MAC filtering, URL blocking, and Domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders to connect to your network.

Amazon Sales Rank: #32001 in Consumer Electronics Color: Silver Brand: D-Link Model: DI-524 Original language: English Dimensions: 1.00" h x 4.00" w x 6.00" l, 1.60 pounds Share your Internet connection with built-in 4-Port switch Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks Advanced Firewall and Security Controls Built-in 4-Port SwitchOperating range of up to 328 feet indoors, up to 1,312 feet outdoors Quick and easy set-up

D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity. The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 Wireless Router which is capable of transferring data at rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency -- the same wireless frequency as 802.11b. The D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router also offers four Ethernet ports to support multiple computers. The advanced wireless technology built into the DI-524 Wireless Router offers data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps through its wireless channels allowing streaming videos and other high bandwidth applications, such as online gaming events, to operate without the hassle of Ethernet cables. The ability to use high bandwidth applications also makes streaming real-time programs more enjoyable and more efficient. With the DI-524 Wireless Router's built-in advanced firewall, threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized. Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications. Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and be closed at other times. Features like content filtering, MAC filtering, URL blocking, and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders from connecting to your network or browsing restricted sites. The easy-to-use configuration wizard takes only minutes to setup and guides users step-by-step through configuring the DI-524. With all the versatile features and an user-friendly utility, the DI-524 Wireless Router provides an enhanced networking experience.

Most helpful customer reviews 68 of 72 people found the following review helpful. Nice little wireless router By Eugene Mah I'm not sure if the other reviewers have problems reading instructions or if they just skipped steps. Had no problems at all getting this unit set up and establishing connections between my desktop and Inspiron 5150. Take it out of the box, connect an ethernet cable between the desktop and router and plug it in. Use your favourite browser to connect to 198.168.1.1 and run through the setup wizard. Then once you've got everything set up, read through the manual, go through the various setup options and tweak as desired. I opted to go with the WPA-PSK authentication protocol because its supposed to be more secure, but if you have other devices that don't support it, you'll probably have to stick with WEP.It can be laid flat on the desk, or propped up on end vertically using the little rubber feet that are supplied. There are 4 ethernet ports that allow you to connect via 10/100 Ethernet and the WAN port to connect to cable, DSL or LAN. The antenna is on a swivel and can be rotated to just about any convenient orientation.The only thing I don't like about the router is that it doesn't have an internal clock, so every time it is powered off the router's system time goes back to it's default start value. It can be configured to set the time from an NTP server, but only if it's connected to a WAN network (via DSL, cable or LAN). It's only a minor inconvenience though. The other thing is that the router's web interface only seems to work properly if you use IE. Using Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox sort of works for most things, but not everything. 40 of 44 people found the following review helpful. Does the job By N. Caine I've recently had the opportunity to set up two wireless networks for my friend's and now my home, all on WinXP systems. For my friend, I picked up a Buffalo Airstation on advice of the head of the tech department (not the floor salesguy) at a computer retailer, and it installed flawlessly in minutes, including a firewall, valuable 128-bit WEP security, plus --what is even more important to me to prevent hacking-- MAC filtering. For my own home, I went with a sale and got the Hawking 54M wireless G, and I couldn't get it to work. Even with tweaking (I've been doing non-networking IT for fifteen years), I couldn't get the router to connect with my ISP through my DSL connection. I went out and bought a D-Link (also 54M wireless G) on heavy discount at a different retailer, and like the Buffalo, it went up and running right away, and I easily set up the firewall, 128 bit WEP, and MAC filtering. [MAC filtering, for those of you who don't know, allows you to specify exactly which machines are allowed to connect to the router, and all other ones are shut out. This keeps the neighbors and others from hacking into your network, since WEP passwords aren't foolproof.] I like the D-Link. 36 of 40 people found the following review helpful. Unreliable, problematic, poor support, buggy firmware By booshleeg I bought the DI-524 (Rev A2) after my trusty Linksys WRT54G v1.0 croaked. At first, everything appeared to work well with DI-524. Web browsing and small file transfers on the wireless intranet seemed to go without a hitch. But once I started doing some heavy file transfers and run some bandwidth intensive applications, the problems arose. I noticed repeated DHCP Requests in the log (approximately every 2-5 minutes), dropped packets, DNS resolution failures, slow transfer speeds, and consistent problems with wireless connections. According to the log, the router would also reboot itself almost every day (the log would automatically clear itself whenever the router reboots). I would consider myself much more tech-savvy than the average person, and I tried all kinds of settings with this router to make it perform better. To no avail, it simply did not work as well as my now dead 3 year old WRT54G. Based on my

D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N Duo Dual Band Draft 802.11n Media Router

Color: white Brand: D-Link Model: DIR-855 Platform: Windows Vista Format: CD-ROM Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 1.25" h x 4.75" w x 7.88" l, .70 pounds With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including Voice over IP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing The DIR-855 utilizes MediaBand (5GHz), which is the best technology available for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network Delivering best-in-class performance, network security, and coverage Create a dualband wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, or media players from greater distances Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes Internet traffic as well as wired and wireless network traffic

The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router (DIR-855) is the latest addition to the Award-winning Xtreme N product family. The Duo technology in the DIR-855 supports dualband (2.4 and 5 GHz) wireless signals at the same time. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4 GHz band while simultaneously streaming High-Definition (HD) movies and other media on the 5 GHz band. The DIR-855 is designed for users looking to get a true HD wireless connection that can handle multiple HD video streams throughout the house, while being backward compatible with your existing 802.11g and 802.11a products. The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router (see larger image).   4 Gigabit Ethernet ports in the rear (see larger image). Key Features Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage Dual-band Wireless N connectivity for enhanced throughput (2.4 and 5 GHz simultaneously) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling (VoIP) experience Capable of streaming audio and video to compatible UPnP-enabled devices Active Firewall protection 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity Secure your wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11a devices including game consoles and digital media players Supports Good Neighbor Policy--will not interfere with other wireless networks 5 GHz Technology The DIR-855 utilizes the 5 GHz band, which is the best technology available for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network. It achieves this by operating in a clear wireless band to avoid interference that may slow down and limit the range of current wireless technologies like 802.11g**. Shareport With SharePort technology you can connect a USB printer or storage device to your router and allow users to access them from anywhere on the network. Conveniently turn your existing USB printers and storage devices into network devices for everyone to share. Why Intelligent QoS Is Better With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including Voice over IP (VoIP), Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like Streaming Video could pause or delay. With the D-Link Intelligent QoS Prioritization Technology, wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams. These streams are then categorized by sensitivity to delay, so applications like VoIP, Video Streaming, and Online Gaming are given priority over Web browsing. This enables multiple applications like Streaming Video and Gaming to stream smoothly to your TV or PC. Delivering best-in-class performance, network security, and coverage, the Xtreme N Duo Media Router (DIR-855) is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office. Get Ready for the Future: IPV6 Equipped With the growing number of Internet-enabled applications requiring IP addresses, the supply of IP addresses under the current Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) system has already been exhausted. The IPv6 protocol solves this network addressing exhaustion by creating more IP addresses, but migration from IPv4 to IPv6 is not necessarily automatic. No worries--this D-Link product is IPv6 Certified and ready for the future. What's in the Box Xtreme N Duo Media Router, 3 detachable antennas, CAT5 Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with installation wizard and product documentation * Requires SharePort Client Utility installation on the PC. SharePort upgrade is available for the hardware versions A1, A2. ** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Link's 802.11n devices.

Most helpful customer reviews 290 of 304 people found the following review helpful. Waiting for This One... By The Thompsons D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N Duo Dualband Draft 802.11n Media Router Per another customer, here's the differences in the Extremes: The following will likely save you a couple of hours of research... The DIR-655 is single-band (2.4GHz). The DGL-4500 is dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), however it only uses one band at a time. You choose which band, manually, in the configuration. It doesn't choose the best band in real-time, or anything like that. The DIR-855 is dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and uses both bands at the same time. 33 of 34 people found the following review helpful. Great Router By J. Young The DLINK DIR-855 router is the best router I have purchased to date. I originally thought I was going to have problems with weak signals and the like, but I found that it was the older hardware that I had trying to connect to it that was the problem. Some of the older technology was having a hard time staying connected if it even saw the router at all. The router is somewhat easy to configure with the included configuration wizard on the CD. I did this using a Vista PC and did not have any problems. For the more advanced configurations, DLink provides the standard and easy to configure web-based browser access configuration screen. What is odd is that everything I read touts using the 5Ghz range if you can, but that signal is weaker overall even with newer hardware connecting to it. It is a good 10% less. Regardless, my laptop connected easily enough and reports a full 300MB of throughput. Like I said, I did have some older DLink bridges that I was using to connect to my DGL-4300. At the exact same distance with the DIR-855, one bridge could see the router with a 15% signal and the other couldn't see it at all. I replaced those with the DAP-1522's and all is well now. For those who want to know, this router does not support WDS which is a dissapointment if you want to use older DLink routers to bridge to this. They state in their forumns that they do not intend to add WDS later. I work at home and need the bandwidth, so if you do as well, this is a great product and very much recommended. 35 of 40 people found the following review helpful. Great, except for one major flaw.. By Nate Carlson If you don't have advanced routing requirements, this will work great for you. The range and speed have been great; no stability issues, etc. In my case, I needed to add a route to allow local machines to reach another subnet on the internal network. On the router this replaced, it was trivial to create a route on the LAN interface. This router only supports adding static routes on the WAN interface. This is just silly -- this is one of the most trivial functions a router should be able to do. I contacted D-Link support, and apparently the feature has been removed, and they are trying to find out why. See all 40 customer reviews...

Wirelessly stream HD movies, TV shows, music and more right to your Internet HDTV with the VIZIO XWR100 Dual-Band HD Wireless Internet Router. Optimized for VIZIO Internet Apps and ideal for online HD video and audio, the XWR100 features simultaneous dual-band 802.11n wireless for the best performance and compatibility.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1402 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Vizio Model: XWR100 Dimensions: 5.86" h x 7.98" w x 1.29" l, .66 pounds 802.11n simultaneous dual-band wireless networking operates at both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz Optimized for VIA HDTVs and Blu-ray Players Ideal for streaming HD video and audio with maximum range and speed. Integrated 4 port 10/100 switch connects up to 4 wired Internet devices, like DVRs and computers USB 2.0 port lets you connect a USB hard drive for shared access to photos, videos and more

Most helpful customer reviews 74 of 76 people found the following review helpful. I was skeptical - now I am a believer By Marianne Fletcher As Vizio products had the reputation for being the 'WalMart' of electronics, I was skeptical to try this router. I did some homework and found that others who had tried it were Very satisfied with it's performance. What better endorsement than that of a fellow user? So, since the price was Half that of the Cisco comparable - why not give it a shot. I had been using a Netgear wireless G and was having no problems. When I added a Sony HD TV and BluRay player, set up for wireless -- I began to have some stalls and 'waiting to catch up' times - especially on Netflix HD feeds. This Vizio dedicated the to 5.4 band Just for the HD video feed and has performed better than I Ever hoped. Set-up was Out of the Box to Working in less than 10 mins. The interface is Easy to use. All my devices (3 PCs - 2 iTouch - and a Sony Dock - in addition to the TV) recognized and accepted the device immediately. I would buy one again, and definitly recommend this to anyone wanting to watch HD streaming TV. 20 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Very good router ! By Val This router replaced D-Link DIR-655 and right away I stopped loosing connection once every 20 min or so. Set up was a breeze. Also coverage is greater since my Samsung led tv has no problem connect to it and stay connected . 24 of 26 people found the following review helpful. Easy set up, good price, vizo hits a home run. By Charles R. Crosby Jr. This was the easiest router I've ever set up. The directions are simple to follow. The entire directions are step by step in big letters and have good digrams/pictures to help you along and its only two laminated cards 5x10 inches. It seems that Vizo made it for the common guy with not alot of computer knowlege. I was up and running in about ten minutes (install, laptop, 2 PS3's and Itouch). Not a computer geek, but it broadcast in 802.11 a/h, 802.11g/n and 802.11b. My laptop, itouch and PS3 immediatley reconized the 802.11g/n and took the security key (WPA) that was given with the setup paperwork and is operating at 2.4HGz. There's three security keys given with the directions, so if your device reconizes the router, you can just input a key until the right one is input. I belive that the 802.11a/h (WPA2 security key) would only work for new faster devices. Again, this was easy to set up and is faster than my old router. I could only imagine how fast it is if I had a device that worked on the 802.11a/h signal (5GHz). I would definatley buy this product again. I test ran an HD movie using Netflix on my PS3 via the wirless connection and it downloaded the movie very nicely. My old router was basically usless for Netflix via a wireless connection becasue of it slow speed. Vizo hit it out of the park with this one and its well under one hundred dollars. I will definatley get one and install it at my girlfreinds house. See all 120 customer reviews...

The WNHDE111 is a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point that connects to any existing router/gateway for more wireless channels, better connections, and less interference. Notebooks with embedded Wireless-N enjoy increased wireless performance. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic for seamless simultaneous task handling. Setup is made simple through plug-and-play, automatic configuration, while Push `N Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensures an easy, secure Internet connection. Support of wireless ad-hoc mode enables wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and HD video streaming is provided by multicast point-to-multi-point support. Multiple bridge connection2 enables expanded wireless networking.

Color: Black Brand: Netgear Model: WNHDE111 Format: CD Original language: English Dimensions: 1.50" h x 6.80" w x 8.90" l, Creates a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by connecting to an existing router/gateway More wireless channels, less interference and better connections using 5 GHz Wireless-N band Boosts wireless performance of notebooks with embedded Wireless-N¿ Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic Device measures 8.9 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD) Boosts wireless performance of notebooks with embedded Wireless

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Most helpful customer reviews 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Does a beautiful job with Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router By zemes I bought one to pair with a Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router. It does a wonderful job, and the setup was simple and operation reliable. First of all, please note that this wireless product has a single operating band at 5GHz. It will not work with 2.4GHz routers or other 2.4Ghz devices that need to connect with this unit wirelessly. The Netgear has two different operating modes, a bridge mode and an access point mode, switchable with a hardware switch which is so much better than a software enabled switch. The bridge/access point distinction:Allow me to digress a little bit here. The concepts of an "access point" and a "bridge" can be confusing to many. I've seen very technical definitions of these, but not really helpful for end-users. What always confused me was they never tell you what exactly connects to what, in what manner (wireless or ethernet?), and the signal is going from which unit to which unit doing what(signal direction and function). So let me try to describe this using the simplest possible language. -- A wireless access point connects to clients (your PCs, or other end-user devices) wirelessly but connects to the Internet through an ethernet cable. There may be a modem involved there, but that's a detail not affecting the concept. That is, it gives the clients a wireless access to the Internet, therefore called a wireless access point. -- A wireless bridge connects to the clients directly through ethernet cables but connects to the Internet wirelessly (usually through a wireless router or an access point). The wireless bridge has wireless receiving capability of course, but it does not have wireless broadcasting capability. Therefore it does not connect to the clients wirelessly and does not have an SSID for itself to broadcast like a wireless access point or wireless router would. However, the above definitions are traditional pure Access Point and Bridge. With the newer WDS technology, bridges start to have wireless broadcasting capability as well. In the WDS setup, multiple bridges are used together to cover a wider area. A WDS bridge would on one hand work like a traditional bridge to wirelessly receive signals from the router or an upper-level bridge, while at the same time transmits signal wirelessly to the next level bridge. Even in a WDS setup, the key point to understand is still that the bridges don't assign IP addresses to other connected devices. They are sort of passive in terms of IP addressing, and that is why you can't simply connect two active routers to do what the router and a bridge can do. But all this is just for clarification and has nothing to do with the device reviewed here.(By the way, a router is really a network switch plus an access point. The network switch takes care of the network address assignment and management, without which your devices may be connected, but the signals would not know where to go. This part is usually clear to most people.) I read another reviewer complaining that you need two Netgear bridges to make a real "bridge". Obviously, the reviewer intuitively defines a bridge as something that wirelessly connects (bridges) two non-wireless ends. If a wireless bridge were supposed to do that, then you indeed always need two units to complete a bridge. This is inherently true, because in any technology, to wirelessly connect two sides, you need both sides to have wireless capability. If you have a transmitter on one side, there must be a receiver on the other side, or vice versa. In the field of Wi-Fi, the routers came out first and provided wireless capability at one end. The other end is typically a wireless client such as a wireless adapter card. But sometimes you may want several PCs to share a "united wireless adapter" to connect to a wireless router.

WET11 V2 Linksys Cisco WET11 Wireless -B Ethernet Bridge. The unit is used and working. This Linksys Wet11 External Wireless Network Converter has IEEE 802.11b Data Link Protocol. With Bus Type Interface. The Spread Spectrum Method is DSSS. Data Transfer Rate of 11Mbps. Frequency Band of 2.4Ghz. Maximum Range Indoors of 262 ft. Maximum Range Open Space 980 ft. Antenna is External and De-tachable. Interfaces are 1 x Network-Radio-Ethernet. Connection of 1 x Network-Ethernet 10Base-T RJ45. Ecryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP. The unit comes with the Antenna, and Power Adapter WET11 V2.

Amazon Sales Rank: #38541 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Cisco Model: WET11 Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Original language: English Dimensions: 1.22" h x 4.92" w x 3.70" l, .44 pounds Converts wired-Ethernet devices to wireless network connectivity Works without drivers on Macintosh, Windows, PlayStation2, Xbox, Linux, network printers--anything with an Ethernet port Provides wireless, cable-free bridging between remote workgroups Easily configurable through your Web browser Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP encryption

Amazon.com Product Description The versatile wireless Ethernet bridge from Linksys can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the wireless Ethernet bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into a wireless networked device. It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and with any operating system. Because there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap--just plug it into your device and configure the network settings through your Web browser. You can also use the Linksys wireless Ethernet bridge as a kind of "cableless cable" to connect remote areas together. Maybe the Shipping department is all the way across the warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your detached garage. With a wireless Ethernet bridge in the garage and an other one (or a wireless access point) in the house, you're connected--without the hassle of cabling. See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies. Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer. Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me? Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed. For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time: 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Most helpful customer reviews 34 of 35 people found the following review helpful. When you get one that works, it's wonderful... By Gogmagog Seems like many other reviews here ring true. Spent the better part of two days trying to configure this item in vain with at least four calls and three hours wasted with tech support just to end up with a bridge stuck in eternal boot mode (seems like a failing hard reset is not uncommon). Sent back to Amazon for a replacement and the new one worked like a charm after two minutes of hassle-free configuration (I would suggest linking it straight to your ethernet after setting a static IP on your pc and working via the bridge's IP address - skip the setup CD-ROM altogether - for detailed instructions, see Linksys' tech support website articles 304 and 534). I use the bridge to connect a PS2 in our basement with our pc on the second floor (and opposite end) of our house and have a flawless connection with the BEFW11S4 router. I am very pleased with our final result - but very dissatisfied with the work it took to get here. My suggestion - if you follow directions and it doesn't work (i.e., stuck it boot mode, won't save your changes), don't mess with firmware, don't waste time talking to India, just return it for a replacement until it does work. 31 of 32 people found the following review helpful. Very pleased with the WET11 By A Customer After reading the specs on the Linksys WET11 and downloading the user manual from their website, I decided to purchase a unit. I am very pleased with this product and it works as I had expected. Setting it up was a breeze. The antenna is screwed on to the right side of the unit (which is surprisingly small). Plug in the power supply. I then hooked it up to a PC laptop with the supplied RJ45 cable and ran the setup program. I have an SMC Barricade 7004AWBR router with a built in wireless access point. The WET11 was configured to use the same SSID and channel as the SMC and then set to DHCP. All done. The unit can then be connected to your ethernet device in one of two ways. One is directly to your desktop or laptop, for example. The other is to hook it up to a hub or switch and from there wire it up to one or more desktops or even laptops. There is a switch on the unit to select which mode will be used. While I do have a wireless card for the laptop, it's nice to have the flexibility of going wired for desktops.The icing on the cake is that I now have wireless connectivity for my Mac Beige G3. I've been looking for a solution and the WET11 solves it. Before, I had to run a long RJ45 cable to it from the router. Now I can connect it to the WET11 through either of the two options mentioned and get on the web as before, except it's now wireless. One tip - set the Mac to a manual IP address. For some reason, setting the Mac for DHCP does not work. For me a very minor issue.I have not seen any dropped connections for the few days I've had it and it sure runs cool. All in all, it has met my expectations, perhaps more so with the Mac. For the money, I see no comparable product out there. Check it out. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Connect different networks cheaply with any access point By Glenn Fleishman This tremendous and inexpensive piece of gear has two great features: one, you can plug any Ethernet device into it and thus attach it to a wireless Wi-Fi network; two, you can take a network of 30 or more devices connected in a wired configuration, and bridge all of their traffic to any access point within range. This lets you hook pods of computers together without wires, bypassing expensive or difficult drilling operations or wiring configurations. It's not perfect, as the full connection is the equivalent of less than the original 10 Mbps Ethernet, but it's an awful good solution for computer labs, homes that are too large for a single access point, or building small office networks. It's also worthwhile for community and neighborhood

TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point TEW-638APB Wireless Access Points

Size: 300 Mbps Brand: TRENDnet Model: TEW-638APB Platform: Windows XP Format: CD-ROM Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 1.02" h x 4.72" w x 3.46" l, .32 pounds Compact high performance wireless n access point Wireless Bridge mode for Ethernet-to-wireless bridging function Works as an access point and a wireless adapter Compliant with IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards Compatible with 802.11b/g/n networks

The versatile 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is designed to create a scalable high speed wireless n network or to connect a wired device to an existing wireless network. Use multiple 300Mbps Wireless N Access Points together to extend your network using Wireless Distribution System (WDS), Wireless Bridge and AP Client Modes. Expand a wireless network without running additional cabling with Wireless Distribution Service (WDS) technology by connecting multiple access points wirelessly. Use Wireless Bridge Mode to connect devices such as game consoles, printers and digital video recorders (DVR) to your wireless network. Advanced antenna technology (MIMO) increases wireless coverage and WPA / WPA2 encryption protects your wireless network

Most helpful customer reviews 26 of 29 people found the following review helpful. Took a gamble and it worked after trying two other solutions. By D. Smith Home networking can be a real pain especially for someone like me who knows enough to be dangerous but not enough to be a network installer. I have a wireless router burried in my basement that wasn't getting signal to my upstairs part of the house. I tried two other different products 1) two routers connected to each other and 2) a Hawking repeater. I ended up wasting a lot of time with them and they just didnt work or had compatibility issues. I took a plunge on the no brand trendnet based on this other positive review and he was 100% right. The price is 50% cheaper than the comparable Linksys N switch and does exactly as advertised. Setup took 5 minutes and I now have coverage all over my house. No issues so far. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Good price, decent feature set. Beware of 2.4GHz channel bonding issues. By Ryan A. Jairam UPDATE 07/02/10: Firmware fixes! v1.2.7 greatly improves the stability of this unit and now it performs flawlessly. Original review: I have had this AP for a few months now. It was not difficult to set up at all. When it works properly, I get decent speeds. However since this is a 2.4GHz access point don't expect channel bonding to work as well as in a 5GHz or dual band unit because the 2.4GHz band is basically overloaded. Also, this access point only comes with a 100BaseTX wired ethernet interface, so even if you got more than 100Mbps on the wireless side you're limited by the wired interface. I also have it set up with WPA2, initially with WPA2-PSK and now with WPA2 enterprise using FreeRADIUS on pfsense for better security. It does have multiple SSIDs but what is the point of that? It's not like you can segment it into VLANs or anything so this is a pointless feature. This would have been useful because I could keep one SSID open and put it on a DMZ on my firewall so I can give guests wifi access without opening up my whole network. That said, my access point refuses to connect every ever so often. Completely random, but usually after I've completed some large file transfers over N wireless. It almost seems as though some buffers in the device are being saturated and the device just locks up. My laptop or iPod will attempt to associate then fail with no explanation, then magically come back after I power cycle the device. I have not seen any firmware updates for it that would fix the issue so I think I'll just attempt to get warranty service for it or just get another access point like a Cisco. 19 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Works well, configuration could be clearer By Wayne Sometimes you can use a wireless adapter to get your device on your network. Sometimes your TV or Blu-ray player leaves you with no option other than a wired connection. This device allows you to put a switch or hub anywhere in a typical home or plug any network cable directly into it for a network connection. Alternatively, two of these can tie remote areas of a network together wirelessly without having this emulate a wireless adapter. You can also use this by plugging it into your network in locations where wireless devices, such as laptops get weak signals. You could even have an individual laptop use this instead of its built in adapter if it has trouble picking up on your network from remote areas of your home. You start off by connecting this device to a single computer so you can configure it. You can bring it up with a web browser, and bypass the need to install the configuration software on your PC. However, if its default IP address is out of the range of your subnet mask, you would have to manually assign an IP address and subnet mask to your computer, and set them back after configuration. That method is a common way to configure similar devices. It can make things easy, or it might seem confusing enough to drive

Wireless Print Server, 802.11g 4-USB 2.0 Ports, 108Mbps

Brand: D-Link Model: DPR-1260 Platform: Windows Format: CD Original language: English, French Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.68" h x 8.23" w x 10.83" l, .70 pounds Wirelessly Share up to 4 Printers or Multifunction Printers on your Network Print & Scan* When You Need to without Booting up a Host PC Ideal for Small Offices, Home Offices, Schools, and Other Businesses

Most helpful customer reviews 76 of 78 people found the following review helpful. Best One I Could Find By Jeff Mackay Okay. It isn't perfect. Installation isn't as easy as it should be. Instructions aren't as good as they should be. Some printers work with it, and apparently some don't. But go look at the ratings on all the other print servers. You'll see the same problems. I tried at least three others, and couldn't get any of them to work. I've been able to successfully get this print server to work with an Epson R300 (USB 1.1), a Canon MP830 all-in-one(USB 2, print only), and even a Lexmark Optra T610 laser printer(parallel, with a USB-to-parallel adapter from Belkin). Printer manufacturers have gone nuts with bi-directional information going back and forth between the printer and the computer. The result: really pretty printer drivers that give you loads of information and options, but depend on the printer being physically connected to the computer. But when you want to easily share that printer with a bunch of other people (especially a bunch of people with laptops), it's much more difficult. Either everybody has to swap cables, or you buy a print server--and give up the pretty driver screens that pop up to tell you to buy more ink. The D-Link DPR-1260 is the only one I could find that actually listed compatible printers on the box. They say that they tested with 100 different printers. I believe it. Their competitors don't seem to have done nearly as much testing. If you aren't comfortable setting up a wireless router on your own, or if you needed help installing your printer the first time, don't buy this. If you can figure out what the d-link is doing by setting ports on your printers to print to an IP address, give it a try. If the market had some better entries, I probably wouldn't rate this with 5 stars. But it appears to me to be the cream of the crop. Update (12/2007): We've had it for about a year, and we've had trouble a number of times. It repeatedly loses settings. If I could reduce the number of stars, I'd give it two or three. 36 of 38 people found the following review helpful. Horrible Setup, Lousy and Incomplete Docs, Prints Well, Scans Not So Well By Null Pointer Pros: Combination wireless 4 port USB print server, scanner interface, and single port bridge. So far, the bridge's single ethernet port has worked flawlessly. Printing, once I got past the configuration nightmare, works great using a Kyocera FS-1010 laser printer and a HP-6110 Office Jet MFP from either Win XP or Linux/CUPS. Supports scanning for some HP and Epson products, but not all. Check the D-Link web site and users' web reviews to see if yours is supported. Ditto for printers. Works with some "problem" printers that other USB print servers either can't handle at all, or handle poorly. This unit replaced a D-Link DP-311U that had to be reset after every print job on my FS-1010. A SMC 2621W-U wireless print server would not work at all with that particular printer. Supports WPA and WPA2 encryption. Anything less is really not secure. This has allowed us to retire a separate WEP encrypted wireless system that we used just for printers. Works with most OS's, including Linux. Once it is set up, it doesn't know or care what operating system you are running, at least for printing. Cons: Absolutely the worst setup possible. Out of the box it only works with DHCP. No default fixed IP whatsoever, even after a timeout. Wireless encryption must be off. SSID must be "D-Link" This thing's setup requires that your wireless network conforms to its requirements, instead of the other way around. It is absurd. Scanning is browser based, not HP or Epson native, and it doesn't work properly with all browsers. Linux is worse than Windows. IE and Firefox worked OK for me on Windows, Opera did not. Nothing was 100% on Linux. Scanning resolution was less than the scanner was capable of, even at the highest setting. White tone scans to a light blue color.

D-link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825 Routers & Gateways - Wireless

Amazon Sales Rank: #523 in Consumer Electronics Brand: D-Link Model: DIR-825 Platform: Windows Format: CD Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.40" h x 10.00" w x 11.40" l, .70 pounds CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz Memory: 128000MB DRAM Hard Disk: 1GB Graphics: This is the description of the PC Graphics 256MB Processors: 1 Native resolution: 640x480 Display size: 669.2913385827 Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes Internet traffic as well as wired and wireless network traffic Xtreme N technology allows for farther home coverage Secure your wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption Supports Good Neighbor Policy--will not interfere with other wireless networks Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11a devices including game consoles and digital media players

The Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router is one of D-Link's most powerful routers and is designed specifically for high quality home entertainment. It uses Wireless N technology, which is much faster and farther reaching than Wireless G, so you can enjoy a strong and reliable Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout your home. Plus, this router is a dual band router, which means it operates on two Wi-Fi frequencies instead of just one, so you can watch all the HD content you want interference-free. Internet, Unleashed Enjoy a blazing fast Wi-Fi network with superior home coverage Entertainment Machine Stream videos throughout your house in crystal-clear HD Sharing is Caring Share a USB printer or storage device with everyone on your home network The Power of Gigabit Connect to a Gigabit wired network for transferring files at lightning speeds     The Dual Band Advantage Most routers operate on one band only, the 2.4GHz band. This is the same wireless band that devices like cordless phones and other household appliances use. While it works well for surfing the Internet and checking email, it can get overly congested, making it unsuitable for high-bandwidth applications like streaming video. The Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router operates on both the commonly-used 2.4GHz band and the clearer 5GHz band, which is less-prone to interference from other devices. That means that you can check email and surf the Internet on one while streaming HD movies on the other so neither band gets overloaded! Key Features Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage Dual-band Wireless N connectivity for enhanced throughput Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling (VoIP) experience Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup Capable of streaming audio and video to compatible UPnP-enabled devices Active Firewall protection 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity       Internet Unleashed Connect this router to a cable or DSL modem and give high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players … without the mess of wires. Sharing is Caring So your brother has all the family photos on his computer and you're dying to edit the bad ones before he posts them on Facebook? No problem. This router creates a secure Wi-Fi network so your computers can share stuff like photos, music, videos, printers, and more. Xtreme N: Lightning Fast The Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router is what is known as an 802.11n (Wireless N) device, which is a fancy way to say it's fast. Really fast. In fact, thanks to Xtreme N Technology, it delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range* than 802.11g (Wireless G). Plus, it will still get along just fine with any Wireless G devices you may already have. Ah, convenience. Multitasking Machine This router is equipped with Dual Band Technology that supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals at the same time. In English? You get to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band while streaming HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Neither band gets overloaded. This helps to avoid interference and lag, making it perfect for HD video streaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and Web surfing. D-Link Green While this may look like your average router, it's not. This is a D-Link Green router, which is as good for your wallet as it is for the environment. This router … Automatically powers down ports that have no link Budgets power output for different Ethernet cable lengths Includes wireless LAN scheduling, which can shut down your wireless network when not in use for further power savings Reduces energy consumption by using an Energy Star qualified power adapter Complies with the European Union's RoHS directive that restricts the use of certain hazardous materials Uses recyclable packaging to help reduce waste that goes into the environment The Power of Gigabit In addition to offering you blazing fast Wi-Fi speeds, the Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router also includes four 10/100/1000 Gigabit ports so you can connect wired devices to your network. That's right, you can enjoy fast and reliable Wi-Fi and still use wired connections for lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers. Priorities, Please With D-Link's award-winning Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic is analyzed and separated so priority can be given to applications with sensitivity to delay. That means your VoIP, HD video, and online gaming can stream smoothly to your TV or PC. Goodbye, lag. No Viruses Allowed Worried about the security of your wireless network? Don't be. This router supports the latest security features (WPA, WPA2, SPI, and NAT) to help prevent unauthorized access from over your wireless network or from the Internet. Easy Does It Thanks to D-Link's Quick Router Setup wizard, getting your router up and running couldn't be easier. It walks you though every step of the installation process so you can get networking in no time. Get Ready for the Future: IPV6 Equipped With the growing number of Internet-enabled applications requiring IP addresses, the supply of IP addresses under the current Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) system has already been exhausted. The IPv6 protocol solves this network addressing exhaustion by creating more IP addresses, but migration from IPv4 to IPv6 is not necessarily automatic. No worries--this D-Link product is IPv6 Certified and ready for the future. Get the Most out of Your Router Use the Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160) to add powerful dual band 11n Wi-Fi technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the DWA-160 into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a high-speed Internet connection. Enjoy greater wireless reception for transferring files, online gaming, and streaming media from greater distances around your home. Speed and range Share the Internet throughout your home network Easy file sharing within your home network Better range and speed over Wireless G Backwards Compatible with Wireless G Network connection safe with wireless encryption and Dual Active firewall Push button Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) Intelligent antenna technology for better Wi-Fi coverage   Enhanced router performance for a more reliable network   QoS engine prioritizes video and gaming traffic     Designed for more coverage and performance throughout your home     Use 5 GHz band for streaming HD content with less interference       Recommended Router DIR-601 DIR-615 DIR-655 DIR-825 List Price $67.99 $74.99 $110.99 $172.99 See details See details See details This Page Product Specs Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Interface Type: 4 Gigabit LAN Ports, 1 Gigabit WAN Port, 1 USB Port (for SharePort & Windows Connect Now) Antenna Type: 2 External Reverse SMA Dualband Antennas Security: WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - PIN & PBC Advanced Firewall Features: Network Address Translation (NAT), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), VPN Pass-through / Multi-sessions PPTP / L2TP / IPSec Device Management: Internet Explorer v6 or Later; Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or Later; or other Java-enabled Browsers Certifications: FCC Class B, IC, IPv6 Gold, Wi-Fi Dimensions: Item (WxDxH): 4.6" x 7.6" x 1.2", Packaging (WxDxH): 9.6" x 11.1" x 3.1" Weight: Item: 0.7 lbs, Packaging: 2.0 lbs Warranty: 1 Year Limited* Recommended System Requirements: For optimal wireless performance, use with the D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160) Minimum System Requirements: Computer with Windows Vista**, Windows XP SP2** or Mac OS X (v10.4)***; Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v1.5; CD-ROM Drive; Network Interface Card; and for Internet access a Cable or DSL Modem and Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) What's In the Box Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router 2 Detachable Antennas CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM**** with Installation Wizard and Product Documentation * 1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the U.S.A and Canada. ** Computer must adhere to Microsoft's recommended System Requirements. *** The software included with this product is not Mac-compatible. **** Latest software and documentation are available online at www.dlink.com.

Most helpful customer reviews 288 of 302 people found the following review helpful. Linksys Has Some Competition! (See updates at the bottom) By Jerry Palmerino Jr I am a Linksys person and I teach a Wireless course using Linksys products. I have been using Linksys products since their 802.11b wired routers first became available. I recently purchased the WRT610N and after trying this D-Link, I am sorry I chose the Linksys WRT610N. As my first D-link product, I failed to realize D-link uses a 192.168.0.1 network address for its router. I am used to 192.168.1.1 on Linksys products. PROs: It is a Dual-Band wireless router, just like the WRT610N. It allows you to schedule wireless access. It has a great manual, which even tells you how to hook up one router to another for extending coverage. I was surprised to see this. I like being able to adjust power output of wireless radios. I love the idea of Guest wireless internet zones. It allows guests, such as friends, to get on your network without having access to local resources or giving out your normal SSID/Password. It clearly has more options than the Linksys WRT610N, which can be seemingly less user freindly and requires more knowledge of networking. The web configuration screens are similar to Linksys screens though. Anyone familiar with Linksys can find their way around. I did not try the setup CD. Instead I manually configured it using the web interface. I did not experience any of the instability issues I had with WRT610N. With a Lenovo T61, Apple TV, iPhone, two Macs, a PS3, and a PC connected to a Buffalo LinkStation Gaming Adapter, I needed to find the least common denominator wireless settings in order for all of these devices to connect and stay connected successfully. There were just too many disconnects, which necessitated the least common denominator approach. This approach meant I had to choose "Mixed BG" instead of "mixed (which includes n), had to set channel width to 20, and had to use Tkip WPA only. The D-link allowed me to use all three speed grades (B, G, and N) with WPA or WPA2 (becuase it autodetects the best encryption method available with client devices). I was also able to set the Channel Width to auto (40 or 20 depending on the clients). CONs: It only allows up to 63 alpha characters for the wireless passphrase/password. I prefer 64 hex character passwords. The menus are a bit more complex, which could be an issue for some. Only one person at a time can access a USB hard drive attached to the D-Link wireless router. Many can access the USB hard drive hanging off of the Linksys WRT610N. OVERALL: This is a great wireless router. I tested it as a drop-in replacement for my Linksys WRT610N (after changing the subnet to 192.168.1.x) and it performed admirably. If you are looking, I would consider this strongly before purchasing any other brand. DECEMBER 2009 UPDATE: When my company moved to a webpage-based VPN solution (we have to access a webpage and login which then opens up the tunnels), I discovered that the firmware version (1.01) I had caused issues. I upgraded to version 1.12NA and now I am experiencing daily wireless connectivity dropouts on the 2.4 ghz band. The only solution thus far is to restart the router. This new development has been detailed across the web. I am going to try some of the suggestions, such as any one or a combination of...disabling DNS Relay, disabling IPV6 on client computers, downgrading to 1.11. SECOND DECEMBER UPDATE: After disabling the DNS Relay, I have been running for over a week with no issues. 288 of 334 people found the following review helpful. D-Link HAS to be paying people for these positive reviews By Joshua Mayfield A couple of months ago I purchased the DIR-825 because on average it received better buyer reviews than the competing dual-band N-compatible routers. At this point, I'm really struggling to understand how this is possible, because the DIR-825 fails in so many areas. I've designed wireless home

Linksys WRV54G Wireless-G 54Mbps VPN Broadband Router all-in-one Internet-sharing Router 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch and 54Mbps 802.11G Access Point with Built-in VPN endpoint capability and advanced security features.

Amazon Sales Rank: #46692 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Cisco Model: WRV54G Platform: Windows XP Original language: English Dimensions: 9.60" h x 3.20" w x 11.50" l, 1.10 pounds An Internet connection-sharing Router, Switch, and Access Point with built-in VPN endpoint capability and advanced security features Jump start your small business network by connecting both Wireless-G (802.11g) PCs, and local wired PCs Securely connect up to 50 remote or traveling users to your office network via VPN Advanced Security: Wireless data encryption (WEP), 802.1X authentication and authorization support, SPI Firewall and Internet filtering The Virtual Private Network (VPN) function creates encrypted "tunnels" through the Internet so up to 50 remote or traveling users

Most helpful customer reviews 41 of 44 people found the following review helpful. VPN functionality doesn't quite work... By Dennis Mabrey I bought this item from Amazon even though the reviews I read were less than stellar. I just assumed most of the problems were user configuration errors. After all.... it is easy to mess up a VPN configuration, especially if you are using Windows IPSEC policies because the UI for setting that up can be a little misleading. However after setting it up in my home lab I discovered that... it just didn't work as a VPN device. I connect with a VPN client called SSH Sentinel (it is a little dated but works on every other VPN I have used). I could get a connection fine but it refused to route traffic inside the LAN at all. Even setting up the route recommended by Linksys it still would not work.So I decided not to give up yet and searched out Google groups for people who have solved this issue and I found... no one. Everyone complained at the constant problems with each firmware release and the inability to VPN into the router properly. I was surprised because quite frankly all the other linksys hardware I have work great. I rarely have any problems with their print server, kvm switches and other routers... why in the world would Linksys drop the ball on this product.Well it seems this particular router is different than any of Linksys's other routers because it is running an embedded version of Linux. It would seem that Linksys and this Linux vendor are having some big difficulties getting this thing to work and perhaps it got pushed out the door too soon.Well I went out and bought a cheaper BEFVP41 VPN router from Linksys (it is not wireless but I had a spare WAP-G) and I was able to get a VPN connection the first time. So.. if you buy this router to VPN into your home network you will have some serious problems. I also had some flaky wireless problems with it but I must admit... after reading all the problems with this model I put the thing back in the box and bought something else that works...I hope this isn't the end of Linksys putting out good products and being responsive to their clients... 37 of 40 people found the following review helpful. Had major issues trying to use this router By Steven Cagney I currently have a WRT54G wireless 54G router and wanted to upgrade to the WRV54g for the VPN feature.The minute I plugged in the WRV54G I had problems. I have a WPC54G Wireless PC card, a WET54G Wireless Bridge, and a WMA11B Wireless media adapter (all Linksys products) that all work great with my WRT54G router. The only client I could get to work with the WRV54G was my wireless pc card. I never was able to figure out why. since every client had the exact same configuration when working with my WRT54G.I also had an issue with my FTP server. When an outside machine would connect, the router would lose internet access and then would have to be rebooted.I was never able to get the VPN working either. The directions are very confusing and there are too many variables that can cause an issue and it is very hard to troubleshoot.My recommendation is to stick to the WRT54G wireless router until Linksys gets some updated firmware to fix these problems. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. I'm glad my boss is willing to take risks By Watson So, I was really against this product. The reviews were terrible for it. But there was a couple of reviews which claimed that the product did ok with the new firmware release. So... my boss was wanted VPN, wireless so he decided to get this router anyway despite the reviews. I was against this. So...I got it, installed it. The vpn server was easy as sin to setup. As long as you have a static ip address, and know a little bit about networking you should be fine. The vpn at first had non - reliable connectivity. However, that turned out to be our ISP (satellite connection), and since we've got a new ISP (DSL) everything works perfect. The vpn is

Deploy the ultimate router solution for all your heavy multimedia networking needs. Having three dual-band antennas with MIMO technology generates extremely fast data transfer rate of up to 450 Mbps, the dual-band NBG5715 provides you ideal home network with high performance wireless Internet access for HD videos streaming, gaming and data transfer simultaneously. You can surf the web over common 2.4 GHz band and watch HD videos or play online games over interference-free 5 GHz band at the same time with smooth playback. Even better, the QoS will help you to enjoy smooth gaming or multimedia streaming. Equipped with the beam forming technology, the NBG5715 effectively extends wireless coverage to allow you to enjoy high-quality multimedia streaming in every room. With two NetUSB ports of the NBG5715, it allows you to easily share printer or media files stored in USB flash drives wirelessly with your friends and family everywhere at home. With four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the NBG5715 is designed for reliable high-performance video streaming with speeds 10 times faster than typical Ethernet connections and makes it easy to connect multiple wired devices. The Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) technology employed by the NBG5715 automatically prioritizes different network traffic types to optimize performance for enhanced audio, video and voice experience over wireless networks. In addition, as the configurable QoS technology ensures smooth delivery of gaming, video streaming, VoIP and downloading, your most important requests receive the best priority given. Thanks to the beam forming technology, the NBG5715 provides effective wireless coverage by transmitting wireless signals directly to other wireless network devices, such as tablet PC, laptop, and game console. You can enjoy digital entertainment content without dead spots in every room at your home.

Amazon Sales Rank: #39061 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: ZyXEL Model: NBG5715 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.98" h x 7.68" w x 10.86" l, 2.30 pounds Compliant with 802.11n, wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps over concurrent dual bands Simultaneously video streaming smoothly and data access with extreme speeds Beam forming technology widely extends the effective wireless coverage QoS enhances gaming and multimedia streaming 2 NetUSB ports for sharing printers and USB mass storages wirelessly

Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless N Media Router Gear Up for a New Era of HD Media Network! The ZyXEL NBG5715 is the ultimate router for those looking to maximize their home network. Wired connections will enjoy gigabit Ethernet (GbE) on both the LAN and WAN connections for unparalleled speeds, while dual radios deliver blazing fast 11n wireless speeds of up to 450Mbps. You'll be downloading faster, playing online games lag-free, and streaming video in crystal clear HD. And with advanced Smart Range technology to ensure maximum wireless coverage, you'll be able to take advantage of high speed access throughout your entire home Multi-Task like never before With so many devices using the internet, it can be easy to find yourself fighting for bandwidth. The NBG5715's three dual-band MIMO antennas spread hyper-fast data rates of up to 450 Mbps* across two different bands - so whether you're streaming video while surfing the web, downloading music while playing online games, or talking to friends while looking at pictures of cats, you'll never have to slow down – Not even for yourself. And with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, even your wired devices will be moving faster than ever before.   NBG5715 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless N Media Router at glance Compliant with 802.11n, wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps* over concurrent dual bands Simultaneously video streaming smoothly and data access with extreme speeds Beam forming technology widely extends the effective wireless coverage QoS enhances gaming and multimedia streaming Gigabit Ethernet for reliable high-performance video streaming 2 NetUSB™ ports for sharing printers and USB mass storages wirelessly 5 IPSec VPN tunnels secures data transfer between home networks and remote sites LED light on/off button provides better environmental blend Green product with wireless and power on/off button to save energy QoS enhances gaming and multimedia streaming State of the art Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) technology allows the NBG5715 to prioritize different network traffic types for the cleanest, clearest wireless audio, voice, and video experiences possible. Coupled with configurable QoS technology, you'll be able to download, surf the web, stream video, or play online games lag-free – with priority given to your most important traffic. Effective wireless coverage extension With beam forming SmartRange technology, the NBG5715 optimizes wireless coverage by transmitting directly to wireless network devices like laptops, game consoles, and smartphones. No more worrying about dead spots – you'll be able to enjoy all of your favorite digital content from any room in your home. Simple wireless sharing The NBG5715's two built-in USB ports allow users to access printers or USB mass storage devices from anywhere in the home. Just plug the USB devices into the NBG5715 and you'll be ready to use them as though they were connected directly to your PC. Intuitive User Interface Easy Mode makes managing your network simple. A single click is all it takes to enable or disable frequently used options like Power Saving, Content Filtering, and Bandwidth Management. And with the Game Engine function, it's easy to give high priority to traffic from platforms like the Xbox360, PlayStation, Battle.Net and MSN Game Zone. * The maximum wireless data transfer rate is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data transfer rate will vary from network environment including: distance, network traffic, building site materials/construction, interference from other wireless devices, and other adverse conditions.

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Extremely good value on sale :) By Ryan Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1AQ40TD3CM0JG A Comparison of Routers (*Go to end of Review for Issues I've encountered):Routers in general are some of the most finicky pieces of hardware on any network...or rather wireless routers. Wireless tends to be really straight forward and yet many of the wireless routers on the Market are hit or miss and plagued with weak wireless output or intermittent connectivity issues. I've tried (owned) all the major brands for extended periods of time: Linksys (Cisco), D-Link, Netgear, Belkin, Asus, Buffalo and every brand has some amazing offerings. Even within a certain model there are hardware revisions almost annually, which can resolve or create issues for that given Router Model. Most recently my favorite has been the Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700, not because it's a Netgear, but because it has been extremely reliable and it looks great.Most routers don't offer some of the features that the NBG5715 has by default, which made me want to try it out. I've been told that the NBG5715 has two separate CPUs, but I can't remember where I heard this or if it's actually true, so I'm guessing it's not true. I've used some of Zyxel's Firewalls in the past like the ZyXEL ZyWALL USG100 Unified Security Gateway Firewall w/50 VPN Tunnels, SSL VPN, 7 Gigabit Ports, and High Availability and have been very pleased with them. So I thought, why not...lets give Zyxel another shot. I'm pleased with the outcome.***Pros:1. Stable Wireless with no Connectivity issues (yet, hopefully never). I've been using it for a little over a week now with no disconnects or any issues. The Firmware seems stable, but can only get better with new releases in the coming months.2. Sale Price $149. I wouldn't have paid $250 for this thing, not because it's not worth it, but because I didn't want to put out $250. The normal price on Amazon has fluctuated between $167-$186 over the past few weeks.3. 450 Mbps per wireless channel when using 40Mhz on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz channels. Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, I've selected the Auto 20/40MHz to allow the NBG5715 to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. Getting 450 Mbps is going to depend on if your client is capable of those speeds. You'll also want to use WPA2 with AES encryption to maximize speeds.4. Non Standard features some of which are: **Wireless output power management, **5 IPSec VPN Tunnels for Site to Site VPN only (but you can get client to site working, but it's not currently supported and a hassle), **Advanced Firewall Management/Rule Creation (can create individual rules for clients on your network), **NetUSB for Printer, Scanner and Hard/Flash Drive (nothing new, but most routers don't have this), **Wall Mountable (lots of routers are nowadays).5. Physical buttons to turn on\off: Power, LEDs, and Wireless Output.6. External Antenna are upgradable. External Antenna don't necessarily mean that you'll get better wireless coverage, but if you want to improve your coverage you can put on some higher Gain Antenna. The three default Antenna are 2dBi rated.7. It has an Integrated check for firmware upgrades. So you don't have to go to their website or ftp server every time there is a firmware update.***Cons:1. The LED Management Lights are all the same color and are nothing close to the traditional way of interpreting connection status. It's almost counter intuitive at first until you get used to it, or if you every get used to it. From the LED lights themselves, how do I know when my devices are connected at Gigabit or 100Mbit Connections?2. Slow Interface. The Basic Interface is annoying and always comes up first (it's called "Easy Mode" and I can't yet find a way to disable it and just default to "Expert Mode"). The Expert Mode is Functional, but not speedy by any means.3. The entire thing is a

The 300Mbps Concurrent Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers unsurpassed Dual Band wireless speed, coverage, and reliability with up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g connection. Concurrent Dual Band technology creates two separate 300Mbps wireless n networks at the same time—one on the 2.4GHz frequency and the other on the less congested 5GHz frequency. A color LCD management interface provides real time performance, security, and device information thereby reducing the need to login to the router. Share content by connecting USB flash drives, hard drives, or printers directly to two USB ports on the back of the router. Gigabit Ethernet ports offer exceptional wired throughput performance. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology reduces wireless dead spots, advanced wireless encryption protects your digital content, and WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects WPS compliant computers at the touch of a button. Wirelessly stream HD multimedia using the uncongested 5GHz frequency while surfing the Internet using the 2.4GHz frequency

Color: Black Brand: TRENDnet Model: TEW-673GRU Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 12.00" h x 3.00" w x 10.00" l, .80 pounds Concurrent Dual Band technology generates two separate 300Mbps wireless n networks at the same time Wirelessly stream HD multimedia using the uncongested 5GHz frequency while surfing the Internet using the 2.4GHz frequency Up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g network Features Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), all Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 2 USB share ports 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports, 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port (Internet), 2 x USB 2.0 ports

Most helpful customer reviews 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. In comparison to the Cisco Linksys E3000 By J. Adongay I get suddenlink 10 MB down/sec:1 MB up/sec cable internet service Speed: With this router I get about 10.1-10.4 MB/sec downspeed and 1.03 upspeed via [...] via BOTH wan and wireless! With the cisco e3000 I would get about 8.5-9.7 MB/sec downspeed and similar upspeeds. Set-Up: The Cisco set-up is pretty idiot proof, but the interface for advanced settings is lacking. With the Trendnet, while not as easy to set-up, it's pretty intuitive if you just follow the instruction booklet. Range: Have yet to carry my laptop outside and really test it out, but I get "excellent" signal on my crappy lenovo x60 with Class G wireless. Wired Printer set-up: Once you install the driver from the included CD printing to my usb-linked-to-router printer was very painless and easy. Cisco e3000 only supports wireless printers (so if you're like me and don't have a state-of-the-art wifi printer you're sol for network printing with the e3000). LCD monitor: e3000 doesn't have one... but... on my model it kinda sucks. If I try to change any settings via the web-interface or install new devices onto the wireless network the picture on the screen scrambles. I just downloaded the newest firmware and it still has this problem. Hopefully future firmware updates fix this because otherwise, the 673GRU is phenomenal. Network shared storage: I attached a 2gb usb jumpstick to the router (note the 673gru has 2 usb ports, e3000 only has 1) and it was easy to access via the network software. I really wish it would just appear as a removable drive under "My Computer" like a native usb port, but I'm happy with the performance. The e3000 didn't even recognize my jumpstick - in fact, on the e3000 you had to go through this annoying step of creating shared folders (ugh...). I bought this router knowing I'll be getting a sweet Class N Dual band capable laptop within the next few months, in the meantime, I'm very happy with this purchase! *Note to TrendNet* This is a 5 star router if you can fix the screen scrambling with a firmware update. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Solid Choice for a dual band router By A. Kang So I decided to upgrade my wireless router to a dual band, I moved into a new condo and everybody had a wireless router and I knew it would be trouble. I checked and nobody was using the 5GHz spectrum so I knew it was the way to go. I initially purchased the Netgear WNDR3700. Objectively, The Netgear is a nice router too but I had to exchange 2 units of the Netgear because of an issue with the wired gigabit ports going to sleep and not waking up. Do a google search for WNDR3700 and Tivo and you'll see complaints about the Netgear. Anyway, so I had to find another dual band router after wasting 2 weeks with the Netgear. I really liked the Netgear much better than the Trendnet because it has a hackable firmware using DD-WRT but hey if the ports go to sleep and won't wake back up, you can't use it. Setup of the Trendnet was very straight forward, nothing out of the ordinary. The best features of the router is the 3 year warranty compared to 1 year for Netgear and other companies. I did have a older Trendnet I bought from amazon 2 years ago. I was about to throw it in the trash when I looked up the warranty and it was 3 years. It was a bit of a hassle to call them up, get transferred to India, talk to 2 levels of tech support, then you email someone in the US that you talked to the 2 levels of tech support, then they RMA your device. I did have proof of purchase but they didn't even ask for it but then again, my router which was a single band N didn't come out more than 3 years ago. They sent me a brand new one within 2 weeks. So warranty support is top notch, a bit of a hassle but I did get a new machine. If you read the reviews, this router gets good ratings for speed. The LCD screen is nice in theory but