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Terrible and worse!

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:28:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gloobie670 - This router failed right out of the box. After searching the internet for help, I was able to get it up and running, only to have it lose connectivity about twice a day. Now it simply will not connect to the internet, at all, although when I...

DGL-4500 - Stay Away

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:16:39 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author macphersont - A good product, however, a horrible 1.20 upgrade may render this essentially useless. DLink refuses to accept responsibility for a bad firmware upgrade. Check dslreports.com for information concerning this widespread problem...

A review of the BRAND NEW slim-line AirPort Extreme!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:22:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DennisM - Well, I just returned from my nearest Apple Store. I used to own a Belkin N1 router, but the problem was it would not reach all through my 4,500 square foot house.My son needed a new wireless router so I was giving him my Belkin anyway. I felt...

Netgear Router Made Me Curse But is a Good Wireless System

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:51:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author CyndiA - I decided I needed to go wireless at home with a router, because we have laptops and the desktop but only had Internet on the desktop. This meant switching around depending on who needed to do what and when. The nice Staples guy asked if...

Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2--So easy, a WOMAN can install it

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 03:59:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jurgrace - When you really don't know much about wireless routers and what to look for, you're pretty much stuck depending on the information the guy at the electronics store gives you, as searching the Internet does not provide a simple answer on the first page of...

Version 4 (internal antenna) Belkin G Wireless Router

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:52:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author reginaldperrin - The 2009 Belkin F5D7234-4-v4
Router
is a basic wireless G (and wireless B) wifi router. It differs from previous versions of the same model in that it has an internal antenna with no external antenna, it sits flat on the tabl...

Firmware still needs work but not bad....

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:08:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author suemccartin - I got this to try to improve wireless N dual band wireless access in my house and also to try to improve the operation of a trendnet wireless G camera that I have installed on my eave outdoors. I'd read several opinions that this router...

BEFSR41-VER4.2

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:30:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bersie1040 - GARBAGE. Its the best way i can describe it. Bought the first one and easy to set up but only lasted just under the year warranty,and had to send the unit back to LINKSYS first,then after they determined it was defective (2 1/2 weeks later),set me the...

Impossible Setup; Give It a Pass

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:11:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author straightman - I spent a total of 4 hours trying to set up this router on my system using the "quick and easy" setup CD that came with the router. After 3 hours I finally made it through Step 3 of the 6-step process - the router was successfully connected to my...

Feature Packed with a Very Low Price

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:45:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author retroactivism - It's been some time since I've needed a new router. My old D-Link DI-524 (now 6 years old) worked out pretty well so I had a look at what D-Link had to offer again. My price range was pretty low, so when I ran across the DIR-600 my expectations were...

Cheap open source router, range extender, & print server.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:45:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrgeorgef - I needed a range extender for my wifi network in a 2 story house. This ASUS WL-520GU was being sold by newegg for $45 including shipping so I bought it. It was also recommended on some open source message boards. I figured $45 for a...

Excellent 5GHz networking, great speeds

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fhiga - I have 5 computers that share my wireless network at home: a 15" MacBook Pro, an Acer Aspire One netbook, an HP Elitebook 8530w, and iPhone, and a hackintosh.The Airport Extreme had 802.11n (300Mbps) speeds alongside with 5GHz wireless band, so it...

This router is a mixed bag of good and bad

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 16:58:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Linksys WRT610N at the time of this writing is the current top of the line Linksys (by Cisco) home router. It features a 4 port gigabit LAN and a single gigabit WAN connection. The unit is made of high gloss black plastic, and shaped a bit like a...

USB SharePort never worked

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:36:04 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author spencerinc - Bottom line: it didn't work the way it was supposed to so we're returning itWe bought this D-Link DIR-655 router for our two computers. One is a new laptop running Vista and the other is a 7 year old desktop with Windows 2000. Our two...

Sharepoint is to flaky.

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:58:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author qsabe - I bought the router for it's Shareport feature. It is supposed to provide USB printer access with the shared computers. In version 1, it didn't work. After updating the routers firmware and downloading the new package it worked, but not...

Never a resolution

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:18:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bertg - I've never been able to use wireless when the network has been secured. I ought this modem two years ago. Most recently, I bought a new notebook. The system refused to allow the notebook to join. When I attempted to use the software furnished...

Non-compatible

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:31:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author maineskueez - Netgear states on the packaging that this router is compatible with Verizon Wireless' UM175, amoung others and it's been proven over and over that this is not true. They continue to advertise their claim and it's false. I work for Verizon. I deal with...

An excellent mobile broadband router solution!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:40:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author w_fan - I began using Sprint Mobile Broadband last year due to wanting something faster than dial up and less expensive than satellite and also without their use restrictions. My first setup was a Linksys WRT543G3-ST router and a Pantech PCMCIA interface air...

Solid performance if a bit pricey

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 23:39:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vitara12 - My netgear wireless router died and based on reviews and recommendations from a friend, I selected this router for my home computing needs. I purchased this unit from Tiger Direct. Within 30 minutes I had it up and running but over the next week, I...

Belkin N1 Vision – If you want to stay covered

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 17:52:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tech-reviews - IntroductionThis 802.11n draft router promises theoretical wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps, and more. It is also not one of the cheaper models, so let’s see if it can offer god value for the hard-earned cash. Features...

Cost-effective small office PBX

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:43:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ames100 - The SPA9000 is a small digital telephone PBX, the core of the Linksys Voice System (LVS). It is designed to be a cost-effective solution for a small business office, taking advantage of modern VoIP services and digital networking to provide a full...

So Far It Is Working Fine and It Was Easy to Install

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:57:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author groove1 - I really wanted to work from home occasionally so I had to get a wireless router. I found this one for a very good price (23.99 shipped free) brand new on www.buy.com. The reviews on the website were pretty good at 4.6 out of 5 stars from...

Best when Used Only for Desktops

Sun, 3 May 2009 01:23:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitzkissa - When I bought the Belkin, I had no real idea of how a wireless system worked. I lived in a very rural area and was trying to get internet at a decent speed by using a satellite connection. The installer explained the syste and told me that I needed to...

Nice router, refurbs sell for a really good price.

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:07:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrgeorgef - I bought this as a refurb for $20 including shipping to replace an older router. Set up was no problem as I just gave it the old routers settings. Silly blue disco lights can be turned off with a switch on the back. I go weeks before I...

SPA 2102 provides low cost, high quality phone calls, for a price

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:41:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author electronguru - Introduction This is a review for the Sipura SPA-2102, marketed by Linksys/Cisco. Its a Sipura PAP2, with dual line and QoS added. There are different versions of the 2102, this reviews the unlocked NA (North America) model. Only...