TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit GREENnet Router TEW-672GR (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)First beware that this product does not do simultaneous dual band (there is no indication that it is only one band at a time until you are deep in the configuration menus). That means you have to pick 2.4 (b, g or n) or 5GHz (a or n). There is supposedly a 673GR coming out in a few months that is proper dual band.
Secondly unlike routers from other manufacturers, this one does not reboot itself every time you change a setting. However it then gets confused if you have any port forwarding setup and starts providing the web admin interface externally, and forgets about any port forwarding. If you have DNS settings in it, then it messes up external DNS queries (source address is internal address not external address). The moral of the story is to always manually reboot after any settings change and don't configure any DNS if you have an internal DNS server.
To get a feeling for functionality, Trendnet do have an emulator of the web admin interface on their web site. A really nice feature is that you can have multiple SSIDs each with different security settings. I used WPA for all my machines on one SSID and then had a second one with WEP limited to my Nintendo DS which doesn't support WPA.
It doesn't get very hot, the gigabit works well, and other than the settings change/reboot and DNS issues it didn't have any issues.

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The 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router offers unsurpassed wireless speed coverage and reliability. Enjoy up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g connection*. Dual Band wireless n technology uses 11 additional wireless channels reduces wireless interference and optimizes performance in the most challenging environments. Advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology eliminates wireless dead spots. Advanced wireless encryption and a manual on/off wireless switch keeps your data safe. Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. Seamlessly stream HD media download files surf and play games all at the same time.

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D-Link DI-514 Wireless Cable/DSL Router, 4-Port Switch, 802.11b, 11Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)This is just about as simple as Wireless Networking gets. You take this out of the box and it only takes a couple minutes to setup. This device practically walks you through every step and suddenly you are done and connecting your laptop wirelessly.
After setting this up I can now share my Internet with multiple devices (PC, Laptop, PS2, and whatever else is Internet capable.
I am happy with this router from D-Link because of the ease of use and simplicity of this router, oh and the low low price. Thanks D-Link!

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DI-514 is the all new price and performance breakthrough wireless router from D-Link. The DI-514 combines the proven stability of 802.11b wireless technology and D-Links own robust firewall security with 128-bit WEP data encryption for a much secure wireless network. Parental control can be set through advanced filters to block the unwanted websites based on a MAC address, IP address, URL and/or Domain Name. It also has VPN multiple/concurrent session to bring better security when you have multiple VPN clients on a local network. DI-514 is definitely a great buy!

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Cisco-Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this card along with the WRT54GX router. My house has two stories and plenty of walls. Before I had 3 11a Access Points. Now I only have the WRT54GX. This card works as advertised. I can get 108mbps with almost 100% signal anywhere in my house.
With this card, I can also get a strong signal from my neighbor's wireless network :-)
My only gripe is that if you want to use WPA, you can use the Linksys wireless utility. You must use the windows one. I find the Linksys one better. Minor complaint though.

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Whether you're upgrading to a higher-end adapter or setting up your first home network, the Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G notebook adapter is your ticket to wireless convenience and optimal performance. The SRX-enhanced cardbus adapter gives you the mobility to use your laptop PC anywhere in the house--and, when used in concert with other SRX-enabled networking components, you'll enjoy unparalleled range and speed. The WPC54GX uses Linksys's advanced SRX (Speed and Range eXpansion) technology, which enhances the speed and reach of a Wireless-G (802.11g) network. Relative to standard 802.11g technology, a network using all SRX products can extend network reach up to three times as far and boost wireless network speed by up to eight times. (Actual throughput, speed, and range depend on a host of factors, from building materials to network traffic and distance from your network router.) The device is Wi-Fi-certified and backward compatible with 802.11b (Wireless-B), 802.11g (Wireless-G) and, of course, other Linksys SRX products. The minimum operating system requirement is Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Mixed wireless environments such as networks containing SRX, Wireless-B, and Wireless-G products can operate each client at its own maximum data rate. SRX products maintain their higher speed and range, providing the throughput and quality of service to deliver applications such as VoIP (Internet telephony) and video streaming. SRX is based on MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) technology, a key component in the upcoming Wireless-N (802.11n) standard. To improve range and speed, MIMO uses two radios and three antennas on a wireless cardbus adapter or client adapter. What's in the Box A Wireless-G cardbus adapter, a quick-installation guide, a resource CD-ROM, and a user's manual.

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2Wire Power Supply for Models 1701HG, 2700HG, and 2701HG Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm looking for this adapter for a while and finally get it from here.
Delivery is fast and accurate.
Well you can get the same one from AT&T online store for $10 + shipping, and the total price is higher than here.

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Replacement Power adapter for 2Wire Gateway/DSL Modems - 1701HG, 2700HG, 2701HG. Provides power to your 2Wire DSL Gateway.

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Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router - router ( CISCO871-K9 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)NOTE: This is review is also in the context of setting up a CCSP/CCNP lab.
Granted in a production environment, the plethora of integrated security features are nice, and if you have fewer than 20 systems on your network, then this little guy is exactly what you need. For a branch-office, its inline security design is ideal. Additonally it supports up to 5VPN tunnels, so admins should be able do whatever tasks are needed. However, if you plan on using this for a DMZ, I'd recommend you reconsider. This only has 128MB of DRAM, and isn't the fastest CPU either, so you -will- have latency on a heavily accessed webserver. If its an extranet for some business partners, I'm sure you can get away it, but this will NOT meet your needs for consumer traffic destined for eCommerce or email relay servers for large corporations.
As far as setting up your own Cisco lab goes, this is by far the cheapest unit to support all the IOS features that must be mastered for CCNP's ISCW, and CCSP's SND and SNRS exams. Specifically:
-CBAC
-APPFW
-DES/3DES IPSec VPN [primarly for site-to-site]
-EZ VPN
-IPS
-WebVPN
-SDM
-AAA
Additionally, it can be configured to interoperate w/ a Micro$oft CA; another plus as far as self-training goes. Not -that- common in Corporate America; however if you plan on deploying smart cards to a highly mobile IT team, it can be useful to know how to do this.
NOTE: For the tests I used IOS 12.4(9), since the exams specificaly as you about attack-drop.sdf, 128.sdf, and 256.sdf. In newer versions of the IOS, they now use v5.x of the signature files, which is completely different format and no longer uses the predefined SDF files.

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MODEL- CISCO871-K9VENDOR- CISCOFEATURES- Cisco 871 Secure Ethernet Router Cisco 871 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Router. Cisco 870 Series of integrated services routers are fixed-configuration routers that support multiple types of DSL technologies broadband cable and Metro Ethernet connections in small offices. They provide the performance needed to run concurrent services including firewall intrusion prevention and encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11b/g for WLAN networking; and quality of service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and video applications. In addition the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Web-based configuration tool simplifies setup and deployment and centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network configurations at the remote site. Cisco 870 Series integrated services routers offer:- High performance for broadband access in small offices- Advanced security including:- Stateful Inspection Firewall- IP Security (IPSec) VPNs (Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES] or Advanced Encryption Standard [AES]).- Intrusion prevention system (IPS)- Antivirus support through Network Admission Control (NAC) and enforcement of secure access policies.- 4-port 10/100 managed switch with VLAN support- Secure WLAN 802.11b/g option with use of multiple antennas- Easy setup deployment and remote management capabilities through Web-based tools and Cisco IOS Software.* Increased Performance to Run Concurrent Services The performance in a Cisco 870 Series router allows customers to takeadvantage of broadband network speeds while running secure concurrentdata voice and video services.* Advanced Security Integrated Stateful Inspection Firewall for network per

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Netgear WG121 Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this same product. I use it with a Netgear 802.11g router. I use all Netgear products to hopefully prevent any conflicts between hardware, but I'm not an networking expert so I'm not sure if that will really prevent any problems. But from my POV this is a safe buy. No problems so far. What I like about this product is that i can place it on a high shelf out of the way of metal objects and other stuff that would potentially interfere with the radio signal, because it's connected by USB.

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NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without losing your connection. Setup is now made quick and easy with a new Smart Wizard install assistant. High-level WEP encryption shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance.

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Linksys Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter WUSB11 - Network adapter - USB - 802.11b Review

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(More customer reviews)Arrived on time and as advertised. Good price and works great with the series 2 Tivo, which is why I bought the item

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The Linksys WUSB11 USB Wireless Network Adapter is perfect if you're looking to start a wireless network, or just want an easy way to connect to an existing one. With this external adapter you can access a wireless 802.11b from any notebook or desktop's USB port. Free driver/firmware upgrades Free technical support - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (for North America only) Includes - USB cable & driver utility CD-ROM

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3COM Corp OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS 54 MBPS ( 3CRTRV10075-US ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Regarding this fine piece of equipment its everything they saying it is, Excellent security , all the options you can think of, very easy to use, and they have AMAZINGLY good support, which is rare to find these days, I messed it up updating the firmware, I called them, very friendly staff, they asked me to send it back, 2 weeks later I got another one new in box updated with latest firmware, for me no more brands its always going to be 3Com

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802.11g Wireless WIFI PCI Adapter Card For Desktop New Review

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(More customer reviews)The item arrived in just 4 days with standard shipping. The instructions were simple but thorough and made installation of the software and card easy. My wife's desktop computer was moved to another location far from the WiFi router and works perfectly with full signal levels. I highly recommend this product.

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Package includes: 1 x 54Mbps 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card1 x Detachable antenna1 x Software driver1 x User Guide This 54Mbps network adapter allows you to add high-speed wireless data transfer to your PC. Compliant with IEEE 802.11g, this PCI wireless LAN card can handle heavy data payloads. In addition, it offers multi security protection for your communication and information, including 64/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and WPA. The detachable antenna is a nice extra, which helps you get the optimum signal strength.

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Hawking HWUG1 Wireless G USB Network Adapter with External SMA Jack Review

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(More customer reviews)This adapter works with Mac OS X, version 10.4, with a driver available from Ralink Technologies. I have tried this on both a Power PC (Powerbook G4) and an Intel machine (Imac). It worked on both.
To get the driver, go to ralinktech DOT com, navigate to support, then to Macintosh, and download the driver labelled RT2571...USB. Install the driver package, restart your machine, and then insert the adapter in a USB port. A "USB wireless utility" will then start. There is no documentation, but the utility is more or less self-explanatory. If you also have a built in airport card, it probably makes sense to turn off airport before using the adapter, just to be safe.
Out of the box, the sensitivity of this adapter seems to be at least as good as that of the built in airport card in my Powerbook. The adapter allows use of an external antenna. I expect that in situations where the built in airport cannot get an adequate signal, this adapter with an additional antenna could do better.

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Hawking Technology's HWUG1, 2.4Ghz Wireless-G USB 2.0 Network Adapter with removable antenna, packs the latest wireless technology into a compact unit, capable of transferring data at speeds up to 54Mbps and 108Mbps, capable when paired with the Hawking HWRGM1A Mimo Router. The external dipole antenna can easily be removed and upgraded to a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna for extended wireless range. For piece-of-mind wireless security, the HWUG1 supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports the WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security standards that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing to APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed secret key.

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U.S. Robotics USR8022 Wireless Cable/DSL Router (22 Mbps) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this router over a month now and it has not given me one single problem in terms of network connection. The wireless range is far much better than the SMC Barricade 7004AWBR. I initially bought the SMC 7004AWBR because it has been out on the market much longer and most people have given thumbs up to it. But it literally keeps locking up on me when I tried to transfer a 120MB file from one computer to another over the wired connection. The U.S. Robotics, however, never gave me one single problem. The setup was fast and painless (like 10 minutes or so) and everything just work.
The only slight issue I have with this router is that the printer server does not behave as I expected. If I turn the printer off, the admin screen will show "Device Printer" error and sometimes I have to reset the router. Also, the router only comes with only 2 wired LAN connection, whereas most other ones come with either 3 or 4.

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U.S. Robotics makes wireless networking easy. Its 22Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router is easy to set up and use - it installs in three simple steps. Wireless convenience and ease of use means you can share your high-speed Internet connection across multiple computers - get everyone online at the same time. The U.S. Robotics family of 22Mbps wireless networking products provides double the transmission speed, greater range, and better area coverage than existing 11Mbps products.

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NexConnect 3G Broadband Wireless AirCard Router Review

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(More customer reviews)Was easy to set up with my Verizon 3G device. Works very well. I can set up a wireless network in just a minute or 2. I carry this with me in my laptop bag and I always have the internet available.

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The ultimate solution for broadband data users who want reliability and security from a wire line or 3G/4G wireless Connection. Universal Access to keep you connected anywhere on any network. Check Email, surf web and share music and photo files anytime. The NexAira NexConnect 3G Wireless Router supports 16-bit and 32-bit Type II mobile broadband cards, on EVDO and HSDPA. Supports wireless data transfers with speeds up to 54 Mbps and wired data transfers up to 100 Mbps. Equipped with two Ethernet ports for LAN and WAN access, Type II PC card slot and USB port for 3G network connections. For ExpressCards, a Universal adapter is available.

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Panda Compact Long Range 150Mbps 802.11B/G/N 2.4GHz WiFi USB adapter - 5dBi Antenna for Windows 7, Mac OS X and Fedora Linux Compatible Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm running OSX 10.5.9 on a dual core 1.8ghz mac. Non intel, powerpc. Took a few minutes to
get it to work, had to find the RAlink utility but once I did it came to life, found my available networks
and has good signal strength and works as described so far. Have lost connection a few times when the computer
went to sleep or changed users, but just have to unplug and plug it back in and it comes right back.
I have yet to try it from outside in the detached garage, but in the house, a few rooms over it has excellent
Signal strength and speed.

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Allow any desktop/laptop connected to any Wifi b/g/n network around the globe with this Wireless-n USB Adapter. This Wireless-n USB Adapter comes with drivers which support Windows XP/Vista, Mac and Linux. This USB adapter is fully backward compatible with 802.11b/g and RoHS compliant. It works with any wireless b/g/n routers. We will provide support for the USB adapter through email and the drivers are available to download from Panda Wireless web site.TECHNICAL SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED IF YOU BUY FROM PANTHER ONE. Please contact Panther One on Amazon if you have any question.

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802.11N Wireless USB Adapter SMCWUSB-N2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I'am using the SMC adapter for my wireless connection on my "Ubuntu 10.4 Linux OS system", it works great, no problems what so ever...It gives me a great signal, to my router one can not ask for anything better...I tried NetGear's wireless adapter, and finally after hours trying to get it to work, when they said it would not work on Linux huh!...But I returned it, then I purchased the SMC 802.11N, all that I can say is it just works, a very good wireless adapter... I would buy SMC products if needed in my next purchase...


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The SMC SMCWUSB-N2 Wireless-N USB Adapter enables Wireless-N connectivity to your desktop or notebook computer and provides improved throughput and range than existing 802.11g technology. The SMCWUSB-N2 is 802.11n draft v2.0 compliant while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) standards. It utilizes advanced MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With wireless speeds up to 300Mbps and extended coverage, there is enough bandwidth to simultaneously stream video and audio, play online games, transfer large files, make VoIP calls and surf the Internet. With security being a key consideration, the SMC SMCWUSB-N2 Wireless-N USB Adapter supports the latest WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption standards, which prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks and ensure data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) that enables push button (PB

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LaCie Wireless Space 2 TB Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage 301940 Review

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(More customer reviews)Network attached storage on a wireless router is the concept of LaCie's Wireless Space- good one. However, this device has inherent flaws and shouldn't be on the market- at least until the flaws are addressed. The flaws are too big to ignore. I had no problem setting up the router, other than repeated attempts with the "Network Assitant". This so-called assistant has problems that you can read about elsewhere. I'm a network engineer by trade but the storage device does not unmount volumes and leaves the artifacts within "My Computer" to aggravate and possibly damage my XP operating system. I used a usb port to connect another hard drive to LaCie's wireless network and found the wireless capability to work as advertised. I had looked forward to a simple file transfer system but the device's mandatory software had taken simplicity away. There's nothing simple about the interface, which provides no information about why it malfunctions. I read the PC Magazine review on the product and found that it had the same issues as mine: [...]
I never took the plastic coating off to "enjoy" the stylization look that is supposed to make you happy. Nothing to enjoy- get a brick and paint it black and stare at it- you'll be happy you didn't purchase the LaCie instead. This thing isn't what it's cracked up to be. If someone does come up with a router/ NAS that works easily- without the inherent problems of the LaCie Wireless Space, then I'll buy it. Support doesn't recognize the flaws yet and will suggest you exchange the unit. Don't bother. All of them seem to have the same problems as mine, judging from the reviews. This was my first LaCie purchase because I had been told that the company made good products. Innovative products should be tested before they are offered for sale. Is there another company who makes the nas/ router? I'm interested. I would try the LaCie again too if the firmware updated to where the device was workable.

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The LaCie Wireless Space takes network-attached storage to the next level by implementing Wi-Fi technology, making it easy for you to access your files, no matter where they are in your house. It has three pre-configured modes that allow you to create a Wi-Fi access point, a Wi-Fi Ethernet extender to connect your printers or computers, or even use it as a Gigabit router. If you already have a Wi-Fi network, you can use the LaCie Wireless Space as wireless storage. With capacities of 1 and 2TB, it holds all of your music, movies, and photos, helping you to access and share them on any computer on your home network. You can even stream movies from the Wireless Space to any UPnP/DLNA compatible device, and it works in tandem with iTunes. Now, it's simple to organize your files in a central location and play them on all your devices. Use it as your network router-with static and dynamic port forwarding and PPoE connections, the Wireless Space performs even better than most cable routers, thanks to Wi-Fi n and Gigabit Ethernet performance. Box Content : LaCie Wireless Space, Ethernet cableExternal power supply, Utilities CD-ROM and User Manual, Quick Install Guide.

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TRENDnet Wireless N PC Card TEW-641PC Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a Trendnet Wireless-N Router, it works perfectly and is quicker and more straight-forward to setup than my previous Linksys Wireless Super-G model. When my cable provider switched out my cable modem, my wireless setup "broke" and I couldn't connnect either to the router using a network cable, and had no internet access at all. Prior to my cable company swapping out my old modem (because it wouldn't support a higher download speed (which they were charging me for but I wasn't getting), my wireless connectivity using the Linksys router worked fine but wasn't very smooth. I was completely unable to get my Linksys router to recognize an internet connection using the cable company's RCA modem, so I thought I'd give another router a chance. Went to Fry's and spotted a Trendnet Wireless-N router on sale for $25 so it came with me back home.
At first, I was unable to get it to talk to my modem either, and I inadvertently reconfigured it with a new password, which it then refused to recognize. A quick call to Trendnet's tech support quickly straighten me out on how to reset the router back to the factory defaults, and after going through the Trendnet user's manual, instead of using the quick setup guide, it became apparent to me the problem was the default subnet settting was at 255.255.255.0 while my cable provider had a different subnet value. No problem in changing the subnet setting in the router software to the correct value,and I had internet connectivity, both wired and wireless. I was thrilled with the Trendnet router, and it was much faster even using my built-in Wireless-G card in my laptop than before when I was using the Linksys (which refused to accept a new subnet value when I tried to modify the settings).
So, now I was quite curious to get a wireless-N adapter for my laptop to bump up my overall speed. After reading a ton of reviews of usb and pcmcia adapters from various manufacturers, I thought what the heck I'll try a Trendnet card even though some of the other reviews I found weren't that complimentary. So bought one for $26 including shipping through an Amazon seller, and in 2 days I had the card. Followed the instructions, installed the software, plugged in the card, and with a very small amount of configuration it worked, but at a transfer rate no faster than Wireless-G (54kbps). I checked my router settings and it was set to a mixed signal (to accept WirelessB/G/N connections). I changed the value to only N connections, and the connection speed jumped up from 54kbps to 64kbps. This was with the laptop within 2-3 feet of the router. I then carried my laptop across the house, about 25 feet into another room (and didn't turn it off). Plugged the laptop back into an AC-powered outlet, and tried logging onto CNN. Took about 20 seconds and the connection worked, and then I checked the speed. The connection was "good" but the speed had dropped down to 6kbps. Whoah...!! That was bad, very bad.
Moved the laptop back to within a few feet of the router, back to 64kbps. Now, the card and Wireless-N is supposed to support up to 300kbps, and here I was about 25 feet away getting 6kbps. That was that, shut down the laptop, pulled the pcmcia card, put it back in it's box, and requested an RMA for a return. I hope this discourse helps you decide NOT to buy this card.
However, Trendnet does have my total recommendation for their low-cost wireless-N router, it's much better than the Linksys Wireless Super-G router I had previously...

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Cisco-Linksys BEFSX41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router (4-Port 10/100 Switch / VPN Endpoint) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used two SX41s for over three years on DSL and they are rock solid providing that I don't violate the cardinal rules of operation. The VPN tunnels are easy to set up if you follow the guidelines. First of all you must use a stable firmware. 1.45.7 is the most stable. The latest 1.52.9 is okay, but not as stable. Also you must NEVER set any of the Web Filters to deny or you will have reboots. Generally it is as simple as that.
There are also rules for flashing that must be observed. It doesn't matter whether you use a ver 1 firmware on a ver 2 router or visa versa. Thinking there is a difference is nonsense. What DOES matter is that the router MUST be reset to factory defaults (30 secs on the reset button will do this) before a flash or you risk bricking the router. When flashing with the Web page flashing tool, use IE or you will risk bricking the router. Use the TFTP utility for the SX41 obtainable from Linksys if you wish to use a Mozilla-based browser to flash. After you flash, you should reset once again to factory defaults. There are residual register settings carried over from the previous firmware versions that can cause reboots and other malfunctions.
Even the best flashing procedures can fail, but there are procedures for recovering from a bad flash at DSLReports.com. The recovery rate is probably better than 90% using those techniques. Guidelines for setting tunnels up are also posted there as well as access to the 1.45.7 stable firmware.
Successful operation of the SX41 requires modest intelligence, some networking experience, and following the operating rules. Linksys support hasn't a clue as to what those rules are so don't even bother with them unless you are trying for an RMA for a defective unit. Basically the router has gotten a bad rap from people who don't know how to operate it. Unfortunately they can't learn how to do that from the minimalist manual or from the so-called tech support personnel. Ask for operation help in the Linksys forum on the above mentioned web site if you are struggling with this router.

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The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone. The router can be configured to limit internal users' Internet access based on URLs and/or time periods (URL filtering and time filtering). For enhanced protection against intruders from the Internet, the router features an advanced SPIfirewall.
Use the cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint to create IPSec VPN tunnels, so you can securely connect to the corporate server from your home office--or from any location, when you're on the road. The router provides a dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your LAN. With the performance and security features of the Linksys cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its data secure.
This router is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, and XP.
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