Belkin F5D6230-3 Wireless Cable/DSL Router Review

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(More customer reviews)$129.99 is a "hot buy"????
I bought this on clearance from the Belkin website 2 months ago for $30.
I wouldn't even recommend it at that price.
The firewall will not close off everything it leaves "port 0" open no matter what. And the only way to stealth port 80 is by redirecting it to a fake ip address.
It also slows down such that browsing the web becomes an excruciatingly slow experience. The only way to fix it is to unplug the power and plug it back in whenever it goes slow. I have read reports that turning off the router's DHCP server might prevent that from happening... but DHCP is not something you should have to do without.
This is an out of date product. Badly put together. Definitely not worth what Amazon is asking for it.
Try to find a good deal on a Linksys or something... do not walk, RUN away from Belkin products.

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The Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router is the perfect solution for Mac or PC users to share files and a broadband Internet connection among all your computers-without using cables. It's never been easier to access files and networked peripherals such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVDs. An integrated, 3-port 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet switch also allows you to connect wired computers to the network.The Router uses the 802.11b wireless Ethernet standard to let you share broadband Internet connection and is interoperable with any 802.11b - compliant wireless device. It also offers NAT firewall to protect your network from outside intrusions by hackers, and an IP Sec pass-through for remote access through Virtual Private Networking (VPN). DMZ hosting lets you play accelerated games over the Internet. * Simple installation that enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or in open areas where wiring would be difficult or problematic * Auto-sensing for future scalability of 10Base-T networks into 100Base-T Networks * Dedicated bandwidth for each port to let you enjoy an efficient and error-free network * Compliance with Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards * LED indicators for monitoring network traffic * Plug-and-Play compatibility * Compatible with Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP and Mac OS up to Mac OS X and AppleTalk.* Works with popular game consoles including Playstation 2 Online and Xbox Live!

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NETGEAR KWGR614 Open Source Wireless-G Router Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this router in 2006 and it's working fine. I have 3 computers and i don't have any problem connecting between them and with the internet connection.

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The NETGEAR KWGR614 Open Source Wireless-G Router is an 802.11g wireless router that includes open-source code for Linux developers and enthusiasts. This enables customization and the ability to create firmware for specialized applications.
Wired and Wireless Connectivity The KWGR614 functions as a 802.11g wireless access point, supporting speeds up to 54 Mbps. It is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks. There are two detachable 2dBi antennas included for greater flexibility.
The device also has a built-in switch with four 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet ports. The KWGR614 has up to twice the WAN-to-LAN throughput of other home routers for greater performance.
High-Class Security The KWGR614 supports a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall that protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The wireless portion of the router supports WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption, as well as 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption.
Open Source Extensibility Open-source code is provided for Linux developers and enthusiasts which enables customized firmware for specialized applications. An Open Source Developers Guide is included.
The NETGEAR KWGR614 Open Source Wireless-G Router is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box KWGR614 Open Source Wireless-G Router, setup CD, power adapter, ethernet cable, warranty/support information card.

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ZyXEL P330W 802.11g Wireless Home 4 Port Firewall Router Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this unit because my linksys cable modem/wireless router combined unit was not working (despite being brand new) with my system. I hooked back up my motarola surfboard and this unit, and within 20 minutes I had internet on my wireless notebook and on my desktop. Very easy set up, easy to follow book and instructions, and CD support software is excellent also. I go this for a steal with rebates. Highly recommended.


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General Information - Manufacturer: Zyxel Communications Corp.- Manufacturer Part Number: P330W- Manufacturer Website Address: www.us.zyxel.com- Product Name: Prestige 330W Wireless Internet Sharing Router- Marketing Information:The ZyXEL P-330W makes it easy to share your broadband connection with multiple computers, video game systems, and other Internet enabled devices. The built-in 802.11g Access Point features support for the advanced WPA2 security standard ensuring your wireless data is safe and secure.The ZyXEL P-330W"s NAT firewall allows you to share a single public IPaddress with all of your network devices, making connecting to the Internetas easy as possible while also offering protection from Internet threats. Thebuilt-in 4-port switch features Auto-MDI/MDIX technology, allowing you toeasily connect multiple devices to your network without worrying aboutcabling conflicts. The Wi-Fi certified 802.11g access point supports allmajor wireless security standards ensuring compatibility and security foryour wireless network. - Product Type: Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Specifications - Frequency Band/Bandwidth: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band - Transmission Speed: 54Mbps- Transmission Speed Details: 54Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11g- Transmission Speed Details: 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g- Transmission Speed Details: 11Mbps Auto-fallbackIEEE 802.11b- Transmission Speed Details: 1Mbps IEEE 802.11b Interfaces/Ports - Interfaces/Ports: 4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X LAN- Interfaces/Ports: 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X WAN

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D-Link DIR-615/RE Wireless N 300 Router Refurbished Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the D-Link DIR-615 (Rev E) to replace/upgrade an older D-Link wireless G router that had been in service for about six years. This version (Rev E) of the DIR-615 is rock steady with no drop outs. It works fine in mixed mode connected to both my G devices and N devices. I see no performance issues when connected to both types of devices at the same time. Our Wii and Mac Airbook connect via G wireless and the Dell laptop and wireless WiFi Blu-ray player connect via N wireless. The set up was easy and straight forward. I did not use the supplied set up CD. I went into the set up via my browser by entering the address of the router. For the price, this is a great N router.

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The Refrubished D-Link Wireless N 300 Router (DIR-615/RE) provides a better wireless signal for your network than previous-generation Wireless G technology. Upgrading your home network to Wireless N 300 provides an excellent solution for sharing an Internet connection and files such as video, music, photos, and documents. D-Link Wireless N 300 products use Intelligent Antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data which enables you to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of your home. Not only does the D-Link Wireless N 300 technology extend your wireless range, it also works with previous-generation wireless devices. The DIR-615/RE also includes QoS (Quality of Service) Prioritization Technology that analyzes and separates multiple data streams based on sensitivity to delay, enabling multiple applications to stream smoothly across your network.

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D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router, 4-Port Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good router, but I had issues during setup. I have Qwest DSL and the DIR-615 wizard setup couldn't auto-configure the router to provide internet service.
Most routers use an intranet address in the range of 192.168.x.x and then devices connected to the router are assigned within that ip range. I finally manually played with the settings and still couldn't get it to work. Frustrated, I called Qwest thinking the problem was with the DNS values. That assumption was incorrect and generally Qwest DSL requires no tweaking at the router level. Qwest DSL tech support was great. They said it was a setup issue with the router and called Dlink's tech team on a Sunday morning and we had a 3-way call. Dlink's technician had me fixed up in 3 minutes.
Here's what worked for me. Under the router's 'network settings' we set the router IP address to 172.16.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If not checked, enable "DHCP Server". Under 'Wireless' set the Channel to 11 and the Mode to "Mixed" to support 802.11b,g,n. I set security to WPA-Personal. Be sure to save the configuration and this will cause the router to reboot. If things don't work immediately, unplug the modem to cold-start the system, wait a minute and finally plug in the router.
Contrary to what someone wrote in a review, this router does indeed support wireless-N devices in a mixed environement and does not downstep to G for the whole network.
Remember, you can't setup the router via wireless. You have to use an ethernet cable from your pc to port #1 on the router. Another cable runs from the router Internet port to the dsl modem.
Before calling tech support, first confirm that the modem is working. Run a cable from the pc to the modem and confirm you can browse the Internet. With the modem eliminated as an issue, the tech people can quickly help you configure the router. I'm using Vista and the setup process did not require any Windows firewall changes so keep the firewall 'On'.
I may be wrong but here's what I think the core setup problem was for me. The Qwest DSL modem uses a DHCP Default Gateway of 192.168.0.1. This is the same IP the Dlink router attempts to use as its address. Thus you end up with an IP addresss conflict since both can't use the same address. The Dlink technician changed the router address to a different subnet in 172.16.x.x and eliminated the conflict.


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The D-Link Wireless N Router (DIR-615) provides a better wireless signal for your network than existing wireless 802.11g technology.

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