Posts Tagged networking

Cisco-Linksys BEFSX41, Excellent router if you..

Excellent router if you know how to operate it
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. [...]

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M9470LL/A Apple AirPort, For Windows people in..

For Windows people in despair…
Yes, the directions stink, but there is hope for you Windows users. If you have the typical Windows wireless network setup (computer, router, laptop, access points, etc.), then follow these easy steps to get your AirPort up and running.
1. Before you go wireless, physically connect your AirPort to your router with [...]

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Belkin F5D8053 N, Good Range

Good Range
First, let me say I’m no tech, so my comments are more observational than technical. I bought this unit and the matching Belkin N wireless router because of the range touted by N wireless. I installed the router in the basement of my home to service a desktop which is located on [...]

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GPSU21 IOGear USB 2.0, Worked After Some Tweaks..

Worked After Some Tweaks (Brother HL-5150D printer)
The print server hardware worked fine, but the setup software
caused a few problems as a result of oversimplication.
I was able to get the server going with a Brother HL-5150D USB
printer on a home network with 4 computers (3 wireless, 1
ethernet), an all-in-one networked device and the USB
printer itself. This [...]

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Cisco-Linksys WET54G, Linksys/Cisco:”NOT FOR..

Linksys/Cisco:”NOT FOR STREAMING, NOT for VPN…”
If you are considering this bridge to do video/audio streaming inside your house, think again. This review is based on over 2 months worth of testing this unit and then working with Linksys/Cisco trying to figure why it does not deliver. A saleperson at a local store may [...]

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Cisco-Linksys WET54G, Linksys/Cisco:”NOT FOR..

Linksys/Cisco:”NOT FOR STREAMING, NOT for VPN…”
If you are considering this bridge to do video/audio streaming inside your house, think again. This review is based on over 2 months worth of testing this unit and then working with Linksys/Cisco trying to figure why it does not deliver. A saleperson at a local store may [...]

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Cisco-Linksys WRT54G, Versions 1 - 4 were great..

Versions 1 - 4 were great but version 5 is a different story
The Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS routers have been the number one most popular wireless router devices available for the past few years. So this begs the question why Cisco would snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by needlessly changing an almost perfect [...]

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Actiontec HLE08500-01, Works well

Works well
I bought a pair to connect my Panasonic IP Network camera to my router and to the Internet. They have been working very well and are problem-free for the past 6 months. It will even work with my older Linksys 14Mbps Powerline adapter. This adapter is also slimmer and smaller than [...]

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Cisco SD208 8-port, Nice switch, bad longevity

Nice switch, bad longevity
I had two of these fail in the last week. Both are about a year old. The first one has a couple of ports that stopped working, and the second completely died overnight. They’re plugged into UPS’s, so power surges didn’t cause the problem. I’m really dissapointed!
Update (9/7/2010): This [...]

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Belkin F5D9050 Wireless, Excellent wirless..

Excellent wirless networking solution and portable
I am running a “pre-N” network which simply means it’s faster than G speed and with greater range. I bought this adapter for my kids PC about 35 feet away and through an interior wall. The download speeds are nearly as fast as my wired connection - I’m [...]

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