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5/17/2012

Best Data CMX300 SmartOne Cable Modem Review

Best Data CMX300 SmartOne Cable Modem
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I have actually had a CMX300 for some time - probably about 5 years or so. For a reason I forget now, I bought a Motorola SB5120 about two years ago and it seemed a little faster so I put the Best Data on the shelf. A little over a year ago, Time Warner (Roadrunner) replaced Comcast in my area, and I began having intermittent connectivity problems. Naturally I blamed Time Warner. I had to reset the cable modem sometimes 10 times a week. Well, recently, my service went completely out and was out for several days while I waited for Time Warner to come figure out what the problem was. I don't know what made me want to try the old Best Data modem, but I figured "what the heck" and plugged it in. Wouldn't you know, it worked, I called Time Warner with the "new" MAC address, and here I am writing this review. The old standby to the rescue. I may at some point replace the CMX300 again, but I think I'll continue to hold onto it for its reliability and the fact that it has never let me down completely like the Motorola did.

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The Best Data Smart One CMX300 Cable Modem is a high-performance, CableLabs-certified device that ensures service providers achieve seamless installation and proven performance.With the USB port, you get plug and play installation, no complicated hardware settings to adjust and you don't even have to open your computer to obtain high-speed Internet access.

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4/06/2012

Linksys SE2500 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

Linksys SE2500 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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I upgraded to the SE2500 from a old EZXS55W (10/100). The added speed of 1000 is awesome.
I use this for my iMac's to connect to the router and network storage drive which are in a separate room.
The communication between everything is now much improved and more responsive.
As an added bonus everything I stream from the computer to wireless Apple AirPorts and Apple TV's has improved by replacing the old bottle neck switch.

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The Linksys E1500 combines fast speed (up to 300 Mbps), extended range, and amplified signal strength to offer enhanced performance for everyday wireless activities. A MIMO antenna array provides expanded range for your wireless network, and SpeedBoost technology increases signal strength across greater distances for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility. WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network protected. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network.

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4/05/2012

Buffalo Technology WLE-HG-NDR 6.5 dBi High-Gain Indoor Omnidirectional Broadband Antenna Review

Buffalo Technology WLE-HG-NDR 6.5 dBi High-Gain Indoor Omnidirectional Broadband Antenna
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This antenna doesn't work.
I bought an adapter to fit it to my Buffalo Whr-Hp-54g running Tomato firmware and the RSSI was worser than with the stock 2DBi antenna provided with the router.

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p The AirStation 6.5 dBi High Gain Indoor Omni Directional Antenna, model WLE-HG-NDR supports 2.4 GHz 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices to increase signal strength up to 2 times and boost wireless performance. MC to RP-TNC connector adapter is included for use with other manufacturers wireless devices. The 5 ft. cable offers the option for desktop placement or wall mounting. Slick design, easy installation offers a perfect high gain antenna solution for any wireless network./p

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3/28/2012

Linksys SE2800 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

Linksys SE2800 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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It's a non managed switch, so not really much to say about set up.
Plug in your Ethernet cables, plug in the switch. So simple a non-techie significant other could do it.
I was using a four port switch but with the addition of a networked TV, blueray player, apple tv... i was running out of available ports.
I ordered this and received the usual super fast shipping from Amazon. Packaging was excellent.
From the time I unpacked the switch to the time i was done (including moving the old 4 port switch over to the home theater area and plugging in the apple tv to stop using wireless) it took 5 minutes.
Yes there are cheaper switches out there, but since this switch is in a semi-visible area I wanted something that looked a little nicer. Having it come from Cisco is just an added bonus.If you're looking for an 8 port switch, I would recommend the SE2800.

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The Linksys E2500 offers superior wireless speed (up to 300 + 300 Mbps), optimal range, and powerful dual-band technology to provide advanced performance for active wireless households. Simultaneous dual-band (2.4 + 5 GHz) technology doubles your network bandwidth and helps avoid network interference, enabling smoother and faster media streaming and file transfers. A MIMO antenna array offers superior range and reliability. And WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network protected. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network.

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3/16/2012

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ( AIR-AP1220B-A-K9 ) Review

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ( AIR-AP1220B-A-K9 )
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Ordered this access point to add wifi for the customers at my store, worked seamlessly with the preexisting rack equipment. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Strong signal everywhere I go. Props to Cisco.

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FACTORY REFURB AIRONET 1200 ENT WIRELESS AP 802.11B 11MBPS 2.4GHZ

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2/25/2012

Linksys RV0041 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Review

Linksys RV0041 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router
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I just wanted to extend my utter frustration with the RV0041 router. I spent more than $250 for this router, thinking it would be all I ever needed. Only a few months after owning it, the already LOUD internal fan started sounding like a jet engine. I contacted Linksys support and was sent a replacement through the RMA process. The unit I received worked for about a month or so now without a problem until now. It has started sounding like the other one. What piece of junk fans did they put in these things? I am getting rid of this and going with another brand. Now I am out $254, and I have to go spend money on a router.

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Linksys (RV0041) CABLE/DSL 10/100/1000MPBS RTR

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2/19/2012

NETGEAR ProSafe WNDAP330 - Wireless access point - 802.11b/g/n (draft) Review

NETGEAR ProSafe WNDAP330 - Wireless access point - 802.11b/g/n (draft)
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I have been running Netgear ProSafe networking equipment for many years for my small office at home. Due to its typically high reliability, performance and value I always stick with the prosafe line (geared toward business or enterprise use) over the consumer grade networking gear which is often unreliable. This is the first 802.11n unit that I found which was designed for the enterprise. So I broke down and picked it up for about $300 with shipping. The most important thing to know about this unit is that despite their advertising this unit as a dual band with both 802.11n and 802.11abg radios; the radios cannot both be used at the same time. You can only turn on one or the other. This is a major limitation as far as I'm concerned. For those of us replacing old 802.11g equipment my preference would be for this unit to be able to support 802.11g legacy clients with one of the radios and also be able to support 802.11n 5ghz clients with the other 5ghz radio.
The range of the unit in 5ghz 40 mhz mode is quite short. Definately less than the WG102 802.11g unit that it was replacing. Since the range is so short I will have to get an additional unit and put it upstairs. Also, the firmware is a bit buggy and reliability doesn't seem as good as the mature wg102 unit. I'm certain that reliability will improve over time and perhaps speed too; but righ now I'd recommend sticking with 802.11g unless you absolutely have to upgrade to 802.11n.********************************
update
After countless hours of troubleshooting, I've finally narrowed down the problem. The unit is just not reliable with WMM turned on regardless of 20/40 mhz. With WMM turned off the unit is super reliable but only runs at 54mbps.
Stay away from this unit until more firmware updates are available resolving the WMM problem with Intel 5300 and Intel 4965 laptop nic cards. Don't know if this applies to other vendor nic cards.

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Netgear WNDAP330-100NAS ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point.

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1/31/2012

Wireless G Hotspot Gateway Review

Wireless G Hotspot Gateway
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I Have purchased this product from Amazon.com for my WiFi solution for Motel.This Product is very high performing, user friendly easy to setup,
Great way to protect unwanted users and very secured way to provide WiFi to valued guests. SMC stand behind their product beyond our expectations.
Well spent time and money for this product. VERY SATISFIED WITH BUYING INSTALLING AND USING!!!

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SMC EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway.

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1/06/2012

TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N PoE Access Point TEW-638PAP (Black) Review

TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N PoE Access Point TEW-638PAP (Black)
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We bought 3 of these to use on the amenities floor of a hirise condo building in Chicago. We bought a PoE Switch and then had a Cat5 run to these locations. The access points provide plenty of coverage. While the other reviewer is correct that its not a gigabit port, so speeds are limited to 100mbps, its more than sufficient right now, and for the price, its not worth spending more on gigabit at this point. If we need to upgrade in the future, prices will drop by then for those.
Easy to set up and install. Again, these are getting heavy use by many users each day -- probably 100 users per day -- and we have run into no issues 4 months after installation.
WARNING: The AP's do not use 3 watts as stated on the specs. They clearly use about 14 watts each when using with a PoE switch.

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TRENDnet TEW-638PAP IEEE 802.11n (draft) Wireless Access Point - 300 Mbps TEW-638PAP Wireless Access Points

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1/01/2012

Cisco SOHO 91 Ethernet Router ( CISCOSOHO91-K9 ) Review

Cisco SOHO 91 Ethernet Router ( CISCOSOHO91-K9 )
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I have been working with computers for over 22 years and been a network engineer for the last 7. This is the router that i have at my own house. I recommend it to all my friends who are looking for something more than the basic routers like the ones from Dlink, Netgear, Linksys, etc. I have used this router in multiple residential and commercial applications. It has never failed. It is also a great help for someone wanting to learn the Cisco IOS.
Only negative, you will need to update the IOS to the most current version to get the most out of it. But you should update the drivers on any computer equipment that you buy.

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Cisco SOHO 90 Series Ethernet WAN routers allow users in a small office to share a secure broadband connection with an integrated stateful-inspection firewall. Corporate teleworkers can also take advantage of Cisco SOHO 90 Series routers for VPN connections to the corporate network. These routers support 3DES encrypted connections using Cisco IOS Software or users can initiate VPN tunnels from PC-based VPN clients on the LAN. The Cisco SOHO 91 router has an Ethernet WAN port for use with an external DSL or cable modem. The SOHO 97 router features a built in asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) modem as well as a 4 port 10/100 Ethernet switch. Order online today! This is L-com part number RTR-SOHO91.

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12/25/2011

D-Link DWL-3200AP Managed AP PoE AES SNMP 802.11g Plenum Chassis Review

D-Link DWL-3200AP Managed AP PoE AES SNMP 802.11g Plenum Chassis
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Unit is solid and sturdy and has a bit of a utilitarian look to it. The software that comes with it lets you manage multiples of these devices at a time at a layer 2 level, meaning even if you don't know what it's IP address it, it'll find it and you can set it.
I had never setup WPA enterprise before, so it took a little bit of googling and trial and error, but I did get this going.
Device seems "faster" than the Linksys WAP54G we have been using.
I will be getting additional units to replace all the SOHO Linksys & Dell APs we've got in our organization all currently running WEP...

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D-Link DWL-3200 AP Managed AP POE AES SNMP 802.11g Plenum Chassis

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D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point DAP-1522 - Wireless access point - external Review

D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point DAP-1522 - Wireless access point - external
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I needed a wireless bridge so that I could move my printer to a room with no jacks. The D-Link DAP-1522 had great reviews, and a bridge should work with any environment. Not this one.
* The router's wireless settings can not be configured without Internet Explorer (a Linux user like me has to fire up a VM).
* The bridge would not relay DHCP responses from the wireless network to the attached wired devices. D-Link support says that is because I am using a Linux router (though it shouldn't make a difference). If I configured static IP addresses on my wired devices, they worked great.
* D-Link has not released new firmware in over a year, so I doubt that these problems will get fixed.
* D-Link support was "lacking" (and don't get me started on Office Depot's awful return policy).
* Custom firmwares like dd-wrt or tomato won't work on this device, so there is no easy way to correct these problems.
In short, I can get it to do what I want, but it's a lot of hassle.

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Use the D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge / Access Point (DAP-1522) to connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices such as Game Consoles, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Digital Media Adapters (DMA) to your wireless network. Connect the D-Link DAP-1522 to an existing wired network and easily enable wireless connectivity in your home. Use your new wireless network to stream HD multimedia content, play multiplayer games, or make Internet phone calls (VoIP). The DAP-1522 has selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands. 5GHz is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network. It helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals than existing 2.4GHz products. The Wireless Bridge feature of the DAP-1522 allows you to easily connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices in your entertainment center to your wireless network. Connect devices such as Game Consoles, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Digital Media Adapters (DMA) to the built-in 4-Port Gigabit Switch.

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12/17/2011

Long Range 802.11G Indoor Ap Review

Long Range 802.11G Indoor Ap
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Bought this AP in January 2010. Worked fine for several months - nice features, good range. Then it just died. I tried to contact Bountiful, but the company does not seem to exist any more. Very disappointing.

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The long range indoor Bountiful WiFi BWAPG1000 is the most powerful wireless access point on the market today providing nearly 1000mW of power. Use one access point in place of three to reduce your install and hardware costs.Perfect for large homes small to medium sized business hotels hospitality RV Parks. Features include POE ready SNMP WDS bridge and repeating with WPA encryption WPA2 802.1x and more. Unit comes in robust extruded aluminum housing with built-in wall mount without fans.

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12/15/2011

Cisco-Linksys HPRO200 HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Review

Cisco-Linksys HPRO200 HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router
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I recently purchased the Linksys HPRO200 Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router and am very happy with its' performance. Although I did have a little trouble configuring Internet Connection Sharing, the Tech Support at Linksys was able to get me up and running after less than 5 minutes on the phone.
I previously purchased the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M Network Card Kit from .... I have a Windows 2000 system networked pier to pier with a Windows ME system. Although I was able to share files between both computers, I was not able to share my Broadband Cable Internet connection.
With the Linksys Phoneline Cable/DSL Router I am now able to share my Internet Connection between both computers and I don't have to leave a "host" computer constantly running, as you would if using Internet Connections Sharing via a proxy server software program(or Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing).
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is interested in sharing their Broadband Internet Connection between two, or more, computers. You won't have to pay for additional IP addresses, as most Cable providers suggest in order to share your connection. You will also benefit from the Router's built-in NAT Firewall.

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The HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router provides the perfect solution for connecting to high-speed broadband Internet to both your Home Phoneline and Ethernet networks. The Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router from Linksys acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your Local Area Network (LAN) and can be configured to regulate internal users' access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders.Do you want to share your cable or DSL modem on your HomeLink Phoneline network? Add a PC anytime by simply connecting it to a telephone jack in your wall, providing for instant communication throughout your home. The groundbreaking technology inside every HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router delivers Internet and network connectivity to your HomePNA or Ethernet networks.

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11/07/2011

D-Link DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Wireless Access Point, 802.11a/g, PoE, SNMP 2 LAN Review

D-Link DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Wireless Access Point, 802.11a/g, PoE, SNMP 2 LAN
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I needed to add an additional access point to my warehouse. I have 2 cisco access points that cost much more. However, this unit works just as well and is easy to set up. Recommend this unit.

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D-Link Dualband 802.11a/g Managed Access Point D-Link , an industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces a solution for businesses seeking to deploy and implement powerful and reliable Wireless LANs. D-Link unveils its new AirPremier DWL-8200AP 802.11a/g Managed Dualband Access Point, designed specifically for business-class environments such as large or enterprise corporations, to provide secure and manageable dualband wireless LAN options for network administrators. The DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Access Point allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust dualband wireless network. This access point has two high-gain dualband antennas for optimal wireless coverage in both the 802.11a and 11g bands. Enclosed in a plenum metal chassis, the DWL-8200AP adheres to strict fire codes and ensures complete safety. For advanced installations, this new high-speed Access Point has an integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support to allows inst

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11/06/2011

Cisco 877W Integrated Services Router - router ( CISCO877W-G-A-K9 ) Review

Cisco 877W Integrated Services Router - router ( CISCO877W-G-A-K9 )
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Best part it is cisco!
Worst part is: I'm a CCNA and wasn't able to set it up properely. (Thats a headsup!)
Other simple home/small office routers have a better to use graphical user interface with my experiance.
If you lack knowledge in using the command line interface in IOS (Cisco routers operating systems), this device won't be of much help to you.


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Cisco 877 ADSL Security Router with Wireless 802.11g FCC Compliance.

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11/02/2011

Actiontec Verizon GT704WGB Wireless DSL Gateway Review

Actiontec Verizon GT704WGB Wireless DSL Gateway
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Got this for my dad when I finally convinced him to get DSL. It's awful. It's marketed as a "Verizon" wireless modem & router, but it's made by Actiontec. The first one my dad got just up and died after only a few months. You couldn't even connect to it to pull up the diagnostic menu. He returned it to Best Buy and got a replacement. This one needs to be reset at least once a day if not more often. I would never recommend this box to anyone ever in the future.

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