ADIC Fibre Channel Router FCR100

Advantages: easy setup, works great
Disadvantages: None

...to change the admin password of the router!!! So within half an hour all my setup was done. i had configured the wireless network with WEP security( to prevent unauthorised access) I was able to access internet wirelessly on both my laptops easily... But after a few weeks i started facing frequent connection dropouts. .. I went through the product support page to find some help.. i tried everything mentioned but still it didnt help much. Later while browsing on some site i found that the default channel 11 which is being used may be used by other wireless users and that might be causing interference with your device. and BINGO!!! after changing the channel to 6 the problem was solved. So in case you are facing a similar problem try changing the channel. speak to your neighbour who has a wireless network and try and use a different channel... Read review

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Advantages: Easy setup of settings
Disadvantages: Range is very poor

...going down to Good just middle strength. - Went further about 20 feet with about 4 walls between it.... basically no connection at all. I had previously bought a router for someone else and tested it in the same house. It was a netgear router and at the same distance with 4 walls between it I could still get Very Good strength. I tried however to change settings like the channel number, place the router in a different position, didn't help at all. When I used a Belkin adapter along with it with only 2 walls it was no connection, so what does this tell you about Belkin wireless products? From my experience and opinion this router isn't worth the money, you be safer buying another make like Netgear or Cisco for ADSL. Price I paided for this was around £40, if you really want one you can get them cheap on ebay cause people are looking rid... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent range, eliminates wireless dead spots
Disadvantages: Occasionally has problems 'locking' on to a signal

...security options. You have the choice of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption and WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) security. One thing I should mention is that Super G (108 Mbps) only works in wireless channel 6 - why they don't point that out in the documentation I don't know - I had to look search through their troubleshooting section on their website to find why I was only reaching speeds of 54 Mbps. But there it is, set the channel to 6 and everything should work fine. Once set up, the blue dome on top of the router starts to flash like a miniature disco - apparently to let you know that its internal antennae are working away trying to find you the best signal. Although this is mildly entertaining for the first 2 minutes, it soon starts to wear thin. However, never fear, the LED lightshow may be turned off... Read review

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