Belkin External SCSI III Cable

Advantages: Convenient, fast and reliable
Disadvantages: Expensive for what you get

...The Belkin ADSL Router with built in modem allows both wireless and wired cables to connect to the internet and function as part of a network. With a network, computers connected to it can share files and resources such as printers. An internet connection can also be shared which is the main benefit of this router because an ADSL modem is built in. The built in ADSL modem makes the router expensive. That and because it features the new 802.11g connection standard makes its retail price at £100. A wireless 54g router on its own without the built in modem can be purchased online for about £50. Setting up the router is easy. The web based setup interface includes a wizard so you just have to enter the required information (obtainable from your ISP) and everything is set up within a few minutes or so. The only criticism about the Belkin... Read review

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Advantages: Size, Price, Range
Disadvantages: Initial Connectivity problems

...This is a very, very good piece of kit IF you can get it to work! It has an in-built 'auto-connect' facility which seldom works and with the 3 networks I have had to install them on, it needed to be hard wired to a PC and connected that way (rather than connecting to the network as Belkin advise). For the price, you cant really grumble, especially if the alternative is installing messy CAT5 cable, or if that is not even an option. It has managed to extend my wireless range (from a Belkin G+ Router) by about 70 meters, with 3 large buildings in . If you can navigate your way around SSID and Security setting issues, it is a useful, and stable bit of hardware!... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable
Disadvantages: None

...Reliable and easy to use cable - a must for anyone making a home network or even a business network. Although Belkin have released a few inferior products in the past, this cable brings thenm right back up again. Category 5 cable such as this is the highest-quality UTP Cable. It is tested at 100MHz, allowing it to run high-speed protocols such as 100Mbps Ethernet and CDDI. Category 5 Cable also uses either 22 or 24 AWG unshielded twisted-pair wire and impedance of 100ohms. It connects with RJ45 connectors (avaiable cheaply) RJ-45 connectors look a bit like a standard phone connector but are twice as wide (with eight wires). RJ-45s are used for hooking up computers to local area Networks (LANs) or for phones with lots of lines.... Read review

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