Belkin parallel extender - 3 m

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: Very versatile, handy, and easy to use
Disadvantages: A bit more expensive than some other "cheaper" hubs

...The Belkin USB BusStation is an extremely easy way to expand your USB ports / serial / com / ps2 / Ethernet ports. The basic package comes as a 4 bay stackable system, with one base 4 port USB hub, and 3 other 1 port USB hubs. All are removable and can be exhanged for other Belkin hub products. This means total diversity. You could, for example, have 4 x 4 port USB hubs (a 16 port USB hub in total). The BusStation has it's own power supply, providing a true 500 mA per port current, with an overload protection system on each port. Currently, Belkin are giving a £5 rebate back if you send off the barcode on the bottom (or a £10 rebate if you send off the barcodes from a BusStation and one other Belkin hub product). To see more of the Belkin range, visit their website www.belkin.com or www.belkin.co.uk... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, Easy Setup
Disadvantages: Technology beginning to become outdated

..., the device is as simple as it gets to setup - you require next to no prior experience. The unit sells for around £40 in most high street stores, which is very competitive for such a device and I have found that when used with a Belkin Network Card (although others work well), the device matches the quality that you'd expect from a high-end Wireless Access Point. Even If you've got a wired network already, buying this unit would let you see the many benefits of switching to a wireless network. I'm very happy with my Access Point, and am yet to have any problems with it! It's been working 24/7 for around 4 months now! **Technical Specifications** (from Belkin) Standards:IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet (LAN), IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Ethernet (LAN), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Wireless: Radio Technology - Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data... Read review

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