Advantages: Reliable, Fast, Easy to configure, Lots of features, USB for sharing drives Disadvantages: Bit expensive, Not full speed with every machine
INTRO
The Belkin N+ router is one of the higher end (consumer) wireless modem router offerings from Belkin. It cost me £85 from PC World, but can probably be found for a bit less if you shop online. The Cable version costs a little less. Reason I bought this one was because two PCs in the house with wireless cards kept losing the wireless connection when I was using a Linksys router (my own PCs / laptops were fine though!). I replaced that with a second hand Belkin, which worked fine but unfortunately, a power cut killed the wireless on it. Liking the performance of that cheaper Belkin router, I decided to stick with Belkin and get this one!
DESIGN
The router looks very stylish and stands up tall rather than laid down flat. It doesn?t appear to have been designed to be laid down flat like many other routers, which may ...
Advantages: Fast speeds, Reliable, Stylish Disadvantages: I had wireless problems, Gets a bit warm, no restart router option in config
The Linksys WAG160N N300 is an ADSL2+ wireless modem router, meaning it has a a modem built in. It is for use with BT Internet connections rather than for use with a Cable broadband connection (i.e. Virgin) although a Cable version is also available. It?s an ADSL2 router, which means it supports the newer ADSL standard, which could mean faster transfer speeds although this really depends on your line quality, distance from Exchange, service with ISP, etc. The router currently costs £74.99 from PC World but a bit less at £59.99 on their website. I bought mine about 8 months ago on Ebuyer for around £55.
IN THE BOX
You receive two ADSL filter
s, RJ11 cable, user manual, manual and software CD, power adapter and lastly, the router itself.
THE ROUTER ITSELF
One thing I quite like about the router is that it looks quite ...
Advantages: Self configurable, Web interface, Free Lifetime support, ease of use Disadvantages: None
I did a lot of research into routers before jumping onto the wireless bandwagon and eventually plumped for the Belkin and I am more than happy with my purchase.
The Belkin was by far the cheapest router at the time (I paid £50 in 2005) compared to most other models which were on average £20 more expensive for what I could see, was the same functionality. The Belkin also offered free lifetime support which could turn out to be a lifesaver as I have become very dependant on the internet to carry out my day to day duties.
--Whats In the Box? --
There are no real surprises inside the box, you get the router itself, a mains power supply, an instruction book which is surprisingly good for an electrical product and a CD which contains all the necessary drivers and a more in-depth manual.
--Setting up the router--
Before you can ...
Product Information for "Netopia 3347NWG-VGx - wireless router" »
General
MPN
3347NWG-UVGX
Device Type
Wireless router
Form Factor
External
Width
19.6 cm
Depth
17.1 cm
Height
3.9 cm
Weight
1.1 kg
Networking
Connectivity Technology
Wireless, wired
Integrated Switch
4-port switch
Data Transfer Rate
54 Mbps
Framing Format
ANSI T1.413
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Switching Protocol
Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, PPPoA, AAL5
Routing Protocol
RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMPv2, static IP routing, IGMPv3
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 1, SNMP 2, Telnet, HTTP
Selectable Channels Qty
11
Status Indicators
Link activity, power, link OK, status
Features
Firewall protection, DHCP support, NAT support, NAPT support, DoS attack prevention, dynamic DNS server, MAC address filtering, VPN passthrough, firmware upgradable, Quality of Service (QoS)
ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.992.3 (G.DMT.bis), ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis), ITU G.992.5, ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) Annex A
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x modem - ADSL - RJ-11 ( WAN )
4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Encryption Algorithm
128-bit WEP, 256-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK
Authentication Method
Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, CE, CSA, UL, FCC Part 68, EMC, FCC Part 15
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%
Manufacturer's product description
Netopia's 3300-VGx series Triple Play Gateways are designed specifically to allow service providers to deploy the lucrative triple play of voice, video, and data services. Featuring Netopia's innovative VGx Virtual Gateway technology, the 3300-VGx series is a full-featured yet affordable platform that incorporates advanced Quality of Service (QoS) algorithms and the ability to segment each service into a separate, manageable service "channel". The Netopia 3300-VGx series enables feature-rich broadband home networking, along with integrated voice and video services. The wired 3300-VGx models are ideal for cost sensitive deployments, combining a high-speed WAN interface with a four port 10/100 managed Ethernet switch. The Wi-Fi 3300-VGx models deliver more home networking options, combining a built-in high-speed WAN interface, 802.11g wireless access point, and managed 10/100 Ethernet switch into a single broadband networking solution. With Netopia 3-D Reach technology, the Wi-Fi models deliver industry leading indoor wireless range and coverage. The complete line of VGx gateways leverage high performance features, LAN networking options, and QoS intelligent firmware to support the widest range of home networking applications and services, including IPTV set-top boxes, VoIP phone systems, Wi-Fi VoIP handsets, digital video recorders (DVRs), PCs, game consoles, PDAs, or other wired or wireless devices. When paired with Netopia's comprehensive suite of service management applications, the 3300-VGx series provides a superior service delivery mechanism for significantly increasing service provider revenues and reducing operational costs.
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