Advantages: Reasonable price, easy to use, lots of advanced settings Disadvantages: installation firewall issue, signal strengh only reasonable
I bought this router from a local Argos shop at an emergency situation i.e. I want it now and therefore not at the best price - 49.99.
Reason: My all singing and all dancing Dynamode R-ADSL-C4W-EG - wirelessrouter had lost its main function, 'internet connectivity' after a month or so of continuous use (see my other review, now updated, for details). All is left is wireless communication i.e. useless. The return of this router back to Amazon caused me a week (lots of emails + recorded delivery + check that the refund includes the recorded delivery etc)
For Argos, there is an obvious advantage - if there is something wrong with it, I just take it back for a refund/replacement on the same day.
This router comes with detail instructions (step-by-step) for installation however it does not cater for the presence of a firewall ...
Advantages: Value for money, reliability, Disadvantages: None
The Belkin WirelessGRouter F5D7230-4 - wirelessrouter, really good Wirelessrouter, good value for money gives you the opportunity to :
Create a network in your home or office without cables,
Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices,
Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes,
Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Uses NAT and SPI firewall to protect network from people trying to hack into it, also
Works with Macintosh® and PC computers,
Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support, although the helpful step-by step installation disk will get you connected with-in minutes.
No Matter the size of your house the signal strength is normally very ...
Advantages: Reliability and value for money. Disadvantages: Operating temperature.
In my opinion this broadband ADSL router is one of the best on the market considering its price.
I have been using this model (I've had different versions) for a number of years and never have I known one to fail; this is especially impressive considering I never turned them off when in use. I am a very heavy internet user and when configured correctly delivers on the speed that you would expect.
In terms of 'plug and play', there is very little needed to be configured on this product to start surfing away and it comes with a single quick start sheet that shows clearly how to access the configuration page through a web browser initially.
For more advanced users it is very easy to configure port-forwarding (useful when playing online games or downloading via peer-to-peer to achieve the desired connection speeds). It even supports VPN ...
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Manufacturer's product description
The SMC7904WBRA2 combines an ADSL2/2+ modem, router, 4-port 10/100 LAN switch, 802.11g wireless access point and robust SPI firewall making it the complete solution for securely connecting & sharing your high speed ADSL connection, wired or wirelessly. It gives you instant always on Internet connectivity with download speeds up to 24Mbps - ideal for streaming multimedia content to the home. The EZ Installation Wizard with on-screen help configures your ADSL connection and wireless network in 5 easy to follow steps. Even configuration of advanced functions is made easy with the intuitive web based management interface. The integrated 4-port 10/100 LAN switch with full-duplex operation lets you directly connect four computers or expand your network by connecting additional switches, while the 802.11g wireless access point gives you the freedom to roam wirelessly. Quality-of-Service gives priority to real-time, delay sensitive applications like Voice-over-IP and video-on-demand to improve the user experience. The NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Denial-of-Service (DoS) provides robust security from hackers. VPN pass-through is also provided for securely connecting to your office or corporate network.
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