Review Summary:
This is a great multi-use device that can be used as a 802.11g protocol-based wireless router, as a wireless access point for Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices, and also a 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch. An affordable price tag makes it all the more desirable.
Pros: Can be used as a wireless access point for IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b protocol-based networks, a 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch, and a wireless router, comes with a 3-year warranty.
Cons: Rare cases of drops in network connectivity have been reported, no wall mounting facility available.
Rating: Great buy ![]()
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| Dimensions | 7.32 inches x 1.89 inches x 7.87 inches |
| Shipping weight | 2 pounds |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Security | Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy, Packet Filters |
| Transmission Protocol | 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g Draft, 802.11b |
| RF Power Output | 15 dBm |
Multi-protocol support - supports 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g Draft, 802.11b standards for superior compatibility between various types of devices.
3 year warranty - a warranty period this long is not usually offered by most manufacturers.
No wall mounting facility - cannot be mounted on walls, and hence occupies considerable amount of desk space.
Rare cases of connectivity problems - some customers have reported repeated drops in signal strength.
Superior multi-protocol support (802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g Draft, and 802.11b) and a 3-year warranty period make this a product of choice suitable for most customers.