NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 FVG318 - Wireless router + 8-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G

Average customer rating:

Could not use...not compatible with my wireless carrier

FVG318 Prosafe Wireless router w/8 port switch

NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 FVG318 - Wireless router + 8-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
ASIN: B000GRTQ16

Product Description

This ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 offers wired and wireless connectivity and business class protection for small office and remote/branch office users. It combines five functions in a single, compact package - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, 802.11g wireless access point, IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) appliance, NAT router, and eight-port Fast Ethernet switch. Powerful and standards-based, it delivers both 10 and 100 Mbps connections for wired devices, plus 802.11b/g devices and speeds up to 108 Mbps. This complete solution offers high-performance features in a space-saving, easy-to-use design.

Customer Reviews:

Could not use...not compatible with my wireless carrier.......2007-09-21

Hello, I am not happy at all with this product, with Amazon, or the seller. As I purchased this item to setup my wireless internet at home. It sat in the box for 40 days as it took that long for my wireless company to get my satelite to me and setup. Then on the day to set it up I'm told by the Tech that this item is not compatible and I could not use it. When I asked the seller to refund my monie - they indicated it was over 30 days and they could not, nor would Amazon help me....so I am very unhappy as I am a long time customer that has spent my fair share of monies on Amazon and the first time I need help everyone jumps ship...so I rate this over all experience very poor, with poor customer service....and just over all BAD. Thanks but no thanks.

FVG318 Prosafe Wireless router w/8 port switch.......2007-06-13

Bought this to add to my wireless-wired home network. I have used a Netgear FWAG114 along with a Netgear WG302 access point, and several D-Link gaming adapters to connect 7 computers running a variety of systems along with a Slingbox and 2 laptops. Sytems include Vista, XP Pro, Win2000, Win2000 Server and Suse 10.2 (linux). I like the Netgear Pro series as they seem to be more robust and are fairly easy to configure and handle security really well.

Connected the FVW318, logged in and set up the WPA security, set my rules for VNC (Windows and one for Linux), HTML, FTP, Slingbox and opened the ports. Set security for the highest level of WPA I could. I can have as many as 15 different wireless systems in my neighborhood broadcasting at any given moment so security and ability to connect to my wireless is very important to me.

I replaced the FWAG114 with the FVG318 and after configuring it, it connected immediately. My WG302 is on the lower floor and is connect by POE. Once I booted both up the connection has been flawless for the last 48 hours. I am on Comcast and my connection is at a blazing 19,880 kbs (2485 KB/sec) down and 2485 kbs (196.9 KB/sec) up.

I have read many reviews that rate this router as bad. User became easily frustrated with all the dropped connections and poor performance. But I have found that configuring it right the first time is the most important step in getting it to work.

Configuration was easy and straight forward. Of, course, you must know how to configure your rules and set the ports. Some probably buy this router thinking it is plug and play and it is not. First thing I did was download the current firmware from Netgear and install it before doing anything. Bugs are generally eliminated with upgrades.

I must be lucky with my Netgear products. I started years ago with the Netgear RT314 router and now use Netgear exclusively. I have family that come to visit in their motor homes and I assign them logons and they can connect wirelessly from around 75 feet away.

I give this router 5 stars as it has performed flawlessly so far. I run Rosetta@Home (shared computing helping to determine the 3-dimensional shapes of proteins in research that may ultimately lead to finding cures for some major human diseases) on all of my computers and a good connection 24/7 is of most importance to me, plus, I love wireless computing.

If you buy the FVG318 read the manual that is on the CD thoroughly before you start the configuration. I will post a follow up review after a month or so to let you know if I still really like my FVG318.

NETGEAR 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit XE104G - Bridge + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, HomePlug 1.0

Average customer rating:

Just Works!
NETGEAR 85 Mbps wall-plug ethernet kit

NETGEAR 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit XE104G - Bridge + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, HomePlug 1.0

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE

ASIN: B000HNJ69G

Product Description

The XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch delivers everything you need to extend the Internet to any room in your home without having to run new wires. Simply plug one XE104 into your router and another XE104 (up to 4 can be used) to any Ethernet-ready devices including a PC, a gaming console, Netgear's SC101 Storage Central, a Slingbox a DVR or Netgear's PS121 USB Print Server.And, the XE104's attractive white casing blends easily into any home decor without consuming floor or desk space. Never have to worry about a signal being lost among household interferences again. The fast 85 Mbps speed can transmit multiple video streams at once and without interruption. The XE104 wall-plugged Ethernet switch turns any power outlet into a 4-port home network connection. And, because there is no software to install, the XE104 is easy to set up. The XE104 switch extends your network to provide connections where wireless can't reach - without the cost or hassle of running new wiring. Just plug the XE104 wall-plugged Ethernet switch directly into the wall outlet, and you're ready. The XE104 connects multiple devices to your network: Game Consoles, Desktop PCs, Notebook PCs, Storage Central, SlingBox, Internet Routers.This kit includes NETGEAR 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch XE104 and NETGEAR 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter XE103.

Amazon.com Product Description

With Netgear's XE104G 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender Kit you can turn any two electrical outlets into four-port home network connections. Allow up to eight PCs or gaming consoles in different rooms to share a broadband Internet connection, and network your printers without running any new cabling.

Netgear's Wall-Plugged Ethernet Extender kit delivers everything you need to wirelessly extend the Internet to any two rooms in your home. Easy to use, you simply plug one XE104 into your router, and up to four XE104s into your Ethernet-ready devices, such as a PC, printer, Internet phone, or video game console, and you are ready to go. What's better, unlike wireless networks, you never have to worry about losing your signal, and with a super-fast 85 Mbps transmit speed you can have multiple video streams or gamers playing without interruption or degradation. Offering the easiest solution available, the XE104 turns any power outlet into a four-port home network connection without requiring any software installations, configurations, or setup, and with an elegant white casing, this unit blends in easily with most any decor.

The XE104 works with both two- and three-pronged, standard 110-volt outlets, and is compatible with any standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet drive. This switch includes four 10/100 Ethernet ports, and one 85 Mbps PowerLine port, as well as LEDs indicating unit power, PowerLine linkage, and Ethernet link and activity. This system has been classified by the FCC as Part 15 Class B for electromagnetic emissions, is UL certified for power and safety regulations, and can typically cover up to a 5,000 square-foot home. Netgear's XE104 85 Mbps Ethernet Extender Kit requires an available RJ-45 Ethernet port for device connection, and Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP to enable encryption, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Two Netgear XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches, an Ethernet cable, an installation guide, a resource CD, a warranty card, and an information and support card.

Customer Reviews:

Just Works!.......2007-06-07

We used several of these to wire up Cisco IP phones in our office with zero problems. The builtin encryption (note, you'll need a Windows PC to set the password though any IP device will work after that) means we are happy using the devices on the shared wiring in our office building.

They worked so well I'm buying more for home! Recommended.

NETGEAR 85 Mbps wall-plug ethernet kit.......2007-01-03

As close to "plug" and play as you can get! No muss, no fuss, works great! I am using multiple PCs on this system without any problems.

Average customer rating:

DNS problem like everyone else
If this router stops working for you ...
Horrible router
It's Horrible
Very easy setup

NETGEAR RP114 - Router - EN, Fast EN

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE

Computer Add-Ons | Sunday Specials | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Routers | Netgear | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics

Computer Add-Ons | Sunday Paper Specials | Amazon.com Stores | us-stores
ASIN: B00005B6S7

Product Description

NETGEAR's RP114 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router with 4-port switch gives parents and network administrators complete control over network contact with the Internet. Assign restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web address, or web address keywords - the RP114 enforces these policies and sends you e-mail reports on all browsing activity, plus instant alerts to notify you of unauthorized web page access attempts. Rest assured that your network is protected against hackers thanks to Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall. You can share your high-speed cable/DSL Internet access with as many as 253 personal computers. Constructed of sturdy metal, this compact router is designed for durability. And easy to set up! Web-based instructions guide you through the installation process so your network, including Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems, can be up and running in less than an hour.

Amazon.com Product Description

Netgear's RP114 cable/DSL Web-safe router with four-port switch gives parents and network administrators complete control over network contact with the Internet. Assign restricted access policies based on time of day, Web address, or Web address keywords--the RP114 enforces these policies and sends you e-mail reports on all browsing activity, plus instant alerts to notify you of unauthorized Web page access attempts. Rest assured that your network is protected against hackers, thanks to the RP114's Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall. You can share your high-speed cable/DSL Internet access with as many as 253 personal computers. Constructed of sturdy metal, this compact router is designed for durability and easy setup. Web-based instructions guide you through the installation process, so your network, including Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, can be up and running in less than an hour.

Customer Reviews:

DNS problem like everyone else.......2004-11-12

I bought mine exactly 1 year ago, and I have the same DNS complaints as everyone else. And it seemed to have cropped up after upgrading FIRMware to 1.5 from 1.2 or 1.3 half a year ago. If I am downloading or sharing something large at my max ADSL downspeed/upload, 96/640kbps, DNS failures are very common. And I frequently download from newsgroups, so this is a real issue. I imagine users realtime videa and audio will have the same problem.

It is easy to setup and use, and seems to work fine as a LAN router and print server, though I haven't used it much as one. It works fine if I am not maxing my net connection.

From the other reports of terrible customer service, I advise anyone to avoid this company if you have a similiarly priced alternative.

It is still much than using PPPoeT dialer software that the telco gives you to access DSL without a ADSL router.

If this router stops working for you ..........2004-09-22

Several reviewers have posted and said that after a certain period of time, the router starts dropping their Internet connection randomly. I too have had the same thing happen, but have traced it to a DNS problem, not a connection issue. What this means is that the router (for whatever reason) loses its ability to translate numeric Innternet IP addresses (such as 216.109.117.10) to names (www.yahoo.com). So, if your Internet connection appears to have died, bring up a command prompt and try pinging 216.109.117.106 (or any other IP address). If that works, then you have a DNS problem.
To resolve this issue, contact your ISP and find out what their DNS server IP addresses are, and then plug that information into the router's configuration or into the TCP/IP network settings for each machine connected to the Internet.
I don't know why this problem occurs, but once I manually entered the DNS settings, everything worked fine. I have had no other issues with this router, other than the network connections being in the front of the device instead of the back (as others have commented on already).
If you are reading this review trying to decide whether to get this router, I wold advise against buying anything from Netgear or Linksys. If you read the reviews for pretty much any Netgear or Linksys router on this site, you will see that most of them get horrible reviews for reliability issues. Plus, many have stated that Netgear customer support is horrible, and I can attest to that. I sent them an email once and it took weeks before they responded back.
You may want to consider something like the Zyxel Prestige 324 instead. It may cost a little more, but word on the street is that its a better product, and more secure also. I plan on buying one to replace my Netgear PR114.

Horrible router.......2004-05-25

I have similar problems as described by someone here. I have to disconnect the router often to get on the internet. It would stop working suddenly. Also Netgears' customer service is pathetic. I have been using this router for 2 years now.

It's Horrible.......2003-11-14

I don't know how to begin... This router randomly decides sometimes that it doesn't want to work. The internet will stop working. Completely. When I unplug my computer and try plugging in directly to the DSL modem, everything works fine. For some reason, this router messes with me every single day, and I'm on amazon now looking to buy a new one.

'Nuff Said.

Very easy setup.......2002-11-27

I used this router to connect 3 computers to the internet, one computer running XP, one NT and another one Win95. Since my cable company, Comcast, does not require username or password, setup was basically 'plug-and-play', 15 minutes max (mostly becaues of rebooting all the computers throughout the house).

NETGEAR FR114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall/Print Server - Router - EN, Fast EN

Average customer rating:

NETGEAR FR114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall/Print Server - Router - EN, Fast EN

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Total protection! That's what your office network gets with NETGEAR's ProSafe Firewall/Print Server. This true firewall is broadband-capable, and provides you with the utmost in business class security - Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL access and content filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. VPN pass-through maximizes network security with access control and encryption. And a built-in print server removes the bottleneck of a dedicated PC print server and supports multiple print jobs simultaneously. With 4 auto-sensing, switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time. There's even a 100 Mbps WAN port for future high-speed broadband services. Smart Wizard and Install Assistant get your network up and running in minutes, and a complete anti-virus software bundle is included at no extra cost to shield your network with additional protection.

NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router - Router - EN, Fast EN

Average customer rating:

NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router - Router - EN, Fast EN

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Wired Routers | Netgear | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00007E6Z7

Product Description

Securely extend your broadband Internet connection to all of your computers with the NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router Gateway. Each person can instantly benefit from high-speed Web access, file sharing, video streaming, head-to-head Internet gameplaying, and MP3 downloading. This highly capable 4-port Internet gateway provides state-of-the-art filtering and controls that allow parents to limit URL access and monitor Internet activities, while firewall protection secures your computers and network against hackers. Setup couldn't be easier - a Smart Setup Wizard automatically detects your Internet connection type and then the animated Installation Assistant and on-screen help guide you through each step. The Web Safe Router Gateway is sleekly designed and is compatible with all Ethernet cable and DSL modems and with all Internet service providers.

NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G

Average customer rating:

NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE

ASIN: B000GIYAVQ

Product Description

As a 21st-century consumer, computers are an integral part of your life. But does your home computing environment work for you? Even if you already have a wireless network, you've probably found "dead spots" in your home where your Internet connection fad

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834M - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft)

Average customer rating:

Terrible firmware
The Best!
So Far So Good
superb Fast !!!!
I just Love It

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834M - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft)

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of up to 270 Mbps, and is compliant with draft 802.11n. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for the first time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds with other products with InteNsi-fi.A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously at any distance or location in the home or office. Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-Test high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK..

Customer Reviews:

Terrible firmware.......2007-09-19

I've had this thing about 6 months now and it has been nothing but trouble. The MIMO radio is acceptible, but almost useless now that the thing is crashing every 5 minutes. I used to have a static IP connection that would only require me to reset about once a week (no reboot button or off switch, only a factory reset button), but since moving to a dynamic ppoe login, I'm lucky if I get 15 minutes before having to unplug and plug it back in. I'm switching back to my linksys 10mb 802.11b router until I can find something new.

The Best!.......2007-09-16

I've had this product for 6 months now and its has NEVER gone down or had any loss of strength even when I go outside on the deck.

So Far So Good.......2007-07-27

This is only my second router I have owned and hopefully the last. The ease of installation was superb. No need to download any installation instructions or drivers manually. Just plugged it in and the instructions (very simple) instantly popped up on the screen. Took only a couple minutes and we were wireless. Even updated the firmware with ease. Thanks Netgear! And by the way, It's a refurb that was $55-shipped!

superb Fast !!!!.......2007-06-22

superb Fast !!!!deliver a steady stream conection, for all PCs with fast connection an multiple users...

I just Love It.......2007-06-19

I have been searching for agood router for over 2 months, I had very different reviews on many routers,some say linksys is better, some say netgear is better ,some say d- link is better.
so what I did , I bought all of them and I install them one by one in my house. they were all easy to install , easy to navigate but for the best speed and the best range . I used the same computers with all of them.the linksys and the d -link didn't have agood rang up stairs for my laptop or through out the whole house. but this route wnr83m is the winner . so I choose it and I returned the rest.

NETGEAR FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall - Router - EN, Fast EN

Average customer rating:

Very reliable, solid router/firewall
Be careful there is a newer model v3 with better cpu!

NETGEAR FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall - Router - EN, Fast EN

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

ASIN: B00011P9HW

Product Description

CBL/DSL PROSAFE VPN FW W/ 8PT SWCH

Customer Reviews:

Very reliable, solid router/firewall.......2006-02-07

Review by Auri Rahimzadeh, Author, Hacking the PSP, www.hackingpsp.com

I've been using an FVS318v1 for three years now. The system just keeps working. I bought a second as a spare, just in case, and have never needed it. While the VPN capabilities are a little outdated.

I haven't noticed any performance issues with the router. It comes with a 10/100 switch of decent quality, although nothing on the order of a "top-shelf" Cisco router. The interface is clean and easy to use, without many of the fancier bells and whistles available even on lower cost units.

So why do I use it? One word: Reliability. Unlike less-expensive routers, especially compared to the solutions from Linksys, the FVS318 just keeps running and performing to expectation. Really, that's all you can ask of a router/firewall solution. Other consumer/home-office routers I've owned have died within six months of install, especially Linksys products (even moreso after their Cisco purchase, which doesn't make much sense to me). Netgear's newest VPN solutions haven't fared well in my tests - their VPN Firewall 25 failed within two days of purchase, and their gigabit switch failed on me within a week.

It's a disturbing trend in the industry that products appear to be built to last for only a short time, only to be replaced by yet another, likely unreliable model. At least Netgear's prior generation of products continues to be reliable, and affordable at the same time.

Pros: Steadfast reliability. Easy to use interface.

Cons: Some useful features missing, like SNMP and traffic meter capability. No VPN client included ($40 from Netgear, but the software conflicts with Cisco's VPN client).

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Be careful there is a newer model v3 with better cpu!.......2005-05-17

Be careful! Netgear is not telling people that there are 3 versions of the FVS318 (v1, v2 and v3)! Version 3 has a better CPU and uses a different firmware (v3.0). I feel cheated! Because Netgear sells all the older FVS318 as though they are all the same! Not the newest v3 model! What a low life company somebody should sue them. If the Netgear FVS318 has a new cpu then give it a new model number! But they don't, so most of us are buying earlier out-of-date models! Those of us who thought we were buying the latest model were being scammed and defrauded! Shame on Netgear!

NETGEAR DG632 ADSL Modem Router - Router - DSL - EN, Fast EN

Average customer rating:

Good for home use but not for a small business connection

NETGEAR DG632 ADSL Modem Router - Router - DSL - EN, Fast EN

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Customer Reviews:

Good for home use but not for a small business connection.......2006-04-26

Not a bad router but make sure you get patched from the vendors website beware though, when it drops dsl connections it needs to power cycled to get the connection going again.

NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - Wireless router - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

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NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - Wireless router - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Super fast! NETGEAR's WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is 10 times faster than 802.11b routers. When used with NETGEAR's WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card, it delivers speeds up to 108 Mbps using Super G Technology. It has the power to distribute byte-hungry photos and smooth, long-range MP3 and digital movie streams at superior range. Super secure! The WGT624 protects your network with over 10 security and privacy features including a double firewall (NAT + SPI), Multi-VPN (pass-through) support, and next generation wireless encryption WPA (pre-shared key). Super easy! NETGEAR's Smart Wizard gets you connected in 5 clicks or less!

Average customer rating:

Reliable networking for the Small LAN

SMC7008ABR Barricade Very Easy To Use

Excellent and reliable unit

It is *NOT* platform independent!!

Once again SMC does it right

SMC7008ABR Barricade Cable/DSL router with 8-port 10/100Mbps switch and Integrated Print Server

Manufacturer: SMC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Print Servers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Routers & Switches | SMC Networks | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

SMC Networks SMC2208USB/ETH EZ Connect USB Ethernet Adapter (10/100)

D-Link DFE-530TX+ 10/100 Fast Ethernet Desktop Adapter

7ft Gray Cat5e UTP Patch Cableno Boots

14ft Gray Cat5e UTP Patch Cable No Boots

Crimp Tool Cat5 RJ45 8pos

Product Features:

8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch

Rack-mountable

Built-in Firewall

Built-in Print Server

VPN Support

ASIN: B000063V09

Product Description

The 8-port Barricade is an ideal all-in-one networking solution for home and small business users. This platform independent multi-functional broadband router combines a 8-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, a built-in print server, an RS 232 Console port for fail-over dial-up or modem connections, and an Internet firewall for security against hackers and other unauthorized users. The Barricade provides a WAN port as well as Network Address Translation (NAT), which extend simultaneous Internet access up to 253 PCs on the LAN. The Barricade fully supports VPN tunneling via PPTP/IPSec pass-through allowing remote users secure access to their corporate infrastructure. This broadband router also allows the connection of multiple users to the Internet using a single WAN/IP address. LAN and IP addresses are auto-assigned and easily managed, and the IP routing supports a range of popular applications.

Customer Reviews:

Reliable networking for the Small LAN.......2005-11-03

I rarely write reviews, but this router has proved so reliable over the past four months that I wanted to actively endorse it. It was easy to install and has not required resetting or any other adjustment since installation. I have used other routers from Linksys and Dlink with mixed to bad results so I was most pleased to finally have a router that quietly did its job with no issues of peformance degradation. I use it for three windows XP and an HP printer.

SMC7008ABR Barricade Very Easy To Use.......2005-09-21

I have very limited knowledge of running a Home LAN so I needed a router that would be easy to set up, maintain, and more importantly provide protection.

This router fits that description;I had it up and running in about 30 minutes. The browser based router setup interface is a breeze to use.

I checked my security settings through the Shields Up website and passed all port security checks.

I am also able to connect my Xbox to Xbox Live without any special router configuration.

Rock solid. I highly recommend this NAT router.

Excellent and reliable unit.......2005-07-05

I have used this unit and its smaller brother (SMC7004ABR) for a few years now.

It has been 99.998% reliable in that time. (I reset the unit only four times in 3 years.) It also has an excellent failover capability, so you can use dial-up, ISDN or even a cell phone as a back up for your standard internet connection.

The default security settings are incorrect, and you must disable remote administration and add a password to the unit. I don't rate against the SMC as other reviewers have because most other vendors have the same default settings. (Linksys for example has remote administration on by default, and uses a well known default password for all its routers.

Despite what another reviewer posted the print server is configurable over the web interface, and you do not need any configuration wizard at all. As a result the printer can be used as a standard UNIX queue with all operating systems, including Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, BSD and of course Windows. I used mine in just this way for years.

As a result of its reliability, and its excellent failover capability I rate this unit at 4 stars. To move up a star it would need better security defaults and additional interface polish. (5 stars is PERFECT in my book)

It is *NOT* platform independent!!.......2004-02-20

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Although SMC deceptively states that this product is "platform independent" you will not find any Macintosh software to configure the print server.

BOTTOM LINE ... Unless you play on a PC the integrated print server will be useless - a real waste of your hard earned money.

Once again SMC does it right.......2004-02-16

This is simply a great product for the price. As a network engineer I am particular about what devices I use to protect my home network and I like the Barricade for several reasons:

1. Ease of setup. Setup on this router is a no-brainer.
2. Reliability. I have not had to reboot it or had it lock up in the 3 months it has been protecting my home network.
3. Features. The Barricade has features that you would expect in a much more expensive solution.

I would recommend this device to anyone.

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