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Summary: Crappy product
Review: I had a different SpeedStream router for about 10 months when it crapped out on me. I sent it in to the manufacturer and about a month later they sent me the Powerline version of their product. I had a lot of trouble setting it up and since their tech support is only open from 7 to 7, I waited a long time to be able to call them for help. Just yesterday, after three months with this new router, the wireless capabilities stopped functioning. Of course, I had to go into work late so I could call their tech support to find this out. So my router is now worthless to me. Luckily it has been 13 months since the purchase date and my warranty is kaput. So I am now in the market for a new router. I guarantee I will never by another SpeedStream product. Crap Crap Crap!
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Summary: Powerline adapter works great
Review: It was easy to get this unit hooked up and the wireless network running -- just follow the quick install instructions and it works. Once it is installed, you need to configure it which is pretty straight forward. Clear and easy to use menus that are accessible from a web browser -- for someone with a bit experience configuring home networks, it was very easy.However, my Intel-based wireless Wi-Fi card did not find the wireless, but I found a note in Speedstream's knowledgbase to change the preamble settings in the card which fixed the problem. Strange, though, while the note claimed you had to make the change in Linksys units as well, it worked without a change with the Linksys Wi-Fi router. On the negative side, I found some major deficiencies with this unit: It did not recognize any of my Linksys gear -- neither the print server nor even a basic switch, whereas my Linksys router recognized this router as part of the network. Equally disappointing, while Linksys' router software shows me all units with their IP addresses on the network, this router only displayed PC's/Notebooks and not print servers or other networking gear. And even worse -- it never found the Speedstream Powerline 802.11b adapter that I wanted to use to install a second access point (and which was the reason to get this router in the first place, so I could connect the two access points via a powerline). And since there is not a single way to debug the Powerline adapter you could not even figure out what was wrong with it. At the end, I had no choice but to return the gear. Verdict: If you start a Wi-Fi network from scratch, you might want to consider this unit. If you plan on mixing gear from different manufacturer's, if you want to install a more sophisticated network, or if you want to connect multiple units through a powerline, look at products from other manufacturers.
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Summary: Gets the basics done, but that's about it
Review: It was easy to get this unit hooked up and the wireless network running -- just follow the quick install instructions and it works. Once it is installed, you need to configure it which is pretty straight forward. Clear and easy to use menus that are accessible from a web browser -- for someone with a bit experience configuring home networks, it was very easy. However, my Intel-based wireless Wi-Fi card did not find the wireless, but I found a note in Speedstream's knowledgbase to change the preamble settings in the card which fixed the problem. Strange, though, while the note claimed you had to make the change in Linksys units as well, it worked without a change with the Linksys Wi-Fi router. On the negative side, I found some major deficiencies with this unit: It did not recognize any of my Linksys gear -- neither the print server nor even a basic switch, whereas my Linksys router recognized this router as part of the network. Equally disappointing, while Linksys' router software shows me all units with their IP addresses on the network, this router only displayed PC's/Notebooks and not print servers or other networking gear. And even worse -- it never found the Speedstream Powerline 802.11b adapter that I wanted to use to install a second access point (and which was the reason to get this router in the first place, so I could connect the two access points via a powerline). And since there is not a single way to debug the Powerline adapter you could not even figure out what was wrong with it. At the end, I had no choice but to return the gear. Verdict: If you start a Wi-Fi network from scratch, you might want to consider this unit. If you plan on mixing gear from different manufacturer's, if you want to install a more sophisticated network, or if you want to connect multiple units through a powerline, look at products from other manufacturers.
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Summary: Great so far
Review: Received the unit yesterday, went to CompUSA to purchase an el cheapo wireless PC Card, had everything set up in 25 minutes. Using laptop + wireless card <----> SpeedStream 2524 now to write this review, I'm downstairs and down the hall from the SpeedStream and have excellent conection. Haven't tried the PowerLine connection yet but plan to in the next month... (NOTE: for all HomePlug/PowerLine devices -- do not plug them into fancy power-strips/surge protectors/UPS!!).
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Summary: Great so far
Review: Received the unit yesterday, went to CompUSA to purchase an el cheapo wireless PC Card, had everything set up in 25 minutes. Using laptop + wireless card <----> SpeedStream 2524 now to write this review, I'm downstairs and down the hall from the SpeedStream and have excellent conection. Haven't tried the PowerLine connection yet but plan to in the next month... (NOTE: for all HomePlug/PowerLine devices -- do not plug them into fancy power-strips/surge protectors/UPS!!).
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Summary: Powerline adapter works great
Review: The unit worked flawlessly out of the box. No hassle. It connected with other powerline accessories in areas where wireless could not reach. Great product.
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Summary: Not a Good Buy
Review: This is an unreliable and soon to be discontinued router. Mine worked well for 5-6 months then died. Ironically, it was a factory replacement for an original SpeedStream router that died after only 4 months. SpeedStream is getting out of the router business, so beware of buying this soon-to-be-orphaned device.
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Summary: Died at 13 months
Review: This router worked great for 13 months and then just went completely belly-up. I notice I'm the second person to state this. Beware.
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Summary: Crappy product
Review: This worked like a charm - I'd read the mixed reviews here of the Powerline ( HomePlug ) performance in these Siemens systems. But, (even with a separate aftermarket CanTenna attached and aimed) I was getting no usable wireless signal from my Siemens 2524 wireless router in a separate building nearby, so I decided to try the HomePlug feature, and got a SS2521 WAP. Ran the included disk, plugged in the 2521 item when prompted, and bingo - 99% signal strength, 100% link quality. And, contrary to a review I read here, it is NOT necessary that this SS2524 router be on the same electrical circuit as the WAP. In my location, the 2521 WAP is not only on a wholly different circuit, but in an entirely different building from the 2524 router, and it works perfectly. (This building is on the same side of the electrical meter as the router - I understand the signal will not cross a meter.) So, now we have perfect, full-strength wireless service literally anywhere there's a power outlet!
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Summary: Wireless and more
Review: This worked like a charm - I'd read the mixed reviews here of the Powerline ( HomePlug ) performance in these Siemens systems. But, (even with a separate aftermarket CanTenna attached and aimed) I was getting no usable wireless signal from my Siemens 2524 wireless router in a separate building nearby, so I decided to try the HomePlug feature, and got a SS2521 WAP. Ran the included disk, plugged in the 2521 item when prompted, and bingo - 99% signal strength, 100% link quality. And, contrary to a review I read here, it is NOT necessary that this SS2524 router be on the same electrical circuit as the WAP. In my location, the 2521 WAP is not only on a wholly different circuit, but in an entirely different building from the 2524 router, and it works perfectly. (This building is on the same side of the electrical meter as the router - I understand the signal will not cross a meter.) So, now we have perfect, full-strength wireless service literally anywhere there's a power outlet!
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