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Summary: Network In a Box
Review: After spending several weeks doing my home work I choose Linksys FESWSK5 switched 10/100. I am connecting two computers one with pentium 233 and the 2nd with an Amd k6/450 3d processor. Knowing a litte about computers and how to find the drivers on a cd or a floopy helps.I did not have any trouble with setting up either computer. the AMD computer also has a high speed network card in it as well, I thought that I might have trouble with the cable modem and network card but I did not.I would recommend that you spend the time to do your home work, on the type of network you want, and spend a little extra money for the network switched 10/100 instead of the network hub. I think that even A first time user could get their network up and running if they brought this network in a box.
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Summary: Truly, a network in a box. Just add computers
Review: For once, I was actually completely happy with a computer product bought retail. I put it on 2 machines running win98 and it went literally without problem. The kit provides you with all the hardware, software, and manuals that any semi-computer literate person will need. I highly recommend this product to anybody who has need for a stable and easy to install network. Not to mention it's really fast.
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Summary: Great Value
Review: I bought the kit a couple month ago and i really cant complain about it. It works great and was easy to install on my Me and 98 pcs. I would highly recommend it to anybody lookin' for a starter kit. And honestly, where else do you get a switched kit for 79 bucks?
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Summary: A near perfect starter kit
Review: I bought this kit to connect two computers (one running Win2k the other running Win 98) and ADSL internet connection. When I got it, i opened it up, and was surprised to see it came with Descent 3, detailed manuals for easy installation. But no Win2k drivers included, no problem though I went to there web site and downloaded them in seconds. Installing the NIC in the Win2k system was a breeze. The problem came the my Win98 unit but not because it was Win98 but because it had a AMD chip. After fixing that problem (PCI/IRQ Steering with AMD as stated in the NIC manual if you search) Everything went smooth and can be. I would have given 5 stars it the AMD problem was more than just a foot note in the manual. All and all one great networking kit at a good price that will allow me to add more computer later. I transfered a 214 meg file in 1:36 (2255.7 kB/Sec Avg 3191.7kB/Sec max)
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Summary: I Couldn't Get it to Work
Review: I couldn't get it to work with my Windows ME computer, although it installed just fine on my Windows 98 computer. There was no mention of Windows ME on their web site or with their drivers, so I suspect there's an interface issue they haven't sorted out. I was not pleased with their support -- noone answered their help line and 6 e-mails to their designated e-mail address went unanswered. Whereas I'm unhappy with Linksys, Amazon gets 5 stars because they couldn't have been more helpful and timely with the return.
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Summary: Windows ME worked for me
Review: I just installed this product today and connected one WinME PC to one Win98 PC. It worked very well to follow the Win98 directions for both installations. I must admit I was a bit skeptical it would work after I read the reviews here and looked at the Linksys web site. The product web page listed ME as compatible, but there were no other ME references after doing a search on the site. Anyway, I think this product works well. So far it's been running for an hour :). I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Windows ME worked for me
Review: I just installed this product today and connected one WinME PC to one Win98 PC. It worked very well to follow the Win98 directions for both installations. I must admit I was a bit skeptical it would work after I read the reviews here and looked at the Linksys web site. The product web page listed ME as compatible, but there were no other ME references after doing a search on the site. Anyway, I think this product works well. So far it's been running for an hour :). I highly recommend it.
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Summary: M.E.? M.E.? M.E.?
Review: I want this product so bad I can taste it.Problem is, it appears that it is useless to use it with windows ME. Customers, no matter where they go, seem to have no choice but to assume that if the requirements say the product works with 98, then it will work with ME. The reason is that hardly anyone bothers to mention ME, whether it is compatible with their product or not.ME may not be the most reliable OS but MANY MANY people have it.The situation is ridiculous.
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Summary: Great buy great value...
Review: I'm using it with cable connection..Excellent performace... Don't even think about it just add it in your cart...Don't forget it comes with bonus software where you can share your internet connection...Just download the new version of the software and use the same Serial # and Key on the back of the CD.I think company who is providing the sw has changed since they've written the manuals....Also couldn't get the game working properly just give it a try on that.
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Summary: Couldn't be simpler
Review: I've been changing operating systems a lot lately and have had no problem connecting two ME's, a ME and a W2K and a ME and an XP. There's no much to do, really. Just hook it up and run the Home Network Connection Wizards. Assign the shared drives, printers, etc. and you're done. The manual is helpful and easy to follow.
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