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Summary: Doesn't work well with PPP networks!
Review: I do consider myself tech savvy, and yet spent an unsuccessful 5 hours diagnosing why it wouldn't play well with a PPPoE DSL account. Finally gave up and will have to bite the bullet on Comp USA's crappy 15% restocking fee.Perhaps an option NOT to use the "Wizard"? Microsoft, are you listening? Putting stickers everywhere to "MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST" is a real turn off!
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Summary: What a mistake
Review: I had set up wired networks before and wanted to add a wireless laptop to my home wired network. I down-loaded the MBN user's guide, read it and learned on page 46 it promised to do exactly that. I purchased the MN-500 and bought Microsoft's notebook adaptor too, because there might be a need to contact customer support and two vendors complicate things. Out of the box, the stuff did not work. I attempted this on PC with Windows XP, a PC with Windows ME. Same bad story. The India tech-support is useless. It turns out the drivers simply do not work with PPPoE. But, what a mess the set-up created! The Microsoft set-up disk ruined a perfectly good laptop that is used for PowerPoint presentations for two weeks. The set-up installed hidden spy-ware that kept attempting to access the non-functioning wireless network at home and blocked access to the corporate networks used for presentations. It took hours of rooting through the registry and using removal software (thanks EarthLink) before it worked again. My story is not unique check the wireless forums on the internet. I have never posted a review here before, but I felt it was important to do a user's review of this product.
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Summary: Microsoft Wireless LAN
Review: Although I've worked in the computer industry for 30 years, I just recently stepped up to broadband and a home wireless network. I bought microsoft's MN-700, 802.11g wireless base & MN-720, 802.11g PCMCIA notebook adapter. In about a hour (including a large ... 14MB ... firmware update) I was up and running. Simple to install and operate. Couldn't be happier. I'm not going to "stress" test it, but for printer/files/broadband acess sharing, it's great. The reasonable price and great security are addtional bonuses. I highly recommend the product.
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Summary: Easy Setup, Great Range and Performance
Review: It took a few minutes to get this setup and working from my cable modem. Compared to my previous router (SMC 7004AWBR), this one has better range and supports UPnP - critical if you like to use MSN Messenger and the advanced features. Before trying this one I tried to get a Netgear model working and had no luck getting an IP address. After spending hours on the phone and trying everything, the Netgear rep told me to return it. I am glad I chose this router in the end.
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Summary: No Problems
Review: 1st time wireless user and big surprise...no problems, set up base station , and 2 remote computers (notebook & kids PC) in about 15-20 mins, use a cable modem, have XP on all machines with Norton firewall and Antivirus. All up and running and no signal drops etc. PS just to be safe I downloaded the base station patch before beginning the install. Cheers
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Summary: After 2 hours with tech support it worked for 2 minutes
Review: Used a new computer with XP. I spent a total of 12 hours and finally gave up
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Summary: It is wow!
Review: I got it installed within an hour including applying a huge patch for the base station. I was uncomfortable abt the fact that microsoft might want to issue patches now and then as usual and we have to keep patching it up.
Pros:
1 Easy to install
2 Works as wired and wireless
3 With wifi pda it would be real fun(not tried)
4 No wire clutter
5 Has WPA which is next thing in wifi
6 Wifi certified
7 Feeling of sitting with a laptop in any room is awesome
8 Good speed though might diminish with distance
Cons:
1 The network adapters for computers costs as much as base station
2 The xp and windows 2000 interface for the network card is different and might be confusing at the beginning though the base is same.
3 If wep or wpa is not configured by the user any one can use the network and access the shared files folders
4 Microsot might keep sending patches and one has to install it diligently
5 Concern about creating more radio waves in your environment without knowing the effects on ones health - phones work on similar frequency but they are for short conversations and not running 24 hrs
6 Not much flexibility in setting up of the firewall I havn't tried any more esotoric options in the networking workd like vpn etc. I did download files while cooking and watching the download. I havn't tried any distances more than the 1000 ft apt area. Prospects of checking email in the restroom is awesome - onestep closer to microsoft's plans to bring computers to public toilets. Bottomline is I am keeping my wifi. 4 stars instead of 5 because of fear of many more patches coming down the way though some will be nice upgrade and some for bug fixes. Disclaimer:
I am not related to the company in anyway except as a customer. Every user may not have same experience as me. All persons reading this review read it and deceide for themselves their choices.
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Summary: YOU CAN'T ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE!
Review: I have been around the globe and back searching for the right networking. I told myself that I would want it for internet, network printing, and sharing files. I read tons of reviews and listened to stories from my friends and relatives about many companies. Being the gullible person that I am, I bought D-link. I thought I had a one in a million chance of having to return it considering the fact that they are the #1 leading company for networking. Well I had a four day weekend from work to set it up to enjoy and admire the wonderful technology. That was my dream, not my reality. The "quick installation guide" shouldn't even come with it because it won't do you any good. The service is pointless because they don't have a clue about setting it up. I called 11 times total. You can tell the technician 1 level has people just reading the words off paper because they all were the same. AFTER 3 DAYS of pure torture, it was working. *Problem*: It worked every 30 seconds. I spent another day fixing it and got to know every tech's name there: Mark, Carlos,etc (now you know that is a problem right there). So I returned the waste of space and purchased this Microsoft MN-700 with of course the network adapter for my laptop. From the reviews I read I heard it worked and was easy. I couldn't believe that because the D-link ratings are higher than this for some very odd reason. Keep in mine I am a tech person and work with computers constantly. So I bought it after talking with a friend who told me that she had it and it was perfect. The first feature I noticed that was different was that right on the box it said you could network for printing and transferring files. With the D-link, it didn't say it on the box and from every single option on the D-link webpage, I don't think there is a way to do that which isn't at all what I truly wanted. Plus if they are the same price, why not get more for your buck. Now all the other reviews said it only took 15 minutes. I definetely disagree with them because that is false advertisement. It only took 10 minutes :) . I had *2* laptops and a desktop running at the speed of light in 10 minuts. The setup was absolutely amazing from where I was coming from. First of all, YOU GET REAL SOFTWARE!!! With D-link, you are praying that you can access your own personal website for your system. That is BS because if you needed help then obviously the web isn't looking good. The interface is wonderful and nicely setup. You can view detailed specs of your system. When you setup their quick installation guide (which actually works) follow it exactly and carefully and there is no way to come to any problems. It is very fast. In fact, I am typing this review ON MY LAPTOP. I am able to send my docs. directly to the printer wirelessly! No more saving to floppy disk and bringing over, etc. I can share my documents with other computers and I think music files. Still trying out all the features. KEEP IN MIND that you can't share everything!!! Program files is locked and some other files are too. Plus, even files that are allowed to share won't let you share even if you can access one's computer from another computer. They have a nice customer service considering I only called them once with a miniscule problem. For the curious, the question was: How do I share files with other computers? See they tell you a little about that in the wonderful big manual that comes with it (that D-link doesn't have), but you have a 1 in 20 chance of picking a folder that matches the information in the book. See each folder is different. If you right click on one folder it might be a major folder where the option would be *Sharing and Security* whereas the minor folders don't have one. Of course I was clicking on the minor so I wasn't doing it right. ***Remember when you call, you have started the first day of the 2 years you can call for free!*** I didn't care because I know I wouldn't use them again because the whole product is so simple and if there ever was a problem, I just would take the software off and start over again. Well this is my review and I am sure you can trust my help. This product you WILL NOT be dissapointed of. This is wonderful and works like it is suppose to. I am running windows XP so that I am sure this will work. Thank you for reading.
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Summary: So many problems installing on Win ME
Review: Opened box and attempted install. Software keeps locking up...Internet Extorter won't open when connected to router (works fine when connected to cable modem directly). After much fussing about, got the software to configure and load correctly but requires unplugging network cable from computer first. Also, compared to other router products I've used, the web interface is SLOWWWWWWWW...noticed this device is running WinCE...hmmm. Works ok with win2k, but can't connect my Orinoco Silver (802.11b) to the router (may be a card issue rather than router). Highly recommend investigating other choices from established netoworking companies that don't release beta products!
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Summary: Works like a trooper
Review: The MSFT base station router works like a charm. While I work in the software industry, I am *clueless* about network setup issues. I deal with software, not hardware. Anyway, the setup was quick and painless. I've had none of the problems indicated by others. The connection is fast, strong throughout the house. I do have an occasional drop, but this is infrequent. Note that I only have one laptop at the house. Chapter 2 of the extended setup guide (not the quick-start) details how to do this, and it is really quite easy to set up. A friend of mine is also running the same hub (with 802.11b cards, however) and has had experience similar to mine.
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