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Summary: GREAT PRODUCT W/ POOR SETUP WIZARD
Review: bought to connect Windows XP and 98SE computers, the system has a strong signal and has been very reliable.
The Network Utility feature is excellent for home use.
Only negative was a poor quality install wizard on the included software CD. Had to use MSN tech support, but they were cheerful and efficient (minimal wait time). Tech Support rep said that the install wizard is a little buggy and doesn't work as well as they hoped...other than having to "ask for help" it's a great purchase which has expanded our in home computer capability AND enjoyment.
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Summary: Working great, needed tech support however
Review: During set-up of the base station (on an XP machine), installation could not detect my internet connection (even though all the lights were on, on both the modem and the base station). Tried to re-install and re-set the base station several times. Finally I called tech support, which was EXCELLENT. I completed installation (without internet detection) and then was told to power down both the modem and the base station. Once I did that, everything connected. I installed the adapter on my second PC (Windows ME) in about five minutes and everything has been working great, to include file and printer sharing. Speed downstairs is a max 11 mps. Overall, great product and great tech support.
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Summary: Working great, needed tech support however
Review: During set-up of the base station (on an XP machine), installation could not detect my internet connection (even though all the lights were on, on both the modem and the base station). Tried to re-install and re-set the base station several times. Finally I called tech support, which was EXCELLENT. I completed installation (without internet detection) and then was told to power down both the modem and the base station. Once I did that, everything connected. I installed the adapter on my second PC (Windows ME) in about five minutes and everything has been working great, to include file and printer sharing. Speed downstairs is a max 11 mps. Overall, great product and great tech support.
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Summary: Does NOT included everything needed to network two computers
Review: Even though this kit clearly advertised that it contained "Everything you need to create a wireless network for TWO desktop computers" that turned out not to be the case. Because my current modem connected via the USB and not an ethernet card (like the majority of cable modem installations lately), I was told by microsoft that I would need to go out and purchase an ethernet card and an ethernet cable before I could use this kit to hook up both computers.
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Summary: Does NOT included everything needed to network two computers
Review: Even though this kit clearly advertised that it contained "Everything you need to create a wireless network for TWO desktop computers" that turned out not to be the case. Because my current modem connected via the USB and not an ethernet card (like the majority of cable modem installations lately), I was told by microsoft that I would need to go out and purchase an ethernet card and an ethernet cable before I could use this kit to hook up both computers.
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Summary: Cool For Routing, Poor For Serving
Review: First off, this is the coolest thing in the world. The firewall and routing capabilities are fantastic! Local ISPs normally block ports for hosting your own web site, amongst other lower ports. But with this baby you can open up a new port for anything, which you can point to whatever computer on the network... and whatever port you like. The help files were sufficient for me to just read and succeed at this. Thing is, your web site wouldn't be a standard IP address, but rather http://68.xxx.xxx.xx:8080.
Here's the bad part though. When I turn on my computer, sometimes I have to unplug the wireless device and plug it back in to get it to work. I guess Microsoft is working on this from what I hear. I sure hope it's fixed soon.
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Summary: Very disappointing - Don't buy this ...
Review: I fell for the Microsoft brand and selected this product from among a multitude of alternatives.The product lasted only three weeks, after which it simply stopped working. I talked to the MS technical support (which was very helpful, by the way), and we determined that the NIC was defective. I ended up returning it and got a similar Wi-Fi kit from Belkin. It has been working GREAT!! Don't be tempted by the MS brand. Look at the products for their own value - and pick Belkin, Sony, NetGear, etc. ... just not MS!!
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Summary: Works with Tivo Series 2
Review: I have two 80 hour series 2 Tivos connected with the wireless
network and so far have not had a single problem the system.
The inital setup with Windows Xp was not as smooth as I would have liked. The installation disk failed on setup. I will have to
say that Microsoft customer support was great. I only had about
30 seconds of wait time till I was talking to an actual person
that really knew something about the product. The usb adaptor setup in Tivo went very easily. Give it a try if you have Tivo.
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Summary: Easy Wireless Networking
Review: I have two computers on different ends of my house and needed to share a broadband connection. I choose this product because it includes everything that you will need to set it up. Installation was fairly easy. I gave only 4 stars because when I installed the base station it did not detect my broadband connection. Luckily I read a review that said to download the updated firmware before trying to install the base station. Make sure to download the firmware before installing the base station. If the base station does not detect your internet connection, finish the install and then update the firmware. This will save you some time. I have had the wireless networking kit for about a month now and have had no problems. The network is much faster then the broadband connection so I don't notice any difference in speed on the internet with either computer. Overall a great product for someone with little to no networking knowledge.
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Summary: Fantastic Tech Support
Review: I purchased this product to network 2 desktop PC's. One is a brand new machine running XP, the other Windows 98. The initial setup was very easy. It includes a blank floppy to copy your network settings from one PC to the other. This worked flawlessly even with the two different versions of windows. I encountered problems, however, when I upgraded the firmware. Both computers could access the Internet but could not see each other for file sharing, etc. After a week of messing around with it, I finally broke down and called tech support. These guys know what they are doing! The tech support person spent almost an hour on the phone with me getting my network up and running. It turned out I had several conflicts with old firewall, antivirus software and video drivers. You can be confident in making this purchase if for no other reason that it has 2 years of unlimited tech support. I have a better opinion of Microsoft after this experience
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