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TRENDnet 54 Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP (Blue) by TRENDnet
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: TRENDnet Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD-ROM Platform: Windows Model: TEW-432BRP Product features: - LAN Ports - 4
- WAN Ports - 1
- Weight - 226 g
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of TRENDnet 54 Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP (Blue)Customer Review: Excellent value after rebate! Great low budget wireless G router. Summary: 5 Stars
I was shopping for a good low-budget router with wireless-G. Mainly it's used for a wired LAN and occasional notebook connection. For the price i paid (just mere tax after rebates), i didn't expect much out of the TEW432BRP. However, the overall experience has by far surpassed my expectation.
First, the installation is too easy and bloatware free. I consider myself computer savvy and have always been trying to avoid using the installation CD from any device i have purchased in the past. The reason, i just don't want any junk software installed along with the device driver on my computer. When i got this Trendnet router, i was curious and pop the installation CD in to see what's in it. It is absolutely clean and contains just a install wizard and a trial network software. You can choose not to install the trial software. The instruction is easy to follow and i successfully installed it in one shot. One thing that surprises me. I use DSL connection. The wizard didn't even ask me for my DSL login/password for the PPPoE setup but connects away successfully. My other routers did. Trendnet is Awesome!
Second, the wired connection is as stable as any major brand's routers. Of course, nobody expects anything less. (I do have a Belkin router that disconnects/reconnects every 5 seconds. Yes, 5 seconds!)
Now the wireless part, i use a Linksys wireless-G adapter and a Airlink+ wireless-b adapter. I set the WLAN on the router to Auto and both notebooks connect fine. I have not thoroughly tested the range yet but from my bedroom to living room, there's no problem so far.
For everyday basic needs, this router delivers. For hardcore gaming network configurations, Linksys or Netgear is your safer bet. I am extremely happy with this Trendnet wireless-G router, and the 3-yr warranty is very generous. The price i paid couldn't even get a Linksys antenna. Instead, i got myself an awesome low-budget wireless-G router.
Description of TRENDnet 54 Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP (Blue)The 54Mbps Wireless G Router offers a complete wireless solution that allows you to share files, an Internet connection, or network resource while protecting your network using enhanced security features. Simply plug your workstations and your broadband modem into the Wireless G router, and configure your broadband connection using its built-in Web Interface. Use the Virtual Server feature to configure any workstation as a Web Server or FTP server easily, allowing users to view files from the Internet. You can also protect your Wireless LAN using 64/128-bit WEP encryption or industry standard WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES algorithms. Increase security by enabling MAC, IP, or Protocol Filtering as well as setting Firewall Rules to limit Internet Access or block malicious intruders from accessing your network.
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