absolutely smooth sailing | Siemens SpeedStream 2-Port DSL/Cable Router (SS2602)

Simple cheap home networking solution | Siemens SpeedStream 2-Port DSL/Cable Router (SS2602)

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	• Siemens SpeedStream 2-Port DSL/Cable Router (SS2602) Siemens Siemens average customer review:based on 11 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Low Price does NOT mean cheap

This little box has all the power of a 3com, netgear (3/4times as expensive) or a dlink (twice as expensive).

It only has two ports, but will work with up to 254 computers like a dlink or netgear. I have multiple 2-15 computer networks running off this little box and it's been performing flawlessly.

It's MUCH more friendly than a sonicwall or 3com though a little less userfriendly than a dlink, but any semicompetent tech with a basic understanding of ip and firewalls would have an easy time setting it up if they RTDM (Read The D$*# Manual).

Never needed tech support so I can't say how that is.

All of this is from the point of view of a tech who understands about NAT, firewalls and other semi-basic network knowledge. If you're a novice looking for a simple setup you might be able to get away with this if you Read the instructions, but I'd recommend hiring a tech and saving yourself a lot of trouble if you don't really want to spend time learning about the geek terminology.

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absolutely smooth sailing

We were looking around for a simple router/firewall, that would automatically protect against hackers, and streamline net access in our small office network. Amazingly, this incredibly inexpensive product does the trick nicely. It took about 15 minutes to get up and running, counting the time to type into the router our Sympatico DSL internet account details: name, password, and set connection type to PPPoE. Getting notieably faster internet speeds now that one of the workstations is completely finished from having to work the tiresome role of a proxy server. Bonus, it has cool power user features: triggered port opening, and client filtering based on time/day of week. The two guys who left negative comments seem totally clueless because: first, the firmware in the unit is burning fast; second, I configured the router with great ease before connecting to the internet. Excellent little product, as another reviewer said, as it's in a hard plastic casing, avoid dropping on stone/concrete flooring.

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Simple cheap home networking solution

I have 2 PCs at home and just upgraded my broadband from an internal DSL modem (fried after a recent power failure) to a new external cable modem connection. Whereas before I used one PC as an internet proxy server and connected the other PC with a hub, this ...item lets both machines talk to each other at 100base-T speeds and share a broadband internet connection.
Setup was a snap--you connect everything, make sure TCP/IP on both computers is set to DHCP ("automatic"), and reboot the computers. At that point, they're getting their IP addressing from the router, acting as a DHCP server, while the router deals with the ISP. Then you connect to the router's HTML admin interface (NOT an external website, as another reviewer seemed to think), and run though a few wizards. When it's done, you're sharing the connection between both PCs (and with an el cheapo hub, you can add lots more) and a basic hardware firewall provides at least some degree of security.

The printed documentation is just the basics to get you started, the more complete docs are in a PDF file on a CD. Since the full-blown documentation is only 32 pages, this baffles me--is it really cheaper to create a CD instead of printing a 32-page pamphlet?

So far, so good. It's simple yet has a lot of features I might use in the future--VPN support and NAT to name a few. For 40 bucks, it's a great deal.

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The SpeedStream 2-port DSL/Cable router is powerful, affordable, easy-to-use Broadband connection sharing solution. Its robust routing functionality provides existing DSL or cable modem connections with vital firewall protection, IP sharing capabilities, and essential routing features without confusing complexity or technical compromise. Ideal for simple home networks, the dual-port configuration gives two PCs online security without the added cost of a hub. As network needs grow, attaching an Ethernet hub easily brings network security to an entire household.The SpeedStream 2-port DSL/Cable router makes secure broadband sharing a reality - without sacrificing on-line gaming, streaming video, or real-time audio. Get a SpeedStream 2-port DSL/Cable router and share your broadband life!

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