I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:

Prior to the most recent flash BIOS update, wireless connections the router would frequently and randomly lock up. This was not a factor of distance, and resetting the computer/wireless card would not always fix the problem. I have not had these problems since the most recent flash.

My experience with technical support isn't very positive, but seems relatively typical of the industry. They clearly go by a checklist and endeavor to trying to find point blame it on some other component of the network. Ultimately I was able to find an obscure technical note on their web site that described the same problem.

I could never get the printing functionality to work from Windows 2000. (9x wasn't a problem, however.) I stopped trying when I realized my particular printer model (HP970) has both serial and USB connectors which I connect into each machine.

Range varies -- usually I can work on the front or back porch, or anywhere within the house EXCEPT the kitchen -- a running microwave will kill the connection. Speed definitely drops off with distances or obstacles. With medium/40-bit encryption enabled, 25' and three walls away, I get about 140kbps.

Although I'm happy now, it shouldn't take nine months to work the bugs out of the system. I don't have comparables to ascertain how much wireless networking is overhyped, but feel this sort of box should be relatively easy for a moderately technical user to set up.

I bought this thing because CNET gave it their prestigious "Editor's Choice" award. I'll never make that mistake again. Go ahead and read personal reviews there after this and you will see that I'm not alone.

DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER.

It kept randomly dropping the connection, requiring a reboot to get it working again. It gets really old rebooting the router 5 times per day, trust me.

Tech support will blame everything except the router. Don't bother calling them.

This is a very common problem with this router. The guys at COMP USA said that they have had a lot of them returned for the same reason.

Don't waste any more time. Go buy the Netgear wireless router, and cards for that matter (especially if you're running Win XP). My system is working flawlessly now. I couldn't be happier.

I am not very knowledgeable about computer hardware but the installation of the router and the related PC card was not difficult. I also wanted to be able to use a printer connected to the desktop computer. I was able to set that up as well. I did contact a customer service rep at Siemens to walk me through a configuration problem. She answered the phone quickly and solved my problems immediately.

Try it, you'll like it!