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SMC7004AWBR Barricade Cable/DSL router w/ 3-port 10/100Mbps, Print Server, and 802.11b 11Mbps Access Point
SMC7004AWBR Barricade Cable/DSL router w/ 3-port 10/100Mbps, Print Server, and  802.11b 11Mbps Access Point
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Model: SMC7004AWBR
Brand: SMC
Manufacturer: SMC
Average Rating:    (submit your review here)
Total Reviews: 247
Platforms: Windows NT, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, PowerMac, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
 
Features:
Built-in NAT firewall security
Wireless operation at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps
Connects to a cable/xDSL modem, dial-up modem, or Ethernet backbone
All-in-one solution provides switching, IP sharing, print server, and firewall security
Platform independent--works with PC or Mac
 
Description:
The Barricade wireless broadband router is the ideal networking solution for home and small business users alike, providing the ultimate in mobility with its wireless operation. The platform-independent multi-functional router is combined with a 3-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch and incorporates both a built-in print server and firewall security against hackers and other intruders.
 
User Reviews (247 total):
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    Why would you buy a Linksys?, May 26, 2001
By William Kang (Englewood Cliffs, NJ United States)
I had a LinkSys wireless router and got rid of that one and replaced it with the SMC. I am a cable modem user in a wooden structure house. I did keep the LinkSys PC Card (no compatability issues. Haven't used WEP though)

The device works great. Advertised range is very optimistic. The web pages load faster than the LinkSys. It has the parallel print server and serial port (for those not yet on broadband or who want a backup).

The only complaint so far is that the LED lights are recessed, so they are invisible if you are not looking at the device headon.

I do like how they put the ports on the back instead in the front like their previous wireless router. Also the rounded style is an improvement over the very plain, boxy old one.

The presence of only 3 ports may be an issue for some people. Or it could be a justification to get a PCI wireless card for that fourth PC. (glass is half-full/half-empty). Also, there is no dedicated uplink port (not a big deal if you have a hub w/ uplink or crossover cable). The adapter is substantially blukier than the one in the Linksys package. But you do get a 10 foot cable in the box.

    Simple and easy, May 23, 2001
By unknown
I didn't want to run ethernet cable around my house. I am a relative neophyte to home networking, and this package got me up and running in less than 10 minutes. I have fairly vanilla requirements so I haven't needed to get into any of the features this product has. All I wanted was some wireless access for my work applications. This has done well.

I set up the router following the simple instructions and had my sister's G4 Mac securely and seamlessly surfing the net in 5 minutes (the other 5 minutes were dedicated to setting up my laptop....

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