| SMCWEBT-G EZ Connect g Wireless Ethernet Bridge |
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Model: SMCWEBT-G
Brand: SMC
Manufacturer: SMC
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 7
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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SMC
802.11G Ethernet Bridge Adapte |
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| Description: |
Suitable for home and/or office, the EZ Connect g 2.4GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge (SMCWEBT-G) instantly converts any Ethernet device, such as a gaming console, printer, set-top box, point-of-sale terminal, desktop or laptop computer into a wireless network device. This new product is a combo-mode product located in one compact device: Wireless Ethernet Bridge and Access Point with built-in Repeater support via Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Designed for both business and home users, this new bridge provides the speed, coverage, and security expected by today's wireless users. Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the new EZ Connect g Wireless Ethernet Bridge is 15 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless networking devices and is 100% compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. The SMCWEBT-G is the ultimate convenient way to expand your wireless local area network. Main Features Manufacturer: SMC Networks, IncManufacturer Part Number: SMCWEBT-GManufacturer Website Address: www.smc.comProduct Type: Wireless BridgeFrequency Band/Bandwidth: 2.4 GHz ISM Band Transmission Speed: 54MbpsTransmission Speed Details: 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 48Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 36Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 24Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 18Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 12Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 9Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g, 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 5.5Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 2Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 1Mbps IEEE 802.11bInterfaces/Ports: 1 x 10/100Base-TX LANSlot Details: Not ApplicableModules: Not Applicable |
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| User Reviews (7 total): |
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works just fine as a bridge - quick and painless setup, February 28, 2008
By A. MCREN
Took less than 5 minutes to get up and running as a bridge for my DirecTV reciever.
1. manually configured my laptop ethernet interface to use 192.168.2.24
2. since I do MAC filtering, I added the MAC address of the SMC to the allowed list on my Airport base station (it is on the bottom of the unit).
3. powered up the SMC
4. connected to laptop using supplied ethernet cable
5. used web interface to login (didnt bother with CD software)
6. used wizard - put in the SSID and WEP key of my AirPort base station.
7. confirmed and saved settings
8. unplugged from laptop and moved to its new location
9. connected ethernet cable to DirecTV reciever.
10. went to network setup on reciever and chose to connect now.
11. done
After using for it a day, I have to add the following quibble: In my setup there isn't a good way to stash the SMC and I found the front link/activity lights to be annoyingly bright. Fixed this with a piece of electrical tape. Other than that, no issues; downloaded the 10 episode VoD free preview of Tudors with no hiccups (maybe more a testament to my ISP than SMC, but none-the-less).
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Didn't work for me, February 17, 2008
By NightShield1980
I bought this product to connect my Replay TV to my wireless network. It got great reviews so it must be good, right? Sadly, this didn't work for me. It was so frustrating trying to configure the device. I was about to call support when I saw the Linksys WET54G Bridge - now this one works for me.
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Horrible Device, February 8, 2008
By Justin P (NY)
I should have known from the get go that this was going to be a problem. First of all, the only way you can initially connect this device to your network is if you have a domain 192.168.2.x
And if you're like most people you have 192.168.1.x
SO after changing my network config, and connecting to the configuration web site tool 192.168.2.1 you have to enter a password. Fairly standard. Well, I entered the password and the system kept timing out. Not saying the password was incorrect, just a internet timeout. I tried using the CD that comes with the device...no go. VERY buggy software on that disk. I didn't even bother calling technical support, because if I DID get this onto my network and it got reset some how, I wouldn't want to have to go through the pain to get this up and running again. The device is going back tomorrow. If I could rate the device lower I would. I know computers, and this device is awful.
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A waste of time and money, January 19, 2008
By D. Krepak
Setup seemed easy enough but when I couldn't get the unit to connect to my network I called SMC technical support. They couldn't get it to connect either. They thought the unit may be defective but said there wasn't anything they could do to help. They also said it would not work to connect my HD-XA2 to the internet even though it is supposed to allow gaming units, etc. to connect. I returned it and bought the Linksys Wireless N Game Adapter. It cost more but after 5 min. it was setup and working without issues. My HD-XA2 connects to the internet without problem. This unit allows a faster connection to the network than the previous Linksys game adapter.
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3 in 1 Device, November 25, 2007
By - ImmerTech (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA)
This is an excellent 3 in 1 device. It does an excellent job at being a Wireless Ethernet Port for X-Box, PlayStation DirecTV receiver etc. It also works as a Wireless access point. Finally it will repeat your wireless signal if you need it to extend. I currently own two of these and I use one for a Xbox and PlayStation and one for a upstairs DirecTV receiver so that I can download on-demand to it. The only reason I am giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is that it is missing some of the more advanced configuration that I would like to see in a device of this type. But for the basics it is excellent for its price.
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Easy to setup and works., January 11, 2007
By LeeB (Md)
I like this product. I origanly purchased a Linksys to bridge my ReplayTv and router. Four phone calls and around 3:00 AM I learned from Linksys that what I purchased the box that sead "bridging" was the incorect product.
Did a quick search and found this product. I did need to read the instructions to connect. She worked right away. An has been working every day for the past three months with out a problem.
Good product, Recomended
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