Other Computer Networking - Product Reviews

tjearls - (September 29, 2004) I now carry the wi-fi signal locator on my keychain. This detects wi-fi signals, but it doesn't indicate whether they are open or secured networks. So far, that is the only downside. I really like the size and so far it has detected numerous wi-fi networks.

ArtArtArtArt - (October 12, 2004) The Linksys/Cisco NSLU2 acts as a windows file share device. I have used it with Win2K and WinXP without any issues. Just type in the file share and start working. There is a built-in web server as well for non-windows systems that don't support the Windows NetBios network shares, and for the NSLU2's administration. The only real issue I have with the NSLU2 that you have to push the damn button to turn it on, like in the event of a power failure, when you are away from home. Linksis/Cisco should simply remove the button. The proprietary disk format isn't a big deal unless the disk already has a bunch of data on it that you want to keep. The unit is very small and can handle 2 x 250GB di

michrech - (June 29, 2004) Both of these devices are DOA. Initial setup was very simple. Plug the device in, run the utility that is on the CD it comes with (Windows only, as far as I know) and it will walk you through everything (you can manually configure without the software, but it requires changing your computers network settings - info comes with device). The web interface on it is OK. The page you are presented with for setting up backup jobs could use quite a bit of work (as well as the documentation that goes with it). It's not obvious as to how you are supposed to enter server/share names into it. Having only 6 slots for backup jobs kinda sucks. Luckily the server I'm wanting to backup has exactly 6, b

websurfer88 - (12/21/2008) Don't waste your time and money for the Drobo share. The unit is expensive, and is super slow. Copying a few files takes a long time to do. The same files that can be copied to a USB in 10mins takes over 1 hr. DROBO should release a new model this I hope. The RAID unit is quite fast and reliable but the share (mounting as a new drive for PCs) is like a joke with early 19th century technology. Also, many storage vendor gives out the network share piece for free.

brizuelat - (02/04/2008) Besides the fact that one cannot use a hard disk over 250 GB, this small interface unit does quite a bit. Having used two for work, one can fully appreciate its use. Of course, one could potentially alter the firmware with Linux, but for others, the simple to use web-based configuration guide is just enough. Should you need, though, say, two or four TB, an industrial sized storage device will do best.

nowlen - (01/07/2008) I've been playing around with networks for some time and have the house set up with both wired and wireless connections. A few weeks ago I installed a media server and was trying to use on the wireless network but it kept losing the signal. I had to reboot the thing constantly so I decided to try one of these extension kits. WOW! - it was almost TOO easy - it truly was plug and play. I tried it on my other wireless devices and the speed blows the wireless away and eliminates all the inherent wireless problems such as security and fluctuating signals. I ordered a second set of these which, using my existing router, will give me 12 hard wired ports and I'll be using these throughout my home. The wireless will still be in place for visitors, but for my home, it's Good-Bye wireless. If you look around, you can find these for less than $80 a set.