Reviews of the 3Com Home Wireless Router
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy to install; Wi-Fi compliant; integrated firewall; supports cable.
The Bad: No telephone jack.
The Bottom Line: This well-designed gateway makes it easy for home users to network several computers wirelessly and share a high-speed Internet connection.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 5498 other Bridges & Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 45/100 = fair.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: 3Com was one of the first companies to recognize the importance of the home networking market. Last year, the company underwent a realignment of its product line in order to focus exclusively on the home and small-office markets. The 3Com Home Wireless Ga
Manufacturer: 3Com Direct
Part number: 3CRWE50194
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices None
- Enclosure Color Black
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Digital video input format None
- Data transfer rate 11 Mbps
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b
- Transport protocol NetBEUI/NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, PPP
- Max Range Indoors 300 ft
- Selectable Channels Qty 35
- Status indicators Link activity, Power
- Features 40-bit encryption, Firewall protection, DHCP support, NAT support
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u
Processor / Memory Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Storage Removable None
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 3 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 3, Network - Radio-Ethernet, 1 x Modem - RJ-45 - 1
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable - 6 ft
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 110/220 V ? 10%
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
User Opinions
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