Microsoft Networking 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port Router

Amazon.com Product Description
With the Microsoft 4-port router, you can connect up to four computers to a single broadband connection (with cable or DSL modem), share files and printers with other computers on your network at up to 100 Mbps, or play games with multiple players on the Internet and within your own network.

Included with the Microsoft 4-port router is an easy-to-use setup wizard, designed to make connecting your computers together easier. The router comes with strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and access control lists. The 4-port router easily connects to your network with universal plug and play for functionality such as voice messaging, video messaging, and games. You can also monitor your network status easily with Microsoft broadband network utility.

Along with the 4-port router, you'll receive a stand (detachable), a power supply cable, an Ethernet cable, a startup guide, a user's guide, a setup CD-ROM, and a blank floppy disk.

System requirements include a computer with a network adapter to configure the router, and external broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem with Ethernet port (not compatible with dial-up modems), Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later to view and use the router management tool, and an available 120 V AC power outlet.

Additional requirements include: a computer with processor running Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components, if necessary, but will not displace your primary browser); 28 MB of available hard-disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (132 MB of available hard disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time); a 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, and a VGA or higher resolution monitor

Note: Not all Internet service providers (ISPs) allow the sharing of a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.

Product Description:
Now networking is easy with the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station. The Microsoft 10/100 Ethernet Wired Base Station makes it easy to connect multiple computers in your home or small office to the Internet through a single broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem.The built-in security features provide strong security features that include a built-in hardware firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT). The virtual private network (VPN) support enables secure remote logon to another network, such as your office network. The universal Plug and Play offers seamless voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other UPnP applications. The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility allows easy monitoring of your network status, and provides product-specific Help topics.

Microsoft Networking 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port Router
Average customer rating:

Very nice, reliable router

Just the thing for XBox Live

Suprisingly Easy to Use and Setup

Works great with XBOX!!

so so

Microsoft Networking 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port Router

Manufacturer: Microsoft
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Easy-to-use Setup Wizard

Strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and default 128-bit wireless security (WEP)

Universal Plug and Play for seamless UPnP applications, such as voice messaging, video messaging, and games

Broadband Network Utility for easy monitoring of your network status

Toll-free product support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

ASIN: B00006IJOA
Release Date: 2002-09-22

Product Description

Now networking is easy with the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wired Base Station. The Microsoft 10/100 Ethernet Wired Base Station makes it easy to connect multiple computers in your home or small office to the Internet through a single broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem.The built-in security features provide strong security features that include a built-in hardware firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT). The virtual private network (VPN) support enables secure remote logon to another network, such as your office network. The universal Plug and Play offers seamless voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other UPnP applications. The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility allows easy monitoring of your network status, and provides product-specific Help topics.

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Microsoft 4-port router, you can connect up to four computers to a single broadband connection (with cable or DSL modem), share files and printers with other computers on your network at up to 100 Mbps, or play games with multiple players on the Internet and within your own network.

Along with the 4-port router, you'll receive a stand (detachable), a power supply cable, an Ethernet cable, a startup guide, a user's guide, a setup CD-ROM, and a blank floppy disk.

Note: Not all Internet service providers (ISPs) allow the sharing of a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.

Customer Reviews:

Very nice, reliable router.......2004-10-06

Usually, I shy away from Microsoft hardware just because they are such a stinking monopoly. However, I purchased this device on the basis of it's price, features and benefits. I have been running this router for 2 years NON-STOP. It has only been off when the power was out, and when it is on, it is constantly in use. I networked our appartment with it, and my roommate has a sleep schedule exactly opposite of mine, so I use it heavily in the day, and he is on it all night. No hardware problems, it is simply a reliable router.

I do not, however, recomend using the software that comes with the router, the "Base Station Managment Tool" or whatever. This is a useless piece of software unless you like to see useless information that is available elsewhere on your computer arranged in one window. It is a waste of space on your disk and has basically no real benefits. Simply plug your router into your broadband, and into each computer. From any computer, go to the "Router Management Tool", which is firmware located on the router itself (type 192.168.2.1 in your browser address line and hit go) and change any settings you need to from there (such as logon information for your ISP). By the way, the person who had to have the original computer on for any subsequent computer to work, this was the mistake they were making. The logon information for their ISP was stored on HER COMPUTER instead of the BASE STATION. Therefore, her computer had to be on in order for the base station to log on to her ISP. Anybody in my appartment is connected to the internet REGARDLESS of what computers are on or off or whatever, which is how it is designed to work, with proper use.

Anyway, if you use this router correctly, and in its simplest form (plug it in to ISP, plug it into computers, no extra software installation), it is super easy and reliable. I would reccomend this product for even people with limited networking knowledge, its simple and works like a charm.

Just the thing for XBox Live.......2004-02-04

I was looking for a cheap router that was compatible with XBox Live, and this was it. I had it up and running with no problems whatsoever in about 10 minutes, and I've had flawless operation ever since. If all you are looking to do is share your high-speed internet connection between two pc's or with an XBox, then I highly recommend this product.

Suprisingly Easy to Use and Setup.......2003-09-18

Once I took this out of the box, I was able to have a network up and running in 5 minutes. I was very suprised as to how easy it was to set up and allow all the computers on the network to share my cable connection. The included software makes everything very simple, and I would definatly recommend this to anyone who wishes to put together a small network in their house or office.

Works great with XBOX!!.......2003-02-19

I bought this router so I could have the internet and XBOX Live running simultaneously. It took just a few minutes to set up, and was very simple. I would highly recommend it!

so so.......2003-01-28

The installation was fine but when I wanted to network to another
computer the router turns off everytime the base computer is off.
So if I want to work on the second computer I first have to start
up the main computer then make sure the routing number is up and
working(lots of times is not) then go to the second computer to
work.

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