Siemens SpeedStream 11Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router and PCMCIA Adapter Bundle ( BNDLESS2623 )

Product Description
The SpeedStream« wireless DSL/cable router expands network boundaries. Together with an existing DSL or cable modem connection, it brings the freedom of high-speed, wireless broadband connectivity to home and SOHO networks. It provides enhanced firewall security to protect sensitive data while you enjoy Internet gaming, video and IP telephony.

Average customer rating:

Works once the BIOS is upgraded
Works once the BIOS is upgraded
Easy Setup, decent range, no detachable antenna
Un-Expected Result!
Siemens Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2623)

Siemens SpeedStream 11Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router and PCMCIA Adapter Bundle ( BNDLESS2623 )

Manufacturer: Siemens
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Wireless router/3-port switch
Built-in firewall & print server
11Mbps wireless PCMCIA card

ASIN: B0000631YJ

Customer Reviews:

Works once the BIOS is upgraded.......2002-12-10

Initially, this appears to be an interesting device: four port hub, a networked printer port, wireless access and firewall/router. It could theoretically substitute for my three separate Linksys devices.

I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:

Prior to the most recent flash BIOS update, wireless connections the router would frequently and randomly lock up. This was not a factor of distance, and resetting the computer/wireless card would not always fix the problem. I have not had these problems since the most recent flash.

My experience with technical support isn't very positive, but seems relatively typical of the industry. They clearly go by a checklist and endeavor to trying to find point blame it on some other component of the network. Ultimately I was able to find an obscure technical note on their web site that described the same problem.

I could never get the printing functionality to work from Windows 2000. (9x wasn't a problem, however.) I stopped trying when I realized my particular printer model (HP970) has both serial and USB connectors which I connect into each machine.

Range varies -- usually I can work on the front or back porch, or anywhere within the house EXCEPT the kitchen -- a running microwave will kill the connection. Speed definitely drops off with distances or obstacles. With medium/40-bit encryption enabled, 25' and three walls away, I get about 140kbps.

Although I'm happy now, it shouldn't take nine months to work the bugs out of the system. I don't have comparables to ascertain how much wireless networking is overhyped, but feel this sort of box should be relatively easy for a moderately technical user to set up.

Works once the BIOS is upgraded.......2002-12-10

I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:

Easy Setup, decent range, no detachable antenna.......2002-06-11

Great product. Easy, web based setup.
The range is decent, but i wish this unit had detachable/replaceable antennas so i could add a high gain antenna to the unit.

Un-Expected Result!.......2002-05-13

I just buy that product, as I thought siemens have name in the Broadband technology, but after installing it, i get very unexpected result. I used netgear wireless card, install it very easily, but after working sometime, it stop responding. first I thought that there is problem in network card, i remove the drivers re-install it, reboot my laptop, but didnt work, i place my laptop adjacent to the siemens AP but no use. Then i reboot the AP and wow, its worked, but after some time ,it again stop responnding. the next thing i did i return it back, now looking for something else!

Siemens Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2623).......2002-04-22

I bought this cable router along with a Siemens wireless PCMCIA card to network my PC and laptop. I was quite impressed with this product for its ease of installation. The strength of the wireless signal is quite good and reliable. Initially, I ran into setup problems because the encription on the router and the wireless card were different. The printed instructions that come with the package are insufficient but the instructions included in the CD are very detailed. Another excellent feature of this router is that it allows you to add a printer to the network. The setup is actually quite simple and the printer can be shared and accessed wirelessly from the laptop.

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