U.S. Robotics USR8011 Wireless Cable/DSL Routher (11 Mbps)

From the Manufacturer
Having a problem getting everyone online at the same time? With the U.S. Robotics Wireless Cable/DSL Router, your problem is solved. Get everyone online at the same time, share a single high-speed Internet connection with as many PCs as you have in your home or office, and seamlessly connect to existing wired Local Area Networks (LANs) at work or at home. Networks aren't just for the office - not anymore. Linking all of the PCs in your home, school, or small business into a network is a great way to save time and money.

The U.S. Robotics Wireless Cable/DSL Router makes it easy by combining the functionality of a wireless access point, a router, a 3-port Ethernet switch, a print server, and more, all into a single, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless networking solution. Surf the Web from any room using any computer in your home or office with wireless convenience. Create a digital audio/video jukebox and share the same files without having to burn CDs, save floppy disks, or make multiple copies. Protect your PCs from outside intrusion - powerful firewall, 64- and 128-bit encryption for wireless PC-to-PC security keep out hackers while maintaining maximum performance. The built-in print server makes printing from any computer in your home or office easy without the need for a dedicated PC. Share your high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection across multiple PCs. You can even connect a dial-up modem for backup Internet access to keep you online when you need it most. Have all of this with the convenience of fast 11 Mbps wireless networking. As with all U.S. Robotics products, the Wireless Cable/DSL Router is simple to set up and use. And the included Web-based utility makes setup as easy as 1-2-3. IEEE 802.11b wireless product compatibility means your U.S. Robotics Wireless Cable/DSL Router will work with any other IEEE 802.11b wireless product regardless of the manufacturer. Wireless convenience and ease of use mean you can get quick network access from any room with the ability to add PCs quickly and easily. Start enjoying the convenience of a U.S. Robotics Wireless Cable/DSL Router and you'll see a difference in the way you work and play on the Web.

U.S. Robotics USR8011 Wireless Cable/DSL Routher (11 Mbps)
Average customer rating:

A solid piece of equipment

I don't know why it's got such a Bad rap...

WRONG PURCHASE DECISION!!!

stupid product!

Works, kinda....

U.S. Robotics USR8011 Wireless Cable/DSL Routher (11 Mbps)

Manufacturer: US Robotics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

U.S. Robotics USR2410 Wireless Access PC Card

Product Features:

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports

64-bit or 128-bit key WEP wireless data encryption for security

Full Support for 802.11b Open and Shared Key Authentication

Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet 802.3 10BaseT and PC network LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily

Dynamic IP Address assignment via DHCP or Static IP address assignment by the custom utility

ASIN: B00006BBV9

Customer Reviews:

A solid piece of equipment.......2004-01-15

I've been using mine for a couple of years now, and it's been great around the house. What really knocks me out is the solid metal box construction and beefy antennae. Certainly a cut above most of the plastic garbage on the market. I keep 3 PC's wired into it, as well as a network printer. It's as flawless a switch as I've come to know.

On the wireless side, there are a few weak spots around my house, but I have a sprawling (and well insulated) home & most of the dead-zones show up around plumbing. Although I've read reports here about non-functional WEP, I have yet to experience a problem. My guess is that those who fail are not setting it up properly or are not using compatible equipment. Everything I've thrown at it - from generic WiFi cards to 3COM equipment, to the wife's PDA - has performed flawlessly.

Nice to have access to DMZ's and virtual server setups.

Little secret: it's compatible with the SMC7004AWBR firmware, so upgrades can be kept a little more current, although it comes at the expense of the onboard printserver. This is not such a huge loss these days, however, with the huge run of USB printers. The parallel port is a little obsolete anyhow!

I don't know why it's got such a Bad rap..........2003-11-27

I've had two of these for about a year and a half now. Have only had one problem with the wireless in that time, and all it required was a reboot. Never had any problems with the wired connections either. The print server is an awsome feature... no more having a computer as a dedicated print server. Although you must use a printer with a parallel port, and bidirectional stuff won't work (like all in one, printer and scanners), but that's pretty standard for any printserver. I also have no complaints about the firewall.

To be honest, setting up WEP can be tricky, and I wonder if problems that these people have had with the WEP is because they don't know how to set it up properly. Windows XP wireless encryption and the router's encryption setups are different, so you need to know what your doing. But rest assured the WEP works fine.

That's my Two Bits.

WRONG PURCHASE DECISION!!!.......2003-06-25

I wish I read the previous review before I purchased this router.

Yes, this was a plug and play router. Just plug the broadband/cable connection and viola! Instant internet connection. No disconnects, no problems.

Why stupid? Whenever I turn WEP on, the router becomes useless. How stupid is that? WEP (security: either 64 ot 128 bit) is important but USR failed on this issue.

PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

I trusted the US Robotics name because they made good modems. Now I know they are good only at modems. :(

stupid product!.......2003-06-25

I wish I read the previous review before I purchased this router.

Yes, this was a plug and play router. Just plug the broadband/cable connection and viola! Instant internet connection. No disconnects, no problems.

Why stupid? Whenever I turn WEP on, the router becomes useless. How stupid is that? WEP (security: either 64 ot 128 bit) is important but USR failed on this issue.

PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

I trusted the US Robotics name because they made good modems. Now I know they are good only at modems. :(

Works, kinda...........2002-08-30

Initial setup is pretty simple, takes 5 mins, and that's if you've never setup a router/wireless network before. Range seems good in my 1000 sq ft apartment. Haven't throughly test it yet by going outside, but I'm able to get 11 mbps anywhere in my apartment. Getting the wireless to work in default settings is also pretty quick and straight forward. Only problem I had is once I started using WEP security, the router will freeze for both wired and unwired activity, even after reboot, it will freeze again after a couple of minutes. Will talk to USR, will revise review if problem gets resolved. Otherwise the unit works pretty well. Reference: PC Card I'm using is the USR2410.

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