Motorola SURFboard Gateway SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem

Motorola SURFboard Gateway SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem Review

Motorola SURFboard Gateway SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem Feature

• DOCSIS 3.0 Certified - backwards compatible to DOCSIS 2.0, & 1.1
• Cable Interface - F-Connector, female 75 ohms
• Network Interface - Four Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet Ports
• Wi-Fi Interface - 802.11n, Dual Band (Backwards compatible with 802.11b/g)
• Regulatory - RoHS Compliant, FCC, UL listed (U.S. & Canada), Industry Canada, CE, ENERGY STAR Qualified, CoC Compliant, MEPS Compliant

The SBG6580 SURFboard Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway enables the delivery of innovative ultra-broadband data and multimedia services as well as high-bandwidth home networking. Designed for seamless mobility, Motorola’s SBG6580 is a fully integrated all-in-one home networking solution that combines the functionality of a DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, four-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch with advanced firewall, and an 802.11n Wi-Fi access point in a sleek, stylish package for the sophisticated consumer. It’s the perfect networking solution for the home, home office, or small business, allowing users to create a custom network to share a single ultra-broadband connection, files, and networked peripherals using wired or Wi-Fi connectivity. Cost-effective, efficient, and secure, the SBG6580 enables users to maximize the potential of their existing resources, while benefiting from next generation high-bandwidth services.

Cisco-Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem

Cisco-Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem Review

Cisco-Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem Feature

• USB or Ethernet connection
• Up to 42 Mbps download speeds, 10 Mbps upload
• "Always On" connection; no more busy signals or timeouts
• Vertical footprint makes positioning easy
• Fully compatible with Linksys routers to connect multiple computers to broadband internet

If you’re tired of the slow & frustrating performance of 56k modems & dial-up Internet providers, then your salvation is here in the form of the Linksys BEFCMU10 EtherFast Cable Modem. With a cable modem you are always connected to the Internet & you will experience speeds many times that of standard 56k modems. And it’s easy to use. Just plug the plug-and-play device into any USB port on your PC. You can even plug it into your Ethernet port or an optional Linksys Router for easy Internet sharing through the home.

Airport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN)

Airport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Review

Airport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN) Feature

• Package Content - AirPort Extreme Base Station, Printed documentation, Power cordFeatures
• Connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Base Station, then set it up with the AirPort Utility, available as download
• AirPort Extreme works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allows all devices on the network to use band automatically.
• Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors and enable the guest networking feature
• Have several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem.
• And up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.
• Connect a compatible printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and printer is instantly available to all the computers (Mac and PC)
• In minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos without wires.
• The latest 802.11n wireless technology is up to five times the Wi-Fi performance
• Your guests can use the Internet but can't access other parts of your private network

The perfect wireless solution for home, school, and business, the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station blankets your space with a blazing-fast, secure wireless network opening up a world of possibilities for home entertainment, backups, printing, and more. This 5th generation version of the AirPort Extreme operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously to ensure top performance for all your devices, and it provides a Guest Networking option for easy Internet sharing. It also enables you to share your entire wireless network with up to 50 users at the same time as well as turn a USB hard drive into a shared drive that's accessible wirelessly on your network and now over the Internet.

 

Simultaneous Wireless-N Dual-Band Support

The Apple Airport Extreme is based on the Wireless-N (IEEE 802.11n) specification and it uses multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) to transmit multiple data streams simultaneously--resulting in data transfer speeds up to five times those of 802.11g wireless networks while also providing up to twice the range. It's compatible with Mac computers, PCs, and wireless devices such as iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that use 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g technologies.

Additionally, some Wi-Fi devices use the 2.4 GHz wireless band (such as the iPhone, iPod touch, and other devices using 802.11b/g). And other devices can use both the 2.4 GHz spectrum as well as the higher speed 5 GHz spectrum--such as 802.11n-based Mac computers and Apple TV.

The Airport Extreme operates simultaneously on both bands, without you having to choose one spectrum over the other--enabling your Wi-Fi devices to receive optimal performance in speed and range. Plus, devices that can connect to the Airport Extreme on either band will automatically use the best available band.

See how the Airport Extreme delivers fast wireless networking to any home or small business.

Gigabit Ethernet

In addition to Wi-Fi networking, the AirPort Extreme Base Station includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity with desktop computers, network drives, and more.

Airport Utility on the Mac.

Easy Setup

Launch AirPort Utility and you're just a few short steps away from creating the ultimate Wi-Fi environment. Mac users can access the AirPort Utility located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder, while Windows users can access AirPort Utility by selecting Start > All Programs > AirPort.

Guest Networking Capabilities

Allow guests to use your Internet connection without sharing your password or giving them access to the rest of your network. Simply enable the guest networking feature using the AirPort Utility application and create a separate Wi-Fi network just for your friends. You can set up this guest network with a different password or with none at all. Your primary network--including your printer, attached drives, or other devices--remains secure.

Share both a hard drive and a printer using a USB hub (sold separately).

Sharing a Hard Drive

The AirPort Extreme can turn an external USB hard drive into a drive you can share with all the users on your network and access securely over the Internet. This feature--AirPort Disk--is a simple and convenient way to share files among everyone in your family, office, or class.

Just connect the external hard drive to the USB port on the back of your AirPort Extreme and all the documents, videos, photos, and other files on the drive instantly become available to anyone on the secure network--whether they use a Mac or a PC.

Wireless Printing

With its wireless printing capabilities, you can plug a printer into the AirPort Extreme, add it to the printer list on your Mac or PC, and start printing--all without a cable tethered to a computer. AirPort Extreme uses the Mac- and PC-compatible Bonjour networking technology to let everyone on the network take advantage of one centrally available printer.

If you want to share a hard drive as well as share a printer across a network, you can connect a USB hub to the AirPort Extreme and attach your devices to the hub. Share both a printer and a hard drive, multiple printers, multiple hard drives, or a combination.

Specifications

Wireless Protocols IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneously Compatibility Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels) Size and Weight 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches (LxWxH) 1.66 pounds

Interfaces One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices USB 2.0 port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive 802.11n wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption MAC address filtering NAT firewall Support for RADIUS authentication 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST Time-based access control

What's in the Box

AirPort Extreme Base Station, power supply with cord, printed documentation

The AirPort Extreme Base Station from Apple is a compact Internet router with powerful wireless capabilities. The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers via the draft 802.11n wireless protocol. It also features three standard 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The router is also fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. A USB port is present for printer and hard disk sharing. The router also features a firewall to protect you from malicious software that can attack your computer from the Internet, as well as wireless security to insure that your data remains private. It includes configuration software for both Mac OS X and Windows, making it a true cross-platform solution.

NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point

NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point Review

NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point Feature

• 802.11g access point offers an easy way to set up a wireless network
• Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
• Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security
• Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
• Device measures 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)

Amazon.com Product Description

The NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point offers: 802.11g wireless network access point for home and office. Security options including WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption. A removable antenna for maximum flexibility.

The NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point lets you easily set up a wireless network in your home so you can share a single internet connection with everyone in your household at speeds up to 54 Mbps. Note that to share an internet connection you will need a router into which you can plug the WG602 access point. If you do not have a router, consider NETGEAR’s Wireless-G Router WGR614."

The WG602 offers speeds up to 54 Mbps with the 802.11g wireless standard. View larger. View back.

Easy Setup
The WG602 makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your LAN into the device and insert the included CD into any computer on the network, which will provide step-by-step instructions. The WG602 offers a myriad of placement options by including a stand for vertical placement and slots on the bottom for mounting on a wall or ceiling. The default 2 dBi omnidirectional antenna can be removed and you can install an external antenna most suited for your needs onto the standard SMA connector.

The WG602 employs a web-based interface for configuration, allowing you to adjust settings such as the beacon interval, RTS threshold, and DTIM interval. The firmware is also upgradeable via the web interface so you can be sure your access point will always be up-to-date.

Fast and Secure
Supporting the 802.11g standard, the NETGEAR WG602 offers data speeds of up to 54 Mbps, making it possible to share a broadband internet connection, stream music without hiccups, watch videos with less load time, and videoconference without problems. Downloading files is up to five times faster than it was with 802.11b. If you still have computers that use 802.11b, don't fret as the access point is backwards compatible with the older wireless standard and can be set so all your computers can connect to the network and the WG602 will automatically figure out the connection type and work accordingly.

The WG602 offers many security options to ensure your data is private. Both 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption is available, as well as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK). You can also use MAC address authentication to allow only authorized users onto the network.

Bridge and Repeater Mode
In addition to functioning as an access point, the WG602 can also be used as a bridge and as a repeater. Used as a bridge, the device allows you to connect two LANS wirelessly; as a repeater, your wireless signal's range is extended so even the remote corners of your home or office can be covered.

The NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point, vertical stand, power adapter, Ethernet cable, resource CD, user's guide, warranty/support information card.
54Mbps - Wireless Access Point

Motorola Surfboard SB5100 Cable Modem

Motorola Surfboard SB5100 Cable Modem Review

Motorola Surfboard SB5100 Cable Modem Feature

• DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 Certified
• Integrated A-TDMA and S-CDMA technology--capable of providing up to 30 Mbps upstream data rate
• USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Front panel status LEDs and built-in HTML-based diagnostics for quick and easy troubleshooting
• Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, Mac OS, Linux, and UNIX

Motorola's next generation SURFboard SB5100 Cable Modem incorporates the latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up to three times greater upstream capacity than DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 systems. Packed with power, the SB5100 is interoperable and backward compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 for a fast and timely transition - operators can deploy the SB5100 today without a service interruption.