Editorial Review:Product Description:Box Contents: TEW-452BRP Router, Multi-language QIG, CD with user guide, power adapter (5V DC, 2A) TRENDnet's 108Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router is the cornerstone of your IEEE 802.11g wireless network. It's capable of speeds of up to 108Mbps, with built-in AP for seamless wireless communication between your devices. Share a single Internet account with multiple users, while its 10/100Mbps 4-port switch gives you the flexibility to support wired Ethernet connections. The SPI firewall defends your wireless network against intrusion. DHCP Server feature allocates up to 253 client IP addresses Traffic Control with Virtual Server and DMZ Indoor range of 30 ~ 50 meters, outdoor range of 30 ~ 450 meters with XR (depending on environment) Supports cable/DSL modems with Dynamic IP, Static (fixed) IP, PPPoE, PPTP connections DHCP Server feature allocates up to 253 client IP addresses Supported Protocols - 802.3u - 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, IPv4, UDP, ICMP, TCP Secure Protocols - PAP, CHAP, Network Timing Protocol, DHCP, Dynamic DNS, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, UPnP Dual-diversity antenna - Internal printed antenna, external detachable 2dBi dipole antenna (female reverse SMA connector) Static and Dynamic routing IPSec and PPTP VPN pass-thru session support Security - 64 and 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, SSID Channels - 11 (US), 13(EU) Dimensions(LxWxH) - 7.87 x 4.65 x 1.26 (200 x 118 x 32 mm) Weight - 12 oz. (0.3 kg)
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I have a very standard home network with two HP desktop PC's, one Sony laptop, and and a WM5 Pocket PC all hooked up to a DSL broadband connection via a Linksys Wireless-G router. However, I do insist on high wifi security so use at least WPA + TKIP encryption in combination with MAC address filtering. After three years of operation the router suddenly died so I decided (on price) to first give TrendNet a chance to replace it with the TEW-432BRP which I bought from Fry's for $40.
I installed the TEW-432BRP router, updated to the latest TrendNet firmware, and had no problem connecting all of my wifi devices with WPA + TKIP encryption enabled. However, as soon as I switched on MAC address filtering in the router firmware all of a sudden I could no longer access MSN instant messaging or Hotmail on any PC on my network. Reading into the firmware history file I saw that TrendNet has had previous issues with connectivity to MSN which it believed it had fixed... well perhaps so for general router settings but apparantly not when also using MAC address filtering mode. In any case, for a router to block any web site in any mode of operaton was unacceptable so I packed up the router and brought it back to Fry's for return to vendor.
I next bought the Netgear WPN824 router for $65, set it up, updated to the latest Netgear firmware, and connected my devices. The router connected with every wifi device successfully using WPA + TKIP encryption. But as soon as MAC address filtering was enabled only my WM5 Pocket PC could still connect... the router completely blocked the Sony laptop from re-connecting. This happened despite the fact that the router had automatically entered the correct MAC address for the Sony into its allowed devices database from when it was connected without filtering earlier. The Netgear MAC address filtering firmware obviously has a quirky problem with Sony laptops using the Intel a/b/g wifi adapters. Netgear Tech Support had no useful suggestions and recommended returning the router to vendor which I promptly did.
I finally bit the bullet and bought the Linksys WRT54GL for $75 because it got good reviews online and offered open platform support for third party firmware. No surprise, even with the default Linksys firmware it works as advertised with all my devices and using full WPA + TKIP encryption and MAC address filtering. There were no unexplainable wifi lockouts (as with Netgear) or MSN/Hotmail blocks (as with TendNet). Linksys had designed and tested MAC address filtering correctly.
Clearly TrendNet and Netgear need to spend more time building a robust MAC address filtering implementation and test product compatability more thoroughly in this mode if they want to compete with Linksys. I'll be sending this feedback to all three vendors and kudos to Linksys for getting it right straight out of the box. In networking compatability will always be the king.
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Good Value, easy to work
Paid $6 for it with MIR. I put in the CD. Connected it to my modem. My computer upstairs with a wireless card can get the signal and does not lose the signal very often. Very easy set up, well worth the money.
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Great product and price
It was a good deal, but i had to configure it through the management webpage because the configuration through the wizard was unsuccessful, once programmed it is working fine.
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Doesn't last long, disposable in a year thing.
I have this router for longer than a year. Was pretty much satisfied with it. Easy to install and set up access and firewall and DMZ etc.
From time to time the router needed to be hard-reset. Fortunately, there is an option to save setting and use it after the reset.
Recently the router stopped working for good. It just sitting low and blinking with its lights as an idiot. Neither wireless, nor wired connection. Though if I connect cable from modem directly to the laptop, I have the internet just fine.
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Sweet Deal for Me, could be for YOU
10/18/2008 I read all the reviews before I bought this router and was a little sceptical about its claims. Within 20 minutes of its arrival it was up and running in both LAN and WLAN. First thing to do is check for updated software/hardware updates from TrendNet. Even though I received the latest version of this router I found I needed both. Flashing the router went real smooth as did software installation. Configuring was a bit tougher as even with the new software the configuration utility would not show up. I know networking so I knew how to bring it up and customize it for my purposes. GREAT RANGE My neighbor two doors down can log in and he gets a better signal strength from me than he does his own linksys.
Probably wouldn't recommend for a novice user but anyone with a little good experience should have no problems. I still haven't had the signal loss some people have complained about nor the near use drops in WLAN. Nice compact size with adjustable wireless signal strenth is great.
I am pretty happy with the purchase and hope you will be to.