SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
by SMC
(Click here)
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SMCAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows
Model: SMC2804WBR
Product features:
- New improved 54 Mbps 802.11g Performance
- Interoperates with Wireless 802.11b Products
- EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard
- Connects to Cable/xDSL modem
- URL blocking to limit access to certain websites by entering a full URL addresses or keyword of the website
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
- Nero 8 Ultra Edition [OLD VERSION]
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 - Full Version
- AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)
Digital camera reviews of SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
Digital camera Review: A disappointment...
Summary: 2 Stars
After hearing great things about SMC's Barricade line, I decided to try one when it came time to upgrade from B protocol to the newer, faster G protocol wireless. Perhaps a good decision to upgrade -- but this isn't the product to do it with.The first rough spot was just trying to set a new admin password for security purposes. The web-based configuration system kept complaining that my current password was incorrect -- over and over and over. But after rebooting the box, a login attempt required the use of the new password, so the complaint was bogus.
After getting the thing configured, I arrived at the issue of where to put it. The D-Link router/WAP it replaced has a provision for wall mounting, which is what I'd done. The SMC has no provision for wall mounting, no bracket for vertical placement... It can only sit on its bottom. Minor for some, rather irritating here where horizontal surfaces are already at a premium.
That issue aside, the performance of the product was abysmal at best. At just a few yards away with only two walls in between, a wireless connection back to the device from any wireless card at my disposal (including one of SMC's own) failed completely -- even with a high-gain external antenna attached. Totally unacceptable, but in-line with tests I read (after I purchased it, unfortunately).
The compatibility and performance issues were enough for a swift return of the box.
About the only thing I can say on the up side for this unit was about its firewall reporting. The ability to have it send hacker alerts via e-mail was interesting, and did work perfectly.
But a nice feature or two just did not make-up for the other issues here.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Summary of SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
The Barricade g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC2804WBR) is the perfect networking solution for any home and business user that is looking for a simple, all-in-one network product. This platform independent multi-functional router combines a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch with Automatic MDI-MDIX feature, a high speed 54Mbps wireless access point, two detachable antennas, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security, network management, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough support into one convenient device. The new Barricade g offers a high data rate that is up to 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless LAN and is backward compatible with existing 802.11b network devices. The high performance Barricade g Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router offers an integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall. This firewall provides protection against hacker invasions, such as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by analyzing individual data packets, as they pass through the Barricade g, to ensure that only authorized packets are allowed access to the network.Routers
SMC 6mmx1/ 4pt-6 One Touch ManifoldsSMC; Tools
SMC 1/ 8nptx5m 2npn 1output Digital Pressure SwitchSMC; Tools
SMC 8mm Od Straight UnionSMC; Tools
SMC7004AWBR Barricade Cable/ DSL router w/ 3-port 10/ 100Mbps, Print Server, and 802.11b 11Mbps Access PointSMC; Windows NT; CE
Price in other shops:
SMC Capra AxeSMC; SMC; Sports
SMC EZ Connect N Wifi Wireless USB Internet Network Adapter SMCWUSBS-N3SMC; Mac; CE
Best price: $12.50
Price in other shops:
802.11N Wireless USB Adapter SMCWUSB-N2SMC; Windows; CE
Best price: $4.75
Price in other shops:
11.1V 8000mAh 20C LiPo Battery, TRASMC; Toy
Dolphin Oil WarmerSMC; SMC; SMC; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $10.90
GERMAN SHEPPERD POLICESMC; SMC; SMC; Single Detail Page Misc
Best price: $8.95
Price in other shops: