Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Apr 15 '01
Pros: Easy to use and set up.
Cons: Poor documentation. Software is almost useless.
Summary: I got the SMC Barricade 4-port Broadband Router on a whim. At $94, after rebate, it seemed like a deal.
I have DSL and am sharing the connection with my brother. Before getting the router, I was using the Internet Connection Sharing built into ... read more
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Jun 19 '05
Pros: all the features I required - a one stop solution for home ADSL with firewall
Cons: arrived with downlevel firmware, fails during summer, service is the worst I have ever encountered.
Summary: I bought my router over the internet in Europe, as that was the only way I could get a router with the features I wanted. The router was easy to setup but had arrived with downlevel firmware, which was duly and simply upgraded to the then latest level, ... read more
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Jan 23 '03
Pros: Affordable, simple Windows setup. Has a nice setup interface. Easy to use Print Server.
Cons: Crashes periodically and setup of advanced features could be a little bit daunting for some.
Summary: When I purchased this router I knew quite a bit about computers but I had never ventured into the world of the router. The setup for this router couldn't have been easier as the manual had a simple step by step process that anyone could follow. I've used ... read more
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Oct 09 '02
Pros: Simple to install and get operational (incl. networking, ADSL sharing, print server).
Cons: Base firmware was loaded with bug...requires updates. Customer support stinks.
Summary: Initial installation of the unit was easy. Instructions were clear and concise. Installation of the print server with an HP 1200 laserjet worked without a hitch...as well as an Epson Photo 890.
Initial firmware was a bit buggy, causing the ... read more
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Jun 05 '02
Pros: Good GUI interface; works like a champ.
Cons: Difficult to set-up.
Summary: This router was extremely difficult to set-up. I spent several hours, 6 to be exact. But, the SMC Barricade 7004 does have a nice GUI interface. To this day, I haven't been able to get the LPT print-sharing port to work, however. As a result of my ... read more
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May 20 '02
Pros: Setup a breeze, works like a charm
Cons: Would like to see all connectors on front for wall mounting, and case is plastic.
Summary: I have had experience with many routers, though this is my first time buying one. I reviewed the closest competitors (Siemens, Linksys, and Netgear), and this one came out on top for me. The print server port is great, the modem failover is also a ... read more
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Apr 17 '02
Pros: Print server, usually inexpensive
Cons: Original firmware requires reboot frequently, poor tech support
Summary: I've been struggling with my SMC Barricade for months. I purchased it last fall and have had inconsistent and unreliable performance constantly.
Tech support via email is non-existent, tech support via phone takes 30 minutes to get through ... read more
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Dec 21 '01
Pros: easy setup, web interface, good manual, fast
Cons: power brick, non-stackable design, front-mounted ports
Summary: Abstract:
Often found with rebates for final prices under $50, it's awfully hard to go wrong with the Barricade. Good performance and decent ease-of-use round out the package.
Features:
4 ethernet ports, modem port (for ... read more
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Dec 20 '01
Pros: Easy Easy Easy
Cons: None
Summary: I am impressed by this product. Let me preface this review with the remark that I had purchased a D-Link Router in the past that frustrated me so much, I wound up returning it and getting my money back.
I play a lot of online Multiplayer ... read more
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Nov 07 '01
Pros: Good solution to share highspeed internet access, easy to configure
Cons: at least once in three days, it hangs..
Summary: I bought this machine to share cable modem access to all my 3 pcs. It was working great fro a while. However, suddenly it stops responding to any network access. Even I cannot access to router itself through browser, I cannot ping the router. Only way ... read more
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Oct 21 '01
Pros: Easy to set up, reliable, good customer service.
Cons: Somewhat basic, occasionally vague paper instructions.
Summary: Moving into a house with three other guys, each of us knew it was a perfect time to spring for the cable broadband connection. However, in order to share this high-speed connection, we needed a reliable router that would take our abuse, working long and ... read more
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Sep 07 '01
Pros: Works great, fairly easy (for me) to set up.
Cons: Must modify MTU setting to 576 to resolve VPN FTP issue I experienced
Summary: I got this SMC7004BR for a good deal when there was a rebate for it.
The SMC7004BR works great for sharing one cable modem Internet connection with multiple home PCs.
Regarding VPN CheckPoint Firewall connections:
I use it also ... read more
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Aug 22 '01
Pros: Easy to install, VPN pass-thru, Good price, print server works with Unix/Linux
Cons: The printer server is not bi-directional, No hard-copy of user guide
Summary: I was using a Linux based server as my firewall and router. I had a hub and local network that I setup almost a year back (Read my review on Linksys Network starter kit - ... read more
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Aug 16 '01
Pros: affordable with rebate, easy install on most computers, good firewall
Cons: will not install on one packard bell computer, useless tech support
Summary: I purchased my SMC Barricade router three months ago. I've had broadband internet access for four years, while all the other computers in the house were stuck on dial up, so I decided it was time to network. I spent a week or so examining my options. ... read more
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Aug 13 '01
Pros: Great price, performance. Print Server. Great 24/7 tech support.
Cons: Print server is tricky, very poor documentation.
Summary: The router performs flawlessly. Be ready to download the latest driver from the SMC web site. I had to do this for a unit bought in late July 01.
Two caveats: 1. The Print Server is a wonderful feature but tricky to configure. It doesn't ... read more
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Aug 04 '01
Pros: Inexpensive, works with an external modem, relatively easy configuration
Cons: Documentation is OK, sometimes inaccurate
Summary: The SMC Barricade is one of the better products in the "cheap hardware firewall-router-NAT" products.
Why might you want one of these? If you have a home network and want to not require any other computer on to share your internet connection, ... read more
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