Reliability at a right price
Written: Jul 05 '01
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Pros: Exceedingly simple to set up, even though instructions assume familiarity of router configuration.
Cons: Instructions not clear for a novice
The Bottom Line: Due to its easy of setup and reliability, I highly recommend this unit for the small office/satellite office installation.
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| rickd6's Full Review: Netopia R5300 |
This router is an ideal choice for connecting small networks to a T-1 connection. It even comes with a built in eight-port ethernet hub, although this is best not used in favor of a stand-alone switch if your network contains servers or a number of workstations used heavily for internet access. Experienced network administrators can configure this router in a matter of minutes using a simple telnet connection. Novices will find the documentation unclear in places, but assistance from isp tech support will quickly get the user over any humps. This unit has only 1MB memory, so it's not suitable for large or exceedingly busy networks. I've found it to be highly reliable but strongly recommend securing the power cord to the unit so it's not accidentally unplugged.
Recommended:
Yes
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Epinions.com ID:
rickd6
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Member: Rick Dieringer
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Reviews written: 6
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