3Com OfficeConnect Wireless-G Cable/DSL Router (Model 3CRWE554G72TU)

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• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002WPSFI
• Item model number: 3CRWE554G72TU-US
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,838 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 17, 2004

Product Description

3COM (3CRWE554G72TU-US) 3COM Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 3Com OfficeConnect

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best router I've ever used, August 24, 2005

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Justin Watts "Shaving Connoisseur" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless-G Cable/DSL Router (Model 3CRWE554G72TU) (Personal Computers)

I own several routers: Netgear, Linksys, Uniden, D-Link, etc. There was always something in each router that I wished were different or I wished was included. This 3com is the culmination of those wishes.

The first thing that caught my eye with this router was the security features. It has WPA encryption. Awesome. WEP is not secure and hasn't been for a while. The firewall on this router is also excellent - it blocks all unsolicited incoming requests and pings while some other brands above wouldn't. This router also plays VERY well with file sharing with wireless clients. A couple of the above routers I owned would not let wireless clients access network shares.

Signal strength is also excellent. This router is at one end of my 1400 square ft. house and all my wireless clients are at the other end. All machines always register anywhere from 96%-99% signal strength.

Software config is AWESOME! 3Com has done an excellent job of categorizing functions. It's easy to navigate and it contains everything you would ever want. One feature I am glad about is that the ability to limit access to the router by MAC address only is limited to wireless clients only. It's a pain to have to enter MAC addresses for wired clients, and it is pointless. If somebody can gain access to my network via a network cable, most likely they broke in and are stealing my TV and stuff anyway. :)

This router is much slimmer than other routers I've owned, and so it doesn't take up too much space. Some may not like it because it is not designed to stand vertically. Personally I don't care one way or the other.

I could go on, but for the price, this router can't be beat!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only one lockup in 4 weeks, August 25, 2005

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C. Quarton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless-G Cable/DSL Router (Model 3CRWE554G72TU) (Personal Computers)

This is one of the more stable wireless routers that I have tried. It was easy to setup, and I have only had to power-cycle it once since it was purchased 4 weeks ago. Highly recommended.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth setup, good range, speedy connection, August 21, 2005

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T. Hsu (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless-G Cable/DSL Router (Model 3CRWE554G72TU) (Personal Computers)

Got this product two weeks ago, and have put it through it's paces. I'm currently using it in a home environment, connecting to my desktop with a Netgear wireless adapter and to my laptop's built-in adapter. Range is very good on this unit, going from downstairs to upstairs through three walls, and all the way out onto the hammock in the backyard (about 100 feet). Signal strength is consistently very good to excellent, and speed to the internet as well as between the computers is very fast. Playing counter-strike on the internet showed a slight increase in latency and ping compared with a wired network, but not noticeable.

There was initially some difficulties with setting up the network, even after cloning the MAC address, but the key was to HARD-RESET the cable modem (not just turn the power off, but to actually push the reset button). I had already downloaded the drivers for both my wireless NIC as well as for the router flash update beforehand, and had absolutely no problems after that. Highly recommend this product.

Pros:

Fast, reliable connection

Good range, comparable/slightly better than average

Easy driver setup

Stylish appearance

Cons:

Price. Though there's a rebate going around for this item...

Would benefit most from a compatible 3Com NIC to get most use out of its features.