SMC Networks SMC2870W EZ Connect g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (54 Mbps)

by SMC

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00012PS86
• Item model number: SMC2870W
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,609 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 23, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

SMC, the leader in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough for expanding your wireless local-area network the SMC2870W 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The SMC2870W instantly transforms any Ethernet device, such as a gaming console, printer, set-top box, point-of-sale terminal, desktop, or notebook computer into a wireless network device. It can also operate as an Access Point and has built-in Repeater functionality for connecting your 802.11b and/or 802.11g clients to a wireless network or extending the coverage of your Wireless LAN in your home or office by placing additional SMC2870Ws in desired locations. Using the very latest in advanced wireless technology, the SMC2870W delivers incredibly fast 54 Mbps data-transfer speeds in the 2.4 GHz frequency, with a wide operating range and auto-fallback for noisy environments. For security, the SMC2870W supports 64-/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), disable SSID broadcast, and MAC address filtering. With these features, the SMC2870W is the ultimate solution for expanding your wireless local area network quickly, securely, and cost effectively.

Product Description

Designed to provide the ultimate in easy and fast wireless connectivity, the SMC2870W 802.11g adapter installs and communicates without drivers. It can be configured to serve as a wireless access point, to provide network access to other wireless 802.11g and 802.11b devices; a repeater, through support for Wireless Distribution System (WDS), to extend the range of a wireless 2.4GHz network using either a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configuration; or as a wireless adapter, to connect virtually any Ethernet-capable device into a wireless network.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No problems for the past 2 years!, December 29, 2006

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Ken "ExpertGeek" (Livermore, US, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SMC Networks SMC2870W EZ Connect g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (54 Mbps) (Personal Computers)

Found a need for a third bridge in my home network, so I went looking for another SMC 2870 (discontinued now, however). If you're looking for a reliable 802.11g bridge, this one works well, has good range and with the dual antennae. I have used this with a game console directly plugged into it, but usually have a 4 port switch plugged into it so I can share the connection with multiple wired devices (including my ReplayTV DVRs). I am looking to buy another 802.11g based bridge as I'm still holding out for the MIMO/Draft N standards to settle down before I upgrade.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They work great, July 14, 2006

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Moon Dog "Moon Dog" (Chester, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SMC Networks SMC2870W EZ Connect g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (54 Mbps) (Personal Computers)

The last reviewer didn't review the product, the product itself is fine for abridge and does exactly what it is inteded to do.