SMC SMC7008BR Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch

by SMC

Product Details

Product Manual [847kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005IBZ0
• Item model number: SMC7008BR
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 12, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for small to midsized offices, the SMC cable/DSL router combines a multifunctional broadband router with a seven-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, a built-in print server, an RS232 COM port for modem connections, and an Internet firewall for extra security. A WAN port along with Network Address Translation (NAT) extend simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 PCs on a LAN. The router also supports VPN tunneling via PPTP/IPSec pass-through, allowing remote users secure access to their corporate infrastructure.

With auto-assigning of LAN and IP addresses, the SMC7008BR enables multiple users to connect to the Internet using a single WAN/IP address.

Included software ensures instant, self-configuring installation or your money back. The SMC cable/DSL router comes with a limited lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does it all!, September 16, 2001

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Lyndell L. Brown "LeeBrownUSA" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SMC SMC7008BR Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch (Personal Computers)

I've been through the whole progression of sharing the cable modem at my house for 5 home PC's and my work laptop. I started with the Microsoft solution of ICS (I specifically upgraded to Windows 98 SE to get that feature). I used thinnet on my home network and it worked ok but having to have the one PC on for the rest was awkard and it was slow for the kids multiplayer games. I then moved on to a SMC 7004BR router and it was bliss. Easy setup except the printer sharing. Even there I called their support and they walked me through it. I have since stepped up to the 7008BR for two locations I manage and these are better than the 7004BR (Faster too). I cannot recommend them enough.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Router\print server works GREAT!, June 7, 2001

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Kristy (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SMC SMC7008BR Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch (Personal Computers)

This makes networking a BREEZE! I unplugged the cable modem, connected an Cat5 cable from the modem to the router, connected the computers to the router, and plugged my printer into the back of the router. Booted up the cable modem. When it was ready, booted up the router. Then booted up the computers. I set up the new printer port on each computer, and in Internet Explorer Unchecked "automatically detect network settings" That was it!! 5 computers online with 576kbs download times, all printing to one printer without all the "sharing" set up hastles!

I highly recommend this for anyone!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, easy, no hassle, June 10, 2001

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Greg Broiles (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SMC SMC7008BR Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch (Personal Computers)

The unit installs easily, seems to work fine. Download speeds are just about even with my old Linksys BEFSR41, but the printer port and backup modem port are very nice additions. I'm very happy with it. My only gripe is that the only printed docs are a quick-reference card - the manual is on a CD-ROM, and I'd have preferred to get a hardcopy, too.