TRENDnet 4-Port Broadband Router TW100-S4W1CA (Black)

by TRENDnet

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 3 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5XC
• Item model number: TW100-S4W1CA
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #63 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

TRENDnet's TW100-S4W1CA DSL/Cable Broadband Router with 4-Port Switch provides the easiest and securest way to share your high-speed cable/xDSL Internet connection. It has a built-in 4-Port 10/100 Mbps switch that provides direct connection to workstations or uplinks to other Hubs or Switches. By sharing just one TW100-S4W1CA, one IP address, one ISP account and one cable/xDSL modem, up to 253 network users can surf the Internet at the same time. The TW100-S4W1CA also has Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, which acts like a firewall and protects your computers from hackers. TRENDnet's DSL/Cable Modem Internet Router is a feature-rich product that provides cost savings and easy configuration.

Features

• Windows Setup Wizard automatically configures the Router according to your Internet connection
• Easy configuration via web browser or the Windows-based software tool
• Supports 253 users to access Internet at the same time
• Auto-sense 10/100 Mbps connection speed and Half/Full Duplex mode on all ports
• All ports support Auto-MDIX, easy connection to Broadband modem and computers
• 80 Mbps WAN-to-LAN throughput
• Supports Cable Modem/xDSL Modem with Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP
• DHCP server allocates up to 253 client IP addresses
• 32 "Static DHCP" entries for your network devices
• Network Address Translation (NAT), which acts like a natural firewall that keeps hackers out
• Supports Proxy DNS and Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
• Static Routing to neighborhood Router and Intranet servers
• 4 DMZ Host entries, 24 Virtual Server (Port Forwarding) entries, and 24 Packet Filter entries
• Up to 10,240 Internet sessions
• Supports most operating systems such as Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Linux and Mac OS
• Supports Internet applications such as AOE, eDonkey/eMule, E-Mail, FTP, FlashGet, Gaming, ICQ, mIRC, MSN Messenger, Neeeting, PCAnywhere, PING, Telnet, and more
• VPN (PPTP and IPSec) traffic pass-through
• Upgradeable firmware
• Save configuration to PC file
• Reset button for setting the unit back to factory default state
• 5-year warranty

Product Description

TRENDnets TW100-S4W1CA 4-port Cable/DSL Modem Internet Station provides the easiest and securest way to share your high-speed Cable/xDSL Internet connection. It has four 10/100Mbps half/full duplex switch ports that directly connect to workstations or uplink to another hub or switch. The TW100-S4W1CA also functions as a firewall for your PC, protecting your computer from hackers. It allows up to 253 users to access the Internet using a single ISP account. By sharing just one TW100-S4W1CA, one IP address, and one Cable/xDSL modem, dozens of network users can surf the Internet simultaneously. TREND-nets Cable/DSL Modem Internet Station is a feature-rich product that provides cost-effective functionality and an easy configuration.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Router, Easy Setup, April 5, 2008

By 

C. Hartel (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TRENDnet 4-Port Broadband Router TW100-S4W1CA (Black) (Personal Computers)

I bought this Trendnet to replace an old Netgear router, which was still working fine, except it couldn't keep Outlook connected to its remote Exchange server. I suspected that the old router was too slow to handle the RPC over http (Exchange Proxy) connection that Outlook uses, but I wasn't sure. So I was looking for a new and ultra-low-cost router to see if it would fix the problem. This router solved the problem immediately - in fact Outlook connects faster from home now than it does at the office.

This router was easy to install and set up. At first I was reluctant to switch brands because I was already familiar with configuring Netgear routers (I also have a Netgear wireless router configured as an access point.) But I didn't have any trouble navigating the admin screens for the Trendnet. I connected my Netgear wireless router to one port of the Trendnet as a wireless access point and it works perfectly.

(Why two routers? My home office with its several computers is located at a corner of the house - a poor location for the wireless router. So the Trendnet router stays in the office. A cable runs from the Trendnet to a centrally located closet, where the Netgear wireless router lives. Some special configuration of the routers is required for this setup - it's explained on the Netgear web site.)

My only complaint about the Trendnet is the red flashing status light. According to the documentation that came with my router this light was supposed to be green, so I was trying to figure out what problem was causing it to flash red. Eventually I discovered that "OK" is now flashing red, not green. Personally I'd prefer a green light for OK - the flashing red can be distracting.

I hope that this router will prove as reliable as my Netgear routers have been.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works absolutely fine, June 20, 2009

By 

Indy - See all my reviews

This review is from: TRENDnet 4-Port Broadband Router TW100-S4W1CA (Black) (Personal Computers)

This is my first time using a router. I didn't like idea of putting our internet signal into the air even though there are ways of securing it. So we got a wired router. One is going to my computer, another computer bridged with a 75' cable and an xbox360 also bridged with a 75' cable. The 360 plays fine online and the computers experience no lag while all are using the internet. Everything hooked up fine. A cat 5 cable connects to the router from the modem and you just throw another cat 5 to the router and connect it to whatever PC or gaming console needs it. A wired router is much more convenient than having to reset the router every time you change the connection from PC to xbox360.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cheap, easy set-up, and reliable...PERFECT!, May 25, 2009

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zeb (socal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TRENDnet 4-Port Broadband Router TW100-S4W1CA (Black) (Personal Computers)

this wired router works great with a very low price. didn't have to do anything just plug and play. my pc and ps3 are next to each other therefore i didn't need a wireless option. i had a linksys wireless router and the thing kept disconnecting on me especially when i was gaming online with my ps3 so i got rid of it.
at first i was hesitant to purchase this router because of its cheap price tag and not knowing too much about this company, but i'm very glad i bought it. i recommend this product highly. cheap, reliable, and easy to set-up. worth every penny.

*note* don't worry about the blinking red light. it means it's working.