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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"The setup CD is not even needed"
Pros: Nobody seemed to even try setting up this thing without the setup CD. My provider (PRTDSL - from Puerto Rico) sent me a 1800HW HomePortal to replace another brand of ADSL router and all I did was unplug the old one, plug the 2Wire, fire it up and after a
Cons: Its shape (designed to stand vertically) makes is a bit harder to hide in tight corners.
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4.5 stars
Pros: Integrated router, Integrated Wi-Fi, Connect DSL to computer thru USB 1.1 or 2.0, Easy to use, Works with Xbox live, Works with Xbox System Link (connect up to 4 xboxes)
Cons: none so far...
Summary: This modem/all in one is for the person that dosen't want to buy anything extra to have an local network. Easy to use, integrated: Router,Wi-Fi,USB,Firewall (not very strong). I use this modem/all in one to connect 4 xbox and play Halo 2 in lan part... read more >>
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3.0 stars
"Good all-rounder but needs 802.11g"
Pros: Easy to setup, reliable if a bit of a 'plodder'. I particularly like the ease of use of the Internet blocking and applicaiton forwarding.
Cons: Not the ergonomically designed piece of kit. Also disappointed with the speed of the wireless access.
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1.5 stars
"doesn't work well 2 ft. away from portal"
Pros: fast easy setup
Cons: tech support is outsourced so unless you know a middle east language you are crap out of luck. wireless adapter doesn't work three ft. away from router.
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3.5 stars
"Customer service makes the difference"
Pros: What puts 2Wire over the top for me is its 24-hour customer service. I'm not a gearhead and have had the occasional glitch in my home network. But when I do and call 2Wire, the techs have UNFAILINGLY solved the problem. Call their main number, and a human
Cons: As stated above, I've had the occasional glitch. I've turned on the wireless laptop, clicked the Internet icon, and nothing. But it's been solved every time.
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