Features

• 4 downstream USB ports plus 1 upstream peripheral connection port
• USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
• Simple pushbutton port selection
• Supports virtually all high-speed and low-speed USB devices
• Lifetime warranty

Product Description

A dependable 3 year warranty provides peace of mind. Hot-pluggable to allow computers to be added or removed without worrying about having to reboot the other connected system. "Keep-alive" feature draws power from PC keyboard ports if power is lost. Switch will continue to operate during power outage even if it loses power, retaining mouse control. Compact 1U rack height takes up very little cabinet or rack space Completely hot-pluggable feature allows you to add or remove keyboards, mice, monitors and even cascaded switches without powering down the switch or an attached computer A front panel pushbutton and status lights for each port make PC selection and switch status monitoring fast and easy Uses standard off-the-shelf cables or StarTech.com tangle-fee KVM cables to connect PCs to the switch Works with notebook PCs and most varieties of scroll mice Can be cascaded to control up to 16 PCs Desktop or Rack-mountable (rackmount kit not included - see SV431RACK) Supports PCs requiring either PS/2 or serial mice (includes 2 serial adapters) Completely operating system independent. No software or drivers required ... Read more

Features

• 54 Mbps standard 802.11g wireless Internet access
• USB 2.0 powered
• Easy setup via Smart Wizard install assistant
• Works with all standard 802.11g and 802.1b wireless routers and access points

Reviews (14)

Works Fine
I bought this same product. I use it with a Netgear 802.11g router. I use all Netgear products to hopefully prevent any conflicts between hardware, but I'm not an networking expert so I'm not sure if that will really prevent any problems. But from my POV this is a safe buy. No problems so far. What I like about this product is that i can place it on a high shelf out of the way of metal objects and other stuff that would potentially interfere with the radio signal, because it's connected by USB.

Didn't work with my TiVo, worked fine with Windows XP...
...but sadly, I purchased it for my TiVo Series 2 (240 series). It's not on the recommended or even the 'reported compatible' list for the TiVo (see http://customersupport.tivo.com/tivoknowbase/root/public/tv2006.htm? for that) but I figured it was worth trying. All the ones on that list are 802.11b, and since I have an 802.11g network I didn't want to slow it down by adding a b client.

I will probably keep this, as it is very lightweight and portable, and it will probably be handy for adding wireless capability to computers I'm doing short-term evaluations on, esp during business travel.

Setup on Windows, for those of you concerned with such things, was a snap. I particularly liked the NetGear software's more detailed signal strength graph than the standard Windows XP wireless software; this made it easier to position the adapter for best reception.

Netgear WG121 Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter
This works great with newer computers utilizing windows xp. Have been using 3 in my home with a netgear wgt624 v2 wireless modem for months with trouble free daily usage. Set up was a breeze.

Computer freezes
Setup was fine. But after a few days, the computer would freeze up. It took awhile to determine the cause. I finally found that it was the wg121 causing the issue. It's a random occurance, basically it could happen in a few minutes or several hours. Tech Support is a shame. Still trying to get it to work, but from the www.broadbandreports.com forum, it doesn't look good. This seems to happen if you have an AMD motherboard.

Blue Screen
Packaging is misleading. Did not work on Win98. Tech support answered quick enough, but told me to upgrade from Win98 to at least Win98SE. Package says mimimum requirement is Win98 and a USB. Got a "KEBUGCHECKEX Error 44 Blue Screen" on several install attemps. ... Read more

Features

• Plugs directly into CardBus Type-II slot
• Intuitive client utility for easy, fast configuration
• Seamless roaming between 802.11a/b/g networks
• Enterprise-class 802.1x security and multilevel WEP encryption

Reviews (4)

ATTN: Crap for Sell !
SMC makes the sorriest cards I've ever used. I bought a wireless card for my PC and one for my laptop. They worked fine at first, but after months of heavy use both of the cards stop working. I'll never buy a SMC product again.

Flaky connection when used with XP
I purchased this card and an SCM router as a package. I got home installed the router and all was great. I then installed the PCI card into my wife's computer running XP SP2. I used the default drivers that came on the driver disk. The card worked pretty well, but it kept loosing the connection to the router. The router is on the 2nd floor about 30 feet away, if you go through the floor. One evening I downloaded the drivers to update the card from SMC's web site. I ran the install util and updated the drivers. After that XP networking died. I could ping devices, but I could not connect to them. I was not able to surf the web, check email or anything related to the internet. My other computer could connect and surf just fine so I know it was not the router having problems. To make along story short I had to use XP restore to get the machine back. After several emails with SMC tech support they informed me that they SMC utility that you use to configure the card is not totally compatible with XP. I was told to use the built in XP wireless config util. I did this and it did work but the problem with the wireless card dropping out continued. It got to the point so being so bad that I went back to using a hardwired cable running from up stairs to down stairs. At this point I am going to pull the card out and sell it. I have check SMC's website hoping for an update, but as of today no other updates have been posted.

It's terrible
Save yourself and don't buy this card. Either the card or it's software messed up my brand new Dell. The card had a hard time keeping a connection less than 15 feet.

easy setup, easy to use
My install was on par with the best wired NICs I've used, including 3Com's. (I can't compare to wireless cards because this is my first) The included systray icon seems to do a good job at scanning for networks in both ad hoc and full network mode, and Netstumbler seems to see it as well.

The included antenna is short but very sturdy, and stays out of the way. The connector is reverse-SMA, but third-party antenna cables are readily available to adapt to the standard N-connector used with external antennas.

If you get this card, make sure you update the drivers! The SMC website has newer "Nitro" drivers, promising a much faster burst mode in mixed environments. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Great Hub. Had no problems setting up or using.
I was given this hub by one of my business associates because his company was upgrading. I tested this hub by connecting it to my current DSL/Cable router thereby increasing my available ports from 4 to 24. No problems at all. It allowed my cable router to act as the DHCP so it acted just like I was actually plugged into the router itself.

BTW, if you want to add a hub to your DSL/Cable network you must have a Gateway/Router to be able to share the internet connection. Connect a cable from the Uplink port on the router to port #1 on the hub and you're all set.

great deal on a hub!
The picture is a bit different from the actual product but this hub is actually the Linksys model EF2H24 - EtherFast® 10/100 24-port Auto-Sensing Hub which usually runs for $200-$250 and it works great! I plugged it in and that was it.

This was a great deal! ... Read more

Features

• Connects two computers to one monitor or two monitors to one computer
• Fully-shielded rugged metal case with a front-panel switch
• Does not require external power, software, or complicated set-up procedures
• Tripp Lite warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life

Features

• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps copper gigabit ports
• Twenty-four 10/100 Mbps ports
• Browser-based simple switch management
• Internal power supply
• Rack mountable

Product Description

ACP-EP Memory's Extreme Performance SD cards are designed for photographers who need to capture large images quickly. Extreme Performance SD cards feature a minimum of a 7.7MB per second write speed so you'll be able to capture all the action quickly and securely.

Extreme Performance SD cards are built with the same quality features as our standard Mobile Storage SD cards, but deliver faster data transfer rates, allowing your device to reach its Extreme Performance.

• Compliant with the SD Card Associations specification
• Read rate up to 8.2MB/sec. and write rate up to 7.7MB/sec
• Write protect switch prevents data loss
• Plug and play
• Low power consumption

Features

• Compliant with SD Card Association Specification
• Data retention - 10 years
• Dimensions: .84"x .78" x .05"

Product Description

Viking InterWorks IntelliFlash USB 12-in-1 MultiFlash Reader An all-in-one solution for high-speed, bi-directional image and data transfer. Images and data can be downloaded quickly from flash memory cards used in many applications, including digital cameras and MP3 devices. At the speed of 480Mpbs per second, USB technology transfer rates are at least 50 times faster than the standard digital camera connection. The Viking InterWorks IntelliFlash supports up to 12 different types of flash memory cards with adapters including Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MicroDrive, Mini SecureDigital, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, CompactFlash, MultiMedia Card and Reduced Size MultiMedia Cards. ... Read more

Features

• Active LED indicating flash card usage
• Transfers files up to 50 times faster via the USB connection
• Easy plug-and-play installation
• Compatible with both Windows and Mac Operating Systems
• Supports the following flash formats: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MicroDrive, Mini SecureDigital, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SmartMedia, CompactFlash, MultiMedia Card and Reduced Size MultiMedia Cards

Reviews (1)

Could be better
Overall the switch works great out of the box, but there are some caveats.

First, it doesn't come with the necessary cables, and not just any cables will do; the VGA cable has to be a special kind with male and female connectors and screws on BOTH ends. This can only be found (as far as I can tell) in a special kit that Belkin sells. And you will need two sets, of course, which adds a hidden cost to the price of your switch.

Then there's the matter of upgrading the firmware. Although you can connect Macs and PCs running just about any OS, the flash upgrades can apparently only be applied from a PC running Windows 98. How lame is that? It wouldn't be so much of an issue, but on the Mac side I am experiencing keyboard issues which require upgrading. Why they couldn't allow installation of the upgrades via USB instead of through an arcane parallel port cable is beyond me.

The last annoyance: on my PC running Win 2000 there is a significant delay after switching before my wireless mouse or Wacom tablet will work - about 10 seconds. No such delay on the Mac, though.

Other than that, the unit looks great and handles well. ... Read more

Features

• Compact size allows for greater flexibility
• Connect to any Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network from your computers USB port
• For desktop or notebook computers
• Plug-and-play compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP
• 1-year limited warranty

Reviews (16)

Speed limited to 12Mbps
Although this device is a very nifty idea, since this device is only written to the USB 1.1 standard, its top transfer speed will be 12Mbps, which is will only give you 2Mbps more throughput when connected to a 100Mbps network, so beware of that. If it was USB 2.0, then it could more than handle the 100Mbps speed.

Awesome product, USB 2.0 coming soon though!
As I've worked in PC repair, freelance consulting, and network administration, I've learned having the capability to do things like update anti-virus software for a client (usually if an anti-virus program is going to fail, it's on install, or the first update), it's nice to be able to hook into a high speed connection, even if the person's computer doesn't have a network card, or even a modem.

I've also used it to troubleshoot existing connections (this NIC does have LEDs, so it makes troubleshooting pretty easy, although you can still run into 10/100 problems... don't be surprised if your hub is glowing amber instead of green... it means your connection is only running at 10 MBPS versus 100), and bypassing bad network cards.

As it is portable, it is my own personal toolkit which only really consists of stuff I use often enough to justify limited space.

At USB 1, the maximum speed for this product is 12 MBPS...which means if you're going to use it for an internet connection, it probably will do just fine (most internet connections, you're a VERY lucky person to have even a 1 MBPS connection), but for networking, it will run almost 90% slower than a standard network card).

I got a brochure recently for the much awaited 2.0 (which runs at 480 MBPS, although I'm not sure if the 2.0 network card will run that fast. At the very least, I imagine it will be true 10/100), but I'm still not sure when that will be released.

As for this product's durability, it is slightly fragile... but I've had mine for over six months now, and I haven't had a day's problem with it... treat it gently, and it'll last a good long time.

If your in repair, I'd suggest one of these, and a USB drive of at least 128 Megs (I kept tapping out my 64, although 64 is still great for pulling drivers from your working machine to one that probably doesn't connect to the internet... or pulling a sample of a corrupted file back to the shop for analysis.

DON'T BUY IT
As others have noticed, fragile design. I broke it, and I was being gentle. Had to replace it with same model, though, since USB to Ethernet adaptors are not easy to come by (TiVo, thanks a lot for making customers go through this).

I long for TiVo's next generation, when I hope they'll have an ethernet plug in the back.

If you're stuck getting this one, like me, be *extremely* careful plugging it in.

WHO CARES HOW GREAT A PRODUCT IS IF IT BREAKS ALL THE TIME!!
Real simple: DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! While it works exactly as it says, it WILL fall apart VERY easily and is UNFIXABLE when it does. I bought this item to network my Tivo, and it worked perfectly. This item has these two metal hinges that feel like they are hanging by a thread. The ethernet cable has to be jammed in at the perfect angle, and if even the slightest bit of force is applied, you will have one broken piece of plastic ethernet adapter!!

I did not follow the warnings about the cheapeness of the item, and I paid the price. It broke the SECOND time I handled it, and now I have to replace it. I should have listened. And chances are you wont listen either. But Im telling you this right now: BE SMARTER THEN I WAS!! DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! Buy one of the other products on the market that do EXACTLY what this one does. Spend the extra cash...heck spend double if you have to!! Because this product WILL break for you FAST! It will crumble in your hands like it did for me, and will leave you standing there mouth agape that any company could produce such a cheap product!!

But hey, you're gonna do what you want to do. So what do I care? Buy this...you'll see...and dont say you weren't warned when you are standing there crying with some plastic pieces in your hand!!

This product deserves 0 stars because it doesn't exactly matter how functional this product is when it breaks before you even have a chance to use it.

-propynyl

Beware the flimsy construction
This product works fine as long as you do not wiggle the ethernet cord. Too much wiggle, and the ethernet cord will pop out, along with breaking the little door that holds the RJ-45 connector on. It is *impossible* to fix.

Another reason not to like this product is that it is USB 1.x, and not USB 2.x. This is OK if you are only working on a 10Mbps (Mega bit per second) ethernet; but most people are now going to 100Mbps (and some to 1000Mbps) where USB1.x is totally antique. USB2.x at least has the speed to work with a viable 100Mbps network.

Having had to replace TWO of these because of the top reason, I cannot recommend this unless you have your PC/Tivo/whatever bolted down, or rack mounted. ... Read more

Features

• 24 10/100 ports
• Plug and Play
• Auto-detects speed and duplex
• Auto Uplink Technology makes the right connection
• Rack mount kit included

Features

• Media reader for 15 different types
• Works with handhelds, MP3 players, digital cameras and other devices
• Up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1
• Simple interface
• Lifetime warranty

Reviews (2)

Great VPN interop with Netscreen
Unlike the last reviewer, I was able to establish IKE-based VPN between the DI-804HV and a Netscreen 25. This is a great router for telecommuters who need IPSEC VPN capability back to a main office. I have measured throughput up to 1.8Mbps for both VPN and non-VPN traffic (1.8Mbps was the line rate, not the limit of this device)- this is plenty for the average home DSL line. The price point sure beats existing VPN telecommuting solutions like the Netscreen 5 or SonicWall SOHO.

VPN Broken or at least enourmously hard to configure
Background: I have 13 years as a network engineer. I bought this box with the anticipation that I could use it as a VPN endpoint, allowing me access to my home network from my WinXP laptop when I'm away from home. Before buying it, I verified with D-link that I could do it. So far, though, I have been unable to get it to work. (VPNs are not *that* hard to set up....)

On the bright side, the web-based interface is very easy to use and gives you a finer degree of control than many similarly priced routers. For example, it allows me to enable/disable responding to PING requests from the WAN side, allows FTP'ing to ports other than port 21 and so on.... Heck, if I didn't need the VPN capability, I'd buy it again. As it is, I'll probably end up returning it. ... Read more

Features

• Expands a single USB port to 7 for endless USB potential
• Daisy chain more hubs for a total of 127 USB ports
• Simply plug in and use, and since it’s USB, no rebooting is required
• Front panel lighting allows for easy monitoring of port and power activity
• Compatible with Windows 95 rev. B, 98, 2000, XP

Reviews (2)

Works fine
I have one of these connected to a Power Mac MDD 867 and it works fine. Like the first reviewer, I used double-sided foam tape to secure the hub to my desk. Connected to it and working fine are a Lexmark printer, Canon scanner (bus-powered), Griffin iMic, Wacom Graphire tablet, Clie dock, Plantronics USB headset, and a Logitech MX710 mouse.

Is this a socket before my eyes...
I use USB a lot - I have a variety of devices that use it to communicae with computers, and the couple of sockets that most machines have has long since become inadequate for what I do. At present, I have two Belkin 7-port USB hubs and one 4-port model on various computers around my house and business. They are simple, unassuming, and loyally perform their work with a minimum of trouble. I've tried other hubs, but the Belkins have been by far the most reliable.

This is a plug it in then plug other things into it technology. The only thing you can do wrong is man-handle the connections hard enough to break something. And the Belkin sockets are plenty tough. It comes with it's own power supply which is more than adequate to support devices that draw their energy from the USB connection.

My only gripe is a typical one of all USB hubs - the box isn't heavy enough to overcome the pull of the USB wires. Of course, making it so would significantly effect the price of a very affordable device. This really is only an issue if you have to keep plugging and unpluging things. I gave up and grabbed a roll of double sided tape - end of problem. ... Read more