Reviews of the Siemens SpeedStream Powerline 802.11b Wireless Access Point
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy to install; compact design; solid performance; portable.
The Bad: Skimpy user documentation.
The Bottom Line: The SpeedStream is an excellent device for anyone who wants to wirelessly access the Net from the deepest reaches of the home.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 58/100. Comparing these reviews to 12017 other Hubs & Switches reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 25/100 = Inferior.
Manufacturer: Efficient Networks, Inc.
Part number: SS2521
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices LED panel
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Data transfer rate 11 Mbps
- Line coding format CCK, QPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, BPSK, ROBO, DBPSK
- Data link protocol HomePlug 1.0, IEEE 802.11b
- Spread Spectrum Method DSSS
- Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
- Max Range Indoors 262 ft
- Max Range Open Space 980 ft
- Selectable Channels Qty 11
- Status indicators Link activity, Power, Collision status, Port status
- Encryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP, DES
- Networking standards HomePlug 1.0, IEEE 802.11b
Processor / Memory Storage
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x CompactFlash Card
- Interfaces 1 x Network - HomePlug 1.0 - Power NEMA 1-15, 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Miscellaneous compliant standards UL, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Voltage Required ( 60 Hz )
Battery
- Type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
Product Photos
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