Reviews of the Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy, wizard-based installation; good phone support; solid security features.
The Bad: So-so performance; no wall-mounting hardware.
The Bottom Line: The MN-500 wireless base station provides networking newbies an easy and affordable solution for wireless home or small-office networks.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 65/100. Comparing these reviews to 16822 other Hubs & Switches reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 12/100 = Poor.
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: MN500
General
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Depth 5.3 in
- Height 6.8 in
- Enclosure Color Silver
Networking
- Connectivity technology Cable, Wireless
- Data transfer rate 100 Mbps
- Data link protocol Ethernet, PPP
- Transport protocol TCP/IP
- Communication mode Full-duplex
- Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
- Max Range Indoors 160 ft
- Max Range Open Space 900 ft
- Status indicators Link activity
- Features Uplink
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3-LAN, IEEE 802.11b-LAN
Processor / Memory Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 28 MB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required ? 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 year limited warranty
Product Photos
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