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Reviews of the Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    September 18, 2002

    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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  • 1.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 3, 2009

    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.

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  • 4.0

    pcmag.com

    By Bruce Brown | June 30, 2003

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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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