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Reviews of the Siemens SpeedStream Powerline 802.11b Wireless Access Point

  • 8.1

    CNET Review

    February 4, 2003

    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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  • 6.3

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 20957 other Hubs & Switches reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 63/100 = Good.

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  • No Rating

    tomsguide.com

    By TG Publishing Team | January 3, 2003

    Review Summary: I've felt for some time that one Access Point was marginal for the typical residential wireless network and certainly inadequate for small office installations. The problem has been, however, that the cost and hassle of adding a second (or third) AP ...

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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, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO, DBPSK, DQPSK
  • 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 Power, Port status, Link activity, Collision status
  • Encryption Algorithm DES, 128-bit WEP
  • 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
  • Compatible Slots None

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

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