Review on SMC7004VWBR Barricade Router 100Mbps 802 11B by Buddy Colbert

Installation takes less than 30 minutes; Connect power and network cables, install drivers and configure the router according to the instructions. For those starting their home network with Ethernet cables, this is a great entry-level router with the ability to expand to an 801.11b wireless network. Some useful features: 1. Built-in firewall to prevent hackers. The built-in feature is enough for most casual users who want to prevent amateur hackers from accidentally finding and hacking into your computer. Easy VPN setup and management.2. Wireless Encryption (up to 128-bit): Encrypts your wireless network to prevent unauthorized access.3. Disable WiFi: Useful if you only use a router for a wired network and don't want to mess with setting up and encrypting your wireless network.4. SMC provides an easy-to-use website where you can download the latest updates. It only takes a few minutes to update the firmware used by the router. Missing features: Built-in print server. SMC offers a more expensive product that is identical in all respects except that it has one less wired port but uses a connection to the print server in place of the missing port. By connecting to a print server, you can share a printer without being tied to a specific computer. Without a print server, sharing a printer requires that the computer connected to the printer be turned on in order for the printer to be shared.