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Belkin Play Max
$130.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:Initial setup and automated firmware update all go very smoothly and quickly. Web interface is feature-rich and easy to work with. Provides solid Wireless-G and N connections, compatible with almost everything.
The Cons:Setup is a little confusing to entry-level users, need to be a bit familiar with general networking terms.
The Belkin Play Max is a gigabit network router that enables a number of specialized functions. It has two USB ports for connecting external hard drives or printers, and included software allows for automatic sharing of these connected devices directly through the router.
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The system is capable of up to 300Mbps of speed through the 802.11a/b/g/n protocols, allowing for several high-bandwidth applications to be run simultaneously. Traffic can also be prioritized by the user, allowing some applications to get more bandwidth than others. Dual-plane antennas work with MIMO technology to increase the range and coverage of the wireless connections. An included Torrent Genie application allows for the download of large files even when the computer is shut down or asleep. Other applications included stream music to devices such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and also create personalized playlists.
Features
- Up to 300 Mbps
- Dual-Band Networking, 802.11a/b/g/n
- 4 x LAN 10/100/1000, 1 x WAN, 2 x USB 2.0
- Storage or printer direct sharing via USB
- Dual-plane antennas and MIMO technology
- 256-bit WPA®/WPA2® encryption 64/128 WEP encryption
- NAT and SPI firewall
- Torrent download support
- Traffic prioritization
- Media player applications
- Automated backup software
- Network collision detection
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Pros & Cons
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initial setup and automated firmware update all go very smoothly and quickly
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web interface is feature-rich and easy to work with
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provides solid Wireless-G and N connections, compatible with almost everything
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runs rock-solid (after firmware update), never needing a reboot or causing a problem
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excellent range of functions available through the built-in USB port for printer/scanner/storage sharing
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technical support is available on the phone and very helpful
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setup is a little confusing to entry-level users, need to be a bit familiar with general networking terms
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Anonymous:
#belkin_play_max Do the USB ports on the Belkin Play Max router support multifunction printer features (i.e. scanning) and read/write to external hard drives?
Dec 15, 10
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