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Belkin Share Max
$80.00
Released March, 2010
The Pros:Web interface is simple and easy to understand.
The Cons:File sharing with a hard drive connected to the router is very slow. Included software is unstable on Windows XP. Connecting a hard drive via USB may corrupt the partition tables of the drive.
The Belkin Share Max is a wireless router with hardware sharing capabilities. This is identical to the original Belkin Share, but has an extra USB port enabling any combination of 2 printers or storage devices to be connected directly for sharing across the network.
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While similar to the Belkin Play, extra Torrent support and Media streaming are not available on this router. The range of the router is extended using antennas that lie on two separate planes, and MIMO technology ensures consistent connections. Wireless security is handled through a number of standard encryption protocols, and a firewall is built in to keep intruders out. For wired connections there are 4 LAN ports, and a WAN port to connect to the Internet.
Features
- Up to 300 Mbps
- Wireless and wired networking, 802.11b/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
- WPA2/WPA-Personal (PSK) & WEP 64/128-bit
- NAT and SPI firewall
- Automated backup software
- Network collision detection
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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web interface is simple and easy to understand
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file sharing with a hard drive connected to the router is very slow
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included software is unstable on Windows XP
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Connecting a hard drive via USB may corrupt the partition tables of the drive
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Customer support says "Filesharing via usb is unstable on the Sharemax+ router"
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configuration of shared devices often doesn't work the first time, can take some help from tech support
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frequently looses its settings, needs reconfiguration
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need to install software on a PC to get printer sharing running, defeats the purpose of sharing the printer from the router
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web interface doesn't tell you the status of the router
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