TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP (Blue)
LAN Ports - 4
WAN Ports - 1
Weight - 226 g
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Product Description
MODEL- TEW-432BRP VENDOR- TRENDNET
FEATURES- 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router The 54Mbps Wireless G Router offers a complete wireless solution that allows you to share files an Internet connection or network resource while protecting your network using enhanced security features. Simply plug your workstations and your broadband modem into the Wireless G router and configure your broadband connection using its built-in Web Interface. Use the Virtual Server feature to configure any workstation as a Web Server or FTP server easily allowing users to view files from the Internet. You can also protect your Wireless LAN using 64/128-bit WEP encryption or industry standard WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES algorithms. Increase security by enabling MAC IP or Protocol Filtering as well as setting Firewall Rules to limit Internet Access or block malicious intruders from accessing your network. Includes TEW-432BRP Multi-Language QIG CD-ROM (Users Guide) Power Adapter (5V 2.5A) RJ-45 Cable (1.5M). * Wi-Fi Compliant with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b Devices * Built-in 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN Ports * Built-in 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX WAN Port (Internet) * Supports Cable/DSL Modems with Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP or L2TP Connection Types. * DHCP Server Feature Allocates up to 253 Client IP Addresses * Supports 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) * Supports 802.1x/WPA WPA-PSK TKIP/AES for Advance Security * Supports MAC Address Protocol Filters and UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) * Traffic Control with Virtual Server Virtual PC mapping and DMZ * Provides Additional Security with SPI giNAT firewall and Attack Alert via emails. * Provides Additional Security of E
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TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP (Blue)
Summary: Lousy Router, Tech Support was Worse!! 2010-07-20
Comment: I picked up one of these to replace an existing router. After setup I noticed that the range of this unit was poor. Dropped connections, interrupted print jobs, not seeing the SSID, and so on. After going through countless tweaks (upgrading router's firmware, changing channels, setting to 802.11g only, etc.) nothing helped. On a whim, I tried switching the antenna from my old D-Link router and suddenly the range was working like my old router! When I called TRENDnet's customer service, "Jason" (with a suspiciously Indian accent) informed me that I was expecting too much from an 802.11g router - that the range on these was only 30 to 40 ft. Baloney! He had me put the original antenna back on and asked me if I received a wireless signal while in close proximity to the unit. I told him that I did and he took the position that the router was working perfectly. I explained how the older router of the same type had much greater range and that the TRENDnet router didn't - until I put the other antenna on and then it worked acceptably. "Jason" would have none of it. He would not send me a replacement antenna of the same type or a better antenna to fix the problem.
Since this router didn't work well and TRENDnet's tech support didn't take the opportunity to fix the problem, I returned the router for a refund. After all, needing to use salvaged parts from your competitor's used equipment to make something work is no way to promote your products. I subsequently purchased a Westell router that worked flawlessly right out of the box. TRENDnet should be ashamed of themselves.
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Summary: lasted two weeks 2010-07-09
Comment: it only lasted two weeks and broke...
well I guess I got what I paid for....
So no complaint...
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Summary: Bang for your Buck 2010-07-01
Comment: Excellent product, very prompt service. TrendNet technical support took 2 hrs to troubleshoot and make the Router work but now its working like a charm. I live on the second floor and I get a decent bandwidth even in the parking area which is quite far from my apartment.
The Product is excellent.
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Summary: Wireless problems 2010-06-27
Comment: I bought this router based on the overall good reviews and low price. I was never able to get the wireless to work reliably with security. Re-reading the reviews here, I assumed I had a bad unit and returned it to Amazon and they sent a new one. The new one has the same exact problem. My configuration is two Windows 7 32-bit laptops, and using WPA2 wireless security. Wired connections work great. Wireless connections work sometimes, but most of the time do not work. I am returning my second unit and will buy a different router. I have had good luck with D-Link in the past, so will go back to them even though the price is significantly higher.
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Summary: Great For The Money! 2010-06-21
Comment: I found the set-up for this Router easy to follow up to a point. They should explain what the functions on the Advanced Set-Up page really do better! Other than that this router is an excellent buy for the money! I am very happy with the speed, distance coverage, and it's capabilities.
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TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G Broadband Router TEW-432BRP - Blue
Since this router didn't work well and TRENDnet's tech support didn't take the opportunity to fix the problem, I returned the router for a refund. After all, needing to use salvaged parts from your competitor's used equipment to make something work is no way to promote your products. I subsequently purchased a Westell router that worked flawlessly right out of the box. TRENDnet should be ashamed of themselves.