Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station Router MN-500



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: Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station Router MN-500
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0805529058699
Item Dimensions: 6.81.2
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: L21-00001
MPN: L21-00001
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: September 22, 2002
Studio: Microsoft
Warranty: 2 years warranty

Features:
  • Easy-to-use Setup Wizard
  • Strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and default 128-bit wireless security (WEP)
  • Universal Plug and Play for seamless UPnP applications, such as voice messaging, video messaging, and games
  • Broadband Network Utility for easy monitoring of your network status
  • Toll-free product support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The Microsoft MN-500 Wireless Base Station is a router with integrated wireless access point and a 4-port Ethernet switch. This is the centerpiece of an 802.11b wireless network. The Microsoft easy-to-use setup software makes it easy for you to connect multiple wired and wireless computers in your home or small office to the Internet through a single broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem.Enjoy data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps for wireless connections and 100 Mbps for wired connections - that's significantly faster than a typical broadband connection. Built-in security feature provides strong security features including a built-in hardware firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and 128-bit wireless security (WEP).

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Microsoft wireless router is the ideal central access point for your wireless network. Connect multiple computers to a single broadband connection. Roam your house or office with the freedom and mobility of a Wi-Fi equipped laptop computer, share files and printers with all the other computers on the network, or play games with multiple players on the Internet and within your own network.

Features include an easy-to-use setup wizard, designed to make connecting your computers together easier. The router comes with strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and access control lists. The 4-port router easily connects to your network with universal plug and play for functionality such as voice messaging, video messaging, and games. You can also monitor your network status easily with Microsoft broadband network utility.

Included in the box with this wireless router are a stand (detachable), power supply cable, Ethernet cable, startup guide, user's guide, setup CD-ROM, and a blank floppy disk.

System requirements include: a computer with a network adapter to configure the router, an external broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem with Ethernet port (not compatible with dial-up modems), Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later to view and use the management tools, and an available 120 V AC power outlet.

Additional requirements include: a computer running Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components, if necessary, but will not displace your primary browser), 28 MB of available hard disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (132 MB of available hard disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time), a 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, and a VGA or higher resolution monitor.

Note: Not all Internet service providers (ISPs) allow the sharing of a broadband connection. Please check with your ISP.



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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent choice
I have owned this product for about 4+ years and it is a excellent wireless network.
I have the base station and a Microsoft Wireless card in my other computer.
Additionally, my wireless HP printer networks off this base station router, and two MacBooks and a Dell Laptop with a Microsoft Wireless card.

This Base Station is connected to a cable modem & Vonage modem device without having any down time or having to reboot ever.
Very amazed at the 100% uptime, speed, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Perfect
I have owned this wireless/wired router for a couple of years and it has been perfect. I couldn't ask for any more.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - MS should have stayed in the networking game.
I've gone through so many routers trying to replace my MN-500 yet I've always ended up with the MN-500 back on my desk. I've tried out newer Linksys models which either have connection issues, something wrong with the VPN, or wireless issues. Most of the junk these companies put out they don't even bother to check over, and half of the features do not work properly. The MS on the other hand, it an entry-level router without a very large feature set, but its much more than enough. Don't get me wrong, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - An Old Work Horse.
I purchased a Microsoft MN 500 wireless router when they first came on the market. I'd say that's about 4 or 5 years ago. After some early teething problems which Microsoft corrected with several firmware updates, the router has been operating flawlessly, 24-7. Just like those batteries, "It just keeps running and running and running". Sometimes it goes down in a Florida Light & Power electrical outage, and when the power comes back on, it "clears it's throat" and picks up where it left off...doing it's ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Nothing but junk
I purchased this router a few weeks ago, and it
never did work. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
I sent emails to Amazon, and the person I bought it
from. They didn't even have the courtesy to reply.
Don't think I'll do business with either one again.



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