Siemens SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2624)

Average customer rating:

Good Product...

Missing critical security features

used to be a good product till firmware upgrade- bad support

Proven piece of junk

This is a REALLY bad product

Siemens SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2624)

Manufacturer: Siemens
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Wireless connectivity up to 11 Mbps

Enables Cable/DSL modem connection sharing with its built-in 4-port switch or integrated wireless 802.11b access point

Supports strong WEP encryption, protects sensitive network data

Built-in print server makes it easy to share one printer with all your PCs

Four 10/100 switched ports with built-in print server

ASIN: B000068WOI

Product Description

The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router re-defines network boundaries. Together with an existing DSL or cable modem connection, this affordable, easy-to-use connection-sharing solution brings the freedom of high-speed, wireless broadband connectivity to home and SOHO networks. Its comprehensive functionality provides vital firewall protection, IP sharing capabilities, and fundamental routing features that support popular protocols like NetMeeting and VPN. Encrypted transmission helps protect sensitive data, while full 802.11b standards support assures interoperability with other 802.11b-compliant devices worldwide. Add the extra value of the included print server and it's easy to see why the SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router frees-up the broadband experience. Get a SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router and liberate your broadband life!

Customer Reviews:

Good Product..........2007-07-03

This is a good wireless router... someone said the WEP didn't work on it but it works well, maybe he just got a defective one. The only bad thing about it i'd say is that well... doesn't have an on/off switch and i dunno how to turn it off besides unplugging it because it does get kind of hot after long time use but other than that.. great product buy it!

Missing critical security features.......2005-01-03

Router is missing WPA. You cannot hide your SSID. And you can not limit access by MAC address. Otherwise, it works well.

used to be a good product till firmware upgrade- bad support.......2004-12-25

Have used this for the last 2 years and never had any issues. Recently, I decided to upgrade the firmware on this router.
Do not upgrade to V1.1 Release 10 for 2624 on their support website if you want your VPN to work. I know it is the router firmware because it used to work right before the upgrade.

Their support charges $45 to open an incident so I am trying to find a previous release of the firmware so that I can get my VPN connection to work again !!!

Proven piece of junk.......2004-12-17

I bought two of these as I needed to set up wireless networks in two places; ended up using only one. It worked - more or less - for several months, then died. I pulled another one from the storage, it worked 2 months and died. Wireless range not very good but acceptable; however, oftentimes it lost wireless connectivity, and I had to cycle it.

This is a REALLY bad product.......2004-03-17

Never stable...drops connections continuously, from the time i set it up. I have 6 other routers, which all work fine...this router simply doesn't. Also notices issues with the amount of heat it gives off. Lack of any kind of firmware support is also an issue. Other forums online confirm that these are all common problems with this product. Office Depot confirmed it and replaced mine with a D-Link.

Tech support was completely clueless, as many others have reported. They gave me the distinct impression that they had no training whatsoever, and were just reading the manual back to me from a screen.

Average customer rating:

Bricked after I year of use

Go buy something else

Worked fine for a couple years

Buyer Be Aware: Warranty not honored if purchased online

2 strikes and your out

Siemens SS2604 4-Port Ethernet DSL/Cable Router with Print Server

Manufacturer: Siemens
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Print Servers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Combines powerful routing functions such as DHCP & NAT security with a 4-port 10/100 switch for maximum throughput

Firewall security features help protect sensitive data

Connects to existing DSL or cable modems, providing a cost-effective way to share a broadband connection

Built-in print server makes it easy to share one printer with all your PCs

IP sharing capabilities

ASIN: B0000789GI

Product Description

The SpeedStream 4-port DSL/Cable router is the powerful one-box networking solution. This affordable, easy-to-use device converts any existing broadband connection into an advanced residential/SOHO network environment. Combining a robust router with a fast, 4-port 10/100 switch, it provides vital firewall security, IP sharing capabilities, and essential routing features, letting all your PCs share the connection without confusing complexity or technical compromise. An intuitive, browser-based, interface makes it easy to configure network access control, while application-aware NAT tunneling permits use of important applications such as video and IP telephony.The SpeedStream 4-port DSL/Cable router is the simply powerful network in powerfully simple package. Get a SpeedStream 4-port DSL/Cable router and empower your broadband life!

Customer Reviews:

Bricked after I year of use.......2007-04-21

Dead after 1 year of lightly use. Symptoms same as described by Eric L. Carlson's comments. Two red light (Status and Print Error), port status led keep flashing.

Anybody knows a way to revive it?

Jerry

Go buy something else .......2005-08-01

I thought it was just me but i'm convinced otherwise after reading the reviews here.

Yesterday my (read "this") router broke down. The same way the others here (like Eric L Carson) etc reported. Two lights red. Two lights green.

The router does what it says, but it obviously comes with a lifespan which is only slightly longer than the warranty period. When i pay for something, i want it to work for at least a while beyond the warranty period (given that i take good care of it). This one obviously doesn't.

Now i have to go hunting for a new one...

Worked fine for a couple years.......2005-05-29

Worked fine for a couple years - a lot better than my previous (different brand) router - then a few days ago (May 2005), it just stopped working.

Now the Status and Print Err lights remain red (I never had a printer connected to it), and the Power and Print Act lights remain green, and any ports with computers connected just flash slowly. I tried holding in the reset button for a long time, and I even tried letting is sit completely unplugged for a few days, then resetting again, but it is still dead.

I have my router and cable modem connected to my UPS, and there were no power problems the day, so I don't think it was a power surge that caused it to die.

I see that one other person had this exact same problem. I would love to know what the problem is, so contact me if you have an idea (It's pretty simple to find my web site).

Fortunately, I already had another good router (3rd brand) to replace it with, so I'm still online. And I just bought an additional router (4th brand), at a very good sale price, to have as a backup.

Buyer Be Aware: Warranty not honored if purchased online.......2004-06-16

I bought this item October 2003 and it broke down today. After holding for 15 minutes to talk with a tech support, I was told since I bought this from an online retailer, Amazon, the company's policy is not to honor the warranty as "anyone can sell online and therefore we don't know what they could have done to the product." Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed. I hope you don't.

2 strikes and your out.......2003-11-03

Replaced a DI-701 with this thing. I bought this router for ONE reason... The box said 10/100 on BOTH sides LAN & WAN. In MY configuration, I have it between my private LAN workstations and my public net access and servers, so I want 100 between workstations and servers. It did seem to xfer at more than 10mbps when it WORKED.

The FIRST one I bought, after about 2 weeks, it started acting up, looking like it reset itself, but when that happened, no private machines could hit the public side. Needed a power-cycle to fix about every 8 hours. If I let it go on like that long enough (like overnight whilst sleeping--I know, what good sysadmin ever sleeps right?? lol), it would blow the whole LAN AND WAN, public AND private and NONE of my servers would then be accessible from ANYWHERE.
So I called Siemens, they said go ahead and exchange it where I bought it, so I did.
So here is the second one. Running great up until last Friday (about 6 months or so) when we had a power failure that was long enough to drain all the UPS backups, and the computers shutdown fine and all.
When the power came back on, the Power and PrintAct lights were green and the Status and Print Err lights red, (no printer hooked up to the printserver port) and with any comps hooked up to the switch ports, it would just continually cycle the lights through each port. NO ACCESS between ANY machines.
So now Im back on the 701 till I can find a GOOD KNOWN name brand (D-link, Linksys or 3com($$$ouch$$$) that has 100 on BOTH sides.

BIC should buy Siemens and sell these things right along side their disposable razors and lighters. For $30, thats about what it is. I am NOT taking this one back. Im donating it to BFI for landfill use. The wall-wart power supply may come in handy somewhere though...lol

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me".
SIEMENS: Stick to your DSL modems! You obviously cant make routers...

Average customer rating:

"dead in a year"

Not a Good Buy

Died at 13 months

Crappy product

Powerline adapter works great

Siemens SpeedStream 2524 Powerline Wireless Cable/DSL Router ( SS2524 )

Manufacturer: Siemens
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
Siemens | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00008GK6Q

Product Description

The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless DSL/Cable Router is like a universal networking toolkit, combining the three most popular technologies into one, easy to configure, home networking powerhouse. Attached to an existing DSL or cable modem, this affordable broadband connection sharing solution brings the simplicity of Powerline, the freedom of wireless, and the raw speed of Ethernet connectivity to home and SOHO networks.The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless DSL/Cable Router's comprehensive functionality provides vital firewall protection, IP sharing capabilities, and fundamental routing features to each connected device, no matter the network interface. An intuitive, browser-based interface makes it easy to configure network access control, while application-aware NAT tunneling permits use of important applications such as video and IP telephony. Available Speedstream Powerline, Wireless, or Ethernet interfaces flexibly connect almost any desktop or laptop PC to any selected network configuration. Choose one technology or mix and match all three, since they work beautifully together. Get a SpeedStream Powerline Wireless DSL/Cable Router and bring choice to your broadband life!

Customer Reviews:

"dead in a year".......2005-12-24

... is how I'd sum up my experiences with these routers (two consecutive ones!)

Andrei Vermont

Not a Good Buy.......2004-11-02

This is an unreliable and soon to be discontinued router. Mine worked well for 5-6 months then died. Ironically, it was a factory replacement for an original SpeedStream router that died after only 4 months. SpeedStream is getting out of the router business, so beware of buying this soon-to-be-orphaned device.

Died at 13 months.......2004-08-12

This router worked great for 13 months and then just went completely belly-up. I notice I'm the second person to state this. Beware.

Crappy product.......2004-03-18

I had a different SpeedStream router for about 10 months when it crapped out on me. I sent it in to the manufacturer and about a month later they sent me the Powerline version of their product. I had a lot of trouble setting it up and since their tech support is only open from 7 to 7, I waited a long time to be able to call them for help. Just yesterday, after three months with this new router, the wireless capabilities stopped functioning. Of course, I had to go into work late so I could call their tech support to find this out. So my router is now worthless to me. Luckily it has been 13 months since the purchase date and my warranty is kaput. So I am now in the market for a new router. I guarantee I will never by another SpeedStream product. Crap Crap Crap!

Powerline adapter works great.......2003-05-25

The unit worked flawlessly out of the box. No hassle. It connected with other powerline accessories in areas where wireless could not reach. Great product.

Siemens SpeedStream 11Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router and PCMCIA Adapter Bundle ( BNDLESS2623 )

Average customer rating:

Works once the BIOS is upgraded
Works once the BIOS is upgraded
Easy Setup, decent range, no detachable antenna
Un-Expected Result!
Siemens Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2623)

Siemens SpeedStream 11Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router and PCMCIA Adapter Bundle ( BNDLESS2623 )

Manufacturer: Siemens
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Siemens | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Wireless router/3-port switch
Built-in firewall & print server
11Mbps wireless PCMCIA card

ASIN: B0000631YJ

Customer Reviews:

Works once the BIOS is upgraded.......2002-12-10

Initially, this appears to be an interesting device: four port hub, a networked printer port, wireless access and firewall/router. It could theoretically substitute for my three separate Linksys devices.

I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:

Prior to the most recent flash BIOS update, wireless connections the router would frequently and randomly lock up. This was not a factor of distance, and resetting the computer/wireless card would not always fix the problem. I have not had these problems since the most recent flash.

My experience with technical support isn't very positive, but seems relatively typical of the industry. They clearly go by a checklist and endeavor to trying to find point blame it on some other component of the network. Ultimately I was able to find an obscure technical note on their web site that described the same problem.

I could never get the printing functionality to work from Windows 2000. (9x wasn't a problem, however.) I stopped trying when I realized my particular printer model (HP970) has both serial and USB connectors which I connect into each machine.

Range varies -- usually I can work on the front or back porch, or anywhere within the house EXCEPT the kitchen -- a running microwave will kill the connection. Speed definitely drops off with distances or obstacles. With medium/40-bit encryption enabled, 25' and three walls away, I get about 140kbps.

Although I'm happy now, it shouldn't take nine months to work the bugs out of the system. I don't have comparables to ascertain how much wireless networking is overhyped, but feel this sort of box should be relatively easy for a moderately technical user to set up.

Works once the BIOS is upgraded.......2002-12-10

I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:

Easy Setup, decent range, no detachable antenna.......2002-06-11

Great product. Easy, web based setup.
The range is decent, but i wish this unit had detachable/replaceable antennas so i could add a high gain antenna to the unit.

Un-Expected Result!.......2002-05-13

I just buy that product, as I thought siemens have name in the Broadband technology, but after installing it, i get very unexpected result. I used netgear wireless card, install it very easily, but after working sometime, it stop responding. first I thought that there is problem in network card, i remove the drivers re-install it, reboot my laptop, but didnt work, i place my laptop adjacent to the siemens AP but no use. Then i reboot the AP and wow, its worked, but after some time ,it again stop responnding. the next thing i did i return it back, now looking for something else!

Siemens Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2623).......2002-04-22

I bought this cable router along with a Siemens wireless PCMCIA card to network my PC and laptop. I was quite impressed with this product for its ease of installation. The strength of the wireless signal is quite good and reliable. Initially, I ran into setup problems because the encription on the router and the wireless card were different. The printed instructions that come with the package are insufficient but the instructions included in the CD are very detailed. Another excellent feature of this router is that it allows you to add a printer to the network. The setup is actually quite simple and the printer can be shared and accessed wirelessly from the laptop.

Product Description

ST-120 Mini 2.4 GHz Wireless Camera Transmits color or B/W video up to 700' line of sight. Rock solid stability and compact size. Unit runs approximately 5 hours with supplied battery pack or plug it in for continuous use with supplied power supply. Includes: 12 Volt power supply, 2.4 GHz receiver and battery pack. Black & White ST-120G Camera and 2.4 GHz Transmitter ST-120G-HP Wireless Camera with High Power 2.4 GHz Transmitter ST-120G-X Wireless Camera with 2.4 GHz Transmitter and X-Vision Specs Image Sensor=1/3" Sony CCD Resolution=400 Lines Min. Illumination=.05 Lux Lens=3.7mm Wide Angle Pixels=270,000 Sync. Type=Internal Shutter Speed (NTSC)=1/60 ~ 1/100,000sec S to N Ratio=45dB Rev. Polarity Protection=Yes Power Required=12 Volts Current Consumption=215mA Max. Color ST-120GC Camera and 2.4 GHz Transmitter ST-120GC-HP Wireless Camera with High Power 2.4 GHz Transmitter Specs Image Sensor=1/4" Sony CCD Resolution=380 Lines Min. Illumination=1 Lux Lens=3.7mm Wide Angle Pixels=270,000 Sync. Type=Internal Shutter Speed (NTSC)=1/60 ~ 1/100,000sec S to N Ratio=45dB Rev. Polarity Protection=Yes Power Required=12 Volts Current Consumption=215mA Max.

Average customer rating:

The Ford Taurus of "Industrial" Labelers

Unfortunate

Rhinopro 5000 Printerlabelmaker

Manufacturer: Dymo-CoStar Corp
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Description

RhinoPro labels are specially developed for all the tough applications on your job site. These are labels that stick to curved, textured, highly textured, and other surfaces. RhinoPro labels feature super strong adhesives that stick and last in heavy-duty environments, attached to curved, textured, and highly textured surfaces. "Hot Keys" provide automatic label formatting for wires and cables, terminal blocks, patch panels, vertical and fixed length labeling. "Symbol Keys" make it simple to add the most commonly used symbols (ohm, ground, data, phone, fax) to labels. Many other symbols also available. Advanced wire gauge function. Simply select wire gauge or cable size and RhinoPro sets up the label just right. Prints up to 12 characters across a 3/4" tape. Underlines 6's and 9's automatically for wire and cable marking. Smear-proof thermal printing resists solvents, heat and moisture Horizontal and vertical printing Stores up to 10 labels in memory for fast recall. Prints five text sizes. Includes impact-resistant rubber bumper Large backlit display includes battery life indicator Automatic shutoff saves battery life Bright yellow color means this tool won't get lost Fits in the palm of your hand.

Customer Reviews:

The Ford Taurus of "Industrial" Labelers.......2006-12-15

The other reviewer is correct that the "boot" is totally useless - take it out of the box and just throw it away. You can't even modify it to make room for the door to open. He is also correct on the backwards brackets in the extra small font - to print them "correctly" you have to type them in backwards. He is slightly off on the switch for the label type - it does switch over to the different size tapes when you press it them in, in the manual it says "set the cassette switch for the size of the tape cassette that you are inserting. A notch in the cassette fits over the switch when the cassette is in the correct position." The cable wrap in vertical and horizontal works great. The handle on the side is a little hokey compared to my last Dymo labeler. It does include a little "cheat sheet" for different options though they could have just printed that on the back of the unit instead. The unit could use a larger collection of special characters - the group included is a little small and I would recommend checking to see if what you might want to print isn't listed. It can run off an AC adapter and has a plug for one but doesn't come with the power supply. It doesn't say in the manual if the power supply can also charge rechargeable or not. I do like the backlighting on the 2 line display and the letters are reasonably spaced out so that you don't press two buttons when you have gloves on.

In general, I am happy with this label printer that I got for 90$ including shipping. I do electrical and low voltage so this unit is exactly what works for me.

I did find something really interesting that doesn't seem to be documented anywhere in the manual or on the company website. You can put the much more common (as in Walmart common) D1 type labels in the same printer as well as the more expensive RhinoPro 18xxx style labels. It's obvious they designed it for this purpose and I'm surprised they don't tell you this in the manual.

Unfortunate.......2006-05-22

A handsome, mostly well-built device with the following fatal flaws, in my order of concern:

-Larger printing on the polyester label stock is very hit-and-miss. Five attempts to address-label a mailbox using the 3/4" polyester ultimately failed, I had to substitute Nylon to have an appearance I could live with. I'm talking corrupted letter forms, partially inked letters. Perhaps the glossier surface of the polyester is problematic. But that's some expensive tape burned up.

-The entire one-piece heavy rubber surround enclosing the unit has to be peeled off to access the tape-cartridge compartment. Major design flaw. It doesn't come off easily, making tape changes a real pain, and removing it imperils the delicate tape-cutting lever. To think that highly paid designers with degrees come up with such things- baffling sometimes.

-No auto-sensing of tape in use. Instead, a tiny 3-position switch buried in the tape compartment must be manually adjusted whenever you switch sizes. If you forget, you'll be peeling that rubber surround again.

-Important symbols such as "#" and "*" (star) missing on this labeler (Dymo verified this reluctantly).

-Software errors such as parentheses printed backwards in XS size, ie. "[ ]" prints as "] [". I didn't look much further.

Look for auto tape-sensing, top load drop-in tape, and a full complement of symbols. The Brady ID Pal has all this with one drawback- a one-line text display. The Brother P-Touch has it too (not the top load) if you don't mind less robust construction, and the annoying 1 1/2" tape leader burned up on every label. The Brady ID Xpert cooks your dinner and does the dishes too, and priced accordingly.

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