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.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect.......2007-08-28
I have owned this wireless/wired router for a couple of years and it has been perfect. I couldn't ask for any more.
MS should have stayed in the networking game........2006-12-10
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, I'm not a big advocate of Microsoft but their hardware is just amazing.
In 3 years with this router, I have not had a hiccup on the connection, port forwarding and the firewall are perfect, it even has a log to show you what it has blocked instead of the log Linksys has that shows you what attacks it decided to forward to your LAN. The wireless range is so so, and it lacks of newer wireless securities. Again, the features don't allow for as much customization as newer routers, but the big difference between this and what you'd find for $100 on Amazon is that it works, always.
I wish they put out another router beyond the MN-700, because I'd jump on it in a heartbeat.
An Old Work Horse........2006-04-09
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 job of transmitting encrypted wireless signals around house to my three computers. The darn thing works so well, I totally forget the setup procedure, since I haven't needed to check the instruction book in years. But I do remember it was a breeze to set up and get running. Too bad Microsoft stopped selling it and quit supporting it. Their support phone line WAS great, they would answer on the first or second ring. Alas, no more. But if you can pick up a used one for a few bucks it would be a very good deal, assuming the firmware fixes were previously installed.(chances are they were). Mine should still be plugging along 20 years from now.
Nothing but junk.......2005-03-02
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.
Going on for one and half year.......2004-11-28
I am writing this after using this product for around two years. Excellent product. My Inspiron 8100 has Microsoft's wireless card and PC has D-Link DWL-122. No problem and no downtime at all ( sometimes for months I don't have to touch my router ) . Have been running 128-bit encryption all the way. I was also able to connect to the router running RedHat 9.0 and Fedora 3.0. Overall A+ rating.
Amazon.com Product Description
Want all the best phone features without breaking the bank? The basics just got better with the Samsung SCH-u340. Capture the moment, even on the go, with its advanced VGA digital camera. Also, you'll have access to the In Case of Emergency (I.C.E.) contacts menu, even when the phone is locked. This sleek tri-mode phone with an internal antenna will get you where you need to go in affordable style.
Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a vibrant 128 x 160 pixel full-color display with 65,000 colors. A supplementary external screen can display call information, current date and time, battery and signal strength, and more. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. The u340 has no external antenna, so there's nothing to snag in your pants pocket. A charging port is located on the bottom edge of the phone, while an advanced VGA camera with a self timer is housed on the front cover of the phone. Lastly, the built-in speaker phone allows you to talk handsfree.
Calling Features
The u340's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones while more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Get it Now service (additional charges apply). The included advanced voice recognition feature allows you to make calls and access other essential features, all without ever touching the device. Meanwhile, a built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Plus, picture ID functionality lets you assign photos or other images to callers. Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the u340 is a tri-mode phone, meaning it can operate on Verizon's digital networks, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The u340 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text, pictures, and sound. The phone also supports mobile instant messaging. Instant Messaging allows you to communicate with your friends or family in the AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, or MSN Messenger communities. With the AIM, Yahoo! or MSN mobile IM client, you can see who is available, busy, or offline. You can also get sports scores, traffic updates, weather reports, news, and even your Horoscope via Verizon TXT Alerts. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users.
The u340 includes a personal organizer that includes a calendar, an alarm clock, a notepad, and a calculator. Meanwhile, the included I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) feature insures that others can access user programmed numbers in the event of an emergency, even if the phone is locked.
Imaging and Entertainment
The fun really starts with the u340's built-in VGA camera, which features a self-timer, shutter sound selection, and brightness adjustment.
Vital Statistics
The Samsung SCH-u340 weighs 2.82 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.77 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 220 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 850/CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Average "free" phone, but speakerphone is low quality........2007-11-19
Here's another "free" phone from Verizon, with a two-year committment.
I don't like paying for phones because the service costs plenty enough by itself. I needed a new phone because my old Samsung A670 had no speakerphone at all. This U340 has one, but the volume is simply not loud enough to be what I would consider an acceptable speakerphone. With the volume at the highest setting, it's just barely OK if there's very little ambient noise in the background. Two friends of mine have LG phones and their speakerphones are loud and have good voice fidelity. But, each of them had to shell out about $40 for their phones, even with a plan committment.
What I do like is the navigation through the menu items, which is quite a bit better on this phone than my old Samsung A670. Very user-friendly, even to a person who doesn't use a cellphone as a plaything.
Transmission and reception is about average compared with other cellphones. To a much greater extent than most people realize, these characteristics are controlled more by what kind of equipment the antenna sites have and how they are configured for coverage. You can have a hooptie iPhone with sucky call performance just like you can with these cell phone company freebies if the coverage is marginal.
I haven't had any problems with the battery so far, but I've only had the phone a couple of weeks. I must say, it is quite small when compared to any other cellphone battery I've ever seen.
The camera seems to take better quality pictures than my old A670 did, and there's no flash. This is a disappointment to some people, but I'd rather not have a flash that may draw unwelcome attention to it and to me. Physically moving the phone up and down in the air changes how light or dark the image capture will be, and I've found this camera will take OK pictures in even fairly low light situations.
All in all, if you're a cellphone "power user" go get a hooptie name brand latest-gen phone. If you are oriented toward simple functionality and economy, consider selecting this from the "free" phone list at Verizon. The price is right!
great phone but terrible battery charge.......2007-11-12
I just wanted a simple cell phone without all the fancy things. This Samsung phone would have been perfect. Small size, cute, sturdy, etc. But, the battery charge was unpredictable. It would stay charged for only 12-36 hrs, even though I talked on it for about 15-20 mins total. My previous Samsung phone did not have this problem. Verizon replaced the battery, but there was no improvement. Since quite a number of people have made this complaint, I wonder if there is a bad batch of Samsung U340 phones. After a month, I eventually switched over to a different brand.
Decent.......2007-10-08
This phone has several major drawbacks:
1. You can't put your finger over the antenna and get decent service which means you have to hold the phone by your fingertips and results in me dropping it frequently.
2. The default rings are pretty weak, and there is NO short text message sound--most are approx. 30 seconds in length. There is a beep sound, but everytime I set it to that, it reverts to the default when I turn it off and on.
3. The speaker phone is basically unusably quite. Unless you're like in a museum you might as well use the phone normally because you have to hold it that close to hear anything anyway.
4. The battery life sucks. I use my phone as an alarm and have never had a problem with a phone dying just from being in standby mode. This thing frequently dies overnight (not as a result of the searching-for-service problem.)
Horribe battery, otherwise good.......2007-08-16
I really wanted to like this phone. I just wanted a phone that has good call quality and reception. For these reasons, I chose this model as it features trimode. Good speakerphone, slim design ... a basic phone for making calls.
The battery, however, is horrible. I charged it overnight, and took it with me to work at 9AM. When I left work at 6PM, despite only making one or two calls, the battery was down to one bar. This is well under the 9.2 days on standby that it is supposedly rated at. I could get the extended battery, but this defeats the purpose of getting a slim, sleek phone.
Everything else is great ... design, loud speakerphone, ok camera, solid feel ... but I don't want a phone that I have to charge everyday.
amazing!!!!.......2007-08-01
this phone is astonshingly durable! I have just recieved it from six flags great america after having been dropped from the 220 foot raging bull roller coaster, and it still works! I needed a strong phone and this one definately is that.
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