Tim Higgins, Author at SmallNetBuilder

SMC’s EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter reviewed

SMC's EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter is the first product to support enhanced security via Wi-Fi Protected Access in a wireless bridging device. But although it has a few other useful tricks that it can do, we found it a little too quirky for our taste. Read the review and find out why.

Wireless Features

Atheros Super-G NeedToKnow – Part 2

In Part 1 of this NTK, I described the elements of Super-G and took a detailed look at normal 11g and Super-G channel overlap. I also presented test results pitting Super-G against "normal" 11g wireless LANs and "normal" 11g WLANs against each other.

Wireless Features

Atheros Super-G NeedToKnow – Part 1

As I described in my Comdex coverage, the short story is that Broadcom is asserting that Atheros' Super-G based products will interfere with neighboring 802.11b and g networks, severely limiting their speed and, in some cases, shutting them down completely.

LAN & WAN How To

How To: One Internet connection – Two Private LANs

There are times when having two separate networks - both sharing the same Internet connection - can come in handy. For example, I recently helped a community center with its network setup. They needed to provide Internet connection to tenants who were renting space, in addition to their own shared Internet. They also shared a number of folders on the network, but weren't too careful about password protecting the shares.

Wireless Reviews

Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless USB adapter reviewed

Hawking Technology's Hi-Gain Wireless USB adapter puts a new twist on an old product category. We found its 802.11b wireless adapter and hi-gain directional antenna to be a compelling combination for overcoming weak signal problems.

LAN & WAN Reviews

U.S. Robotics USR-8200 Secure Storage Router Pro reviewed

U.S. Robotics has been on an innovation tear lately. First with its 100Mbps 802.11g wireless product line, and now with a new twist on an old product category.

Wireless Reviews

Buffalo Technology’s AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB adapter reviewed

After a longer-than-expected wait, 802.11g / USB 2.0 adapters are finally hitting the shelves. The first one to hit the SmallNetBuilder test bench was also the first announced - Buffalo Technology's AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. We put it through its paces and our RapidReview will tell you whether you have to sacrifice any speed for the convenience of its USB 2.0 connection.

Wireless Reviews

SanDisk SD WiFi Card reviewed

SanDisk's SD WiFi card is an impressive technical feat - a complete 802.11b client adapter the size of two postage stamps. But looks aren't everything and our latest review will give you the 411 on whether its performance is as impressive as its size!

Wireless Reviews

Aerialix Mini2400 Antenna reviewed

If you've ever wished for better performance from your notebook's wireless card, Aerialix' Mini Dipole antenna could be the solution you're looking for. But you'll need the right card in order to use it, so check out our review and see if you've got what it needs!

NAS Reviews

Tim Higgins

SMC’s EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter reviewed

Atheros Super-G NeedToKnow – Part 2

Atheros Super-G NeedToKnow – Part 1

How To: One Internet connection – Two Private LANs

Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless USB adapter reviewed

U.S. Robotics USR-8200 Secure Storage Router Pro reviewed

Buffalo Technology’s AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB adapter reviewed

SanDisk SD WiFi Card reviewed

Aerialix Mini2400 Antenna reviewed

Ximeta NetDisk reviewed

ZyXEL B-4000 Wireless Service Gateway reviewed

NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall reviewed