SMC Routers?

Darksoul-XDarksoul-X
edited December 2003 in Science & Tech
Hey guys,
I was looking for a new router and was thinking of purchasing a SMC SMC7004ABR Barricade. I heard that SMC has excellent support and products. I just was wondering what you guys think of SMC and what experiences you have had with them.

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  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited December 2003
    I haven't used an SMC product for about 5 years so I couldn't say. I also don't know of any of my other tech friends that have or use SMC either for whatever that's worth. Could be just my local though and nothing more.

    Personally I've generally had good results with D-link, Linksys, 3com and Cisco of course.
  • paroxymparoxym Toronto, Canada
    edited December 2003
    Well sir, I have the same router you are looking at and have a few comments to make and you can take it form there.

    The firmware is by no means designed for a power user. The virtual server (port forwarding) DMZ and other options are lacking and do not provide the functionality I would like. For instance, you cannot forward a range of ports - 1 network ip, 1 port, no good. On the upside however, the router is relatively cheap and does a good job for those who want to plug and play, share their Internet connection, files, etc. and be done with it.
    If you want more options and a more 'power user' centric device, I would suggest looking into DLink (cheaper than the competition and loaded with features) or Linksys. If you want a simple plug it in and go router grab the 7004ABR, you wont be disapointed. ;)

    PS. - I haven't dealt with their tech support personally but I have heard good things as well
  • Darksoul-XDarksoul-X
    edited December 2003
    What about the D-Link DI-604? All I have heard i great things about this router.
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by Darksoul-X
    What about the D-Link DI-604? All I have heard i great things about this router.

    Own it.
    Love it.
    End of story. :)
  • Darksoul-XDarksoul-X
    edited December 2003
    Well, I went ahead and bought the D-Link DI-604 and so far I love it. Setup was so Easy. Just plugged it up and I was surfing just like that. I was amazed at how many features it offered for the price I payed (30$ US).
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