Question about SMC Barricade 7004ABR

[pantynutz]

I'd like to know why my SMC Barricade 7004ABR can't download at speeds faster than 250kilobytes per second (without the router i get 350kilobytes per second) when it's rated at 10/100 (the minumum speed 10megabits = more than 2 megabytes).

My setup is a Motorola cable modem connected to the 7004ABR at default settings with 2 computers connected to it via NICs and CAT5 cables (I also tried with 7004's firewall off, not sure if that matters).

Once again, without the router, with 1 computer directly connected to the cable modem I get a max around 350kbps. It's absurd to lose more than 100k, so if there's no way to reclaim that speed, I might as well return this POS.

Finally, can anyone recommend a few worthwhile low/mid-end routers that might make it into the Hot deals forum? (i.e. - less than $80)

 

[donnchadh]

Hello:

I do SOHO networking installs and have seen this problem more than once on Barricade routers--including one I had at home.
Thing is, it was OK for a month and then the dload speed dropped. I'm speaking of the 7004 AWBR, but that's hust the same router with a WAP integrated,

I'd recommend calling SMC for and RMA and replacement. Of all the lowend routers out there, I have had the best lucj with the Barricade.

Good Luck