Real HOT: 3Com 802.11b Wireless Gateway/Router for $105!! (PM w/ OfficeMax)

[iamme]

Ok, I think this should work:

1). 3Com Wireless Router at TigerDirect.com for $129

2). 3Com Wireless Router at OfficeMax.com for $219 (search for item#: 20145326)

3). I think you have to call 1-800-283-7674 to PM.

4). Use $25 off $100 code (try T-Bargains.com)

802.11b Router/Gateway for $105!!!

CNet.com review 8/10 stars....Editor's Choice.....but only 64% positive. Then again, lots of the routers have bad reviews. I think the routers performance has a huge correlation with the person's home, other wireless equipement, etc.

edit: PracticallyNetworked.com Review....seems like a decent router....not top-of-the-line

Man, I really want to try this one out.......I need to sell some equipment first.......so check out my sig (shameless plug)

 

[iamme]

BTW, I think OfficeMax makes you pay sales tax (if there are OfficeMax's in your state of course).

 

[Rally1]

nm

 

[SupaCh1nk]

just got off the phone with od, said they have to "investigate" and it takes a couple of days, lame...

 

[iamme]

<< just got off the phone with od, said they have to "investigate" and it takes a couple of days, lame... >>



really? just to do a pricematch?

if so, that is lame....

 

[Souka]

Hmm....

"Protect your data with a built-in firewall, 40-bit encryption, and a private network ID "

40 bit only? and I don't see external antenne...which hurts range.

If you're looking to get this unit, you may want to check the reviews before buying....

My $.02

Was editors choice almost a year ago....lot has changed, many newer routers on market....

 

[duhh]

longtime listener firstime calller
careful on this one... no port mapping, no dmz. You can have applications that you use get flat out screwed on running some services/apps.

just a thought.
d-links range seems to be better, and linksys similar model can have signal boosters added. Perhaps the extra cash is worth it.

 

[iamme]

What if you get a PC Card w/ 128-bit encryption. Does this help?

 

[iamme]

I can't seem to get through their 800 number. Anyone else having trouble?

 

[iamme]

nm

 

[duhh]

getting a card with 128 encryption means u payed extra for a card with 128 bit encryption, thats running in 40bit mode. Anyway, 802.11b as a general rule: if u enable encryption, bandwidth gets chopped in half .

You can still access websites/apps that use encryption, it just means that the data that you are sending could be packet sniffed, etc. and people could do what they want with it. Seriously though, whos worried about this, 802.11b range isnt that good, someone would have to be sitting on your front porch or on your roof to get ur data if they wanted to...

ham pants