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Netgear WNCE2001 Universal Adapter WiFi Internet

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10 Responses to “Netgear WNCE2001 Universal Adapter WiFi Internet”

  1. Review by N. Shah for Netgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter
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    Excellent product, very easy to setup and use. Glad someone found how to make a device that will allow electronic devices that can only take ethernet connectiion but are far away from a Router and running a Cat5 Cable is not an option.

    I have Replay TV DVR that only takes ethernet cable to update TV Guide and due to this I was stuck with using this unit only at a location where I had access to ethernet cable, I bought the Netgear WNCE2001 and now I am able to use my Replay TV anywhere around the house.

    I also tried connecting this to a 24 port switch and was able to plug in devices into the switch and access internet…so in essence it made my 24 port switch into a 24 port wireless switch.

  2. Review by SkyeNoir for Netgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter
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    When we first got our PS3, I had looked and looked for something like this adapter but found nothing. (Our original 20GB doesn’t have built-in wifi). Getting the PS3 connected to the internet turned into some of a chore, eventually settling down to a mini PC with wifi providing network connectivity via Internet Connection Sharing under WinXP. Not a good setup.

    On the side, I also do work on PCs and Macs. Getting them online for the latest OS updates, drives, etc was always a task that involved transporting loads of files via USB drive and then adding a wifi dongle as needed. Not exactly ideal, but dragging an network cable around the place wasn’t appealing either.

    When the Netgear device came along, I was more than ready to give it a shot. Setting it up with our network info was quick and painless, just followed the onscreen instructions. Once done, I tested it with my netbook to make sure all was well. Within about 30 seconds, it was online and ready to go. Next came the PS3, which also accepted it without a hitch after half a minute or so. And finally, I started taking it around to various computers and plugging it in. Not a single item balked at using it, and transfer speeds were very good.

    About the only complaint I could make about the unit is the time it takes to connect to your network initially. It’s under a minute, but, I’m impatient. It certainly takes a good deal longer than any of the other wifi enabled devices we own. But, really, unless you’re moving it around a lot, it isn’t something you’re likely to notice. (And you’re likely to be more patient than me.)

    One other thing I’d like to note is the dual power options. The unit comes with a small wallwart, but, you can power it up via USB port. Both work equally well, and have their benefits. The difference is that if you use USB, the unit will power up and down with whatever you have it plugged into, which is when you might see the lag in connecting. If you use the wallwart, then the unit stays on all the time and you will only see the lag the fist time you use it.

    It’s a very nice tool to have on hand, and the price is on par with a number of the standard USB wifi adapters that can’t be programmed. So far, range hasn’t been an issue, but I haven’t tested it extensively. I also haven’t tried using it as an input to another wifi router, though I plan to at some point.

  3. Review by Michael C. Ewards for Netgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter
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    This product works exactly as stated in the advertisement. The reception is great. My router is in my basement and the Netgear product is upstairs in the back of my house. No lag at all.

  4. Review by Naomi (Storm) for Netgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter
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    The Netgear WNCE2001 is a simple all-around useful gadget which fulfills many purposes that you didn’t even know needed to be filled. As anyone who as attempted to wire their home post-build for CAT5 or CAT6, it’s a huge pain. However most pre-wireless devices don’t allow the plug in of a USB NIC or other third party device. The WNCE2001 bypasses all of these limitations by acting as a simple wired connection (as far as the connected device is concerned) and sending the data over the air. It should be noted that this is not a standalone device – so if you don’t have a 802.11 network set up in your home, you’ll still need some sort of router before this device can be useful (it is not a WAP). I know that should be pretty common sense, but I felt it should be said.

  5. Review by David G. Jaspers for Netgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter
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    Easy set up from my laptop – took just a minute or two. If you set it up with a WPS enabled wireless router, it’s even easier. Connected to LG Blu Ray, moved it around a little for a good signal from the router (downstairs from the WNCE2001), and we were watching You Tube in seconds. Has an AC power adapter, or can run on USB power. If you’re looking to connect a media device to a wireless router, this is an inexpensive, easy to set up adapter that delivers great video.

  6. Review by Dennis A. Amith (kndy) for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0
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    Having tested a good number of security software, I wanted to give Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro Version 3.0 a chance. With McAfee’s Security program on one laptop, I wanted to see how Trend Micro’s latest software compares on my other PC laptop.

    I. INSTALLATION

    When I install anti-virus or security programs, things usually take about 20-25 minutes but surprisingly Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro 3.0 took less than 10 minutes (and this on a laptop that is 90% full). Trend Micro advertises that the software is 20% smaller in file size and 20% faster in scan time and so far, that has remained to be true. Installation was easy, but it does require you to have an internet connection ready and also to enter your personal information before accessing the software (after installation). But this is probably the quickest Internet Security software I have ran thus far.

    II. Interface

    After installation, accessing the software is easy and quick. Updating the software is all within a click of a button. You get an overview, virus and spy ware controls, personal firewall controls, internet and e-mail controls, other settings and subscription and pro features. Interface is pretty basic and for newbies, it should be easy to navigate. When checking each section, there is a button that shows on or off. So, you know what is working immediately.

    Where most of the sections are self-explanatory, the Pro Features is quite interesting as it allows you to go further into Internet Security with:

    - Trend Micro Vault – Password-protected vault folder where you store sensitive files that seals if you lose your computer. I definitely like this feature, especially the fact that you can report your computer as missing/stolen and the vault where sensitive files are stored will automatically seal.

    - System Tuner – Improve the performance of your computer, recover hard disk space/cleans up registry files and safeguard privacy on the Internet. Personally, I didn’t want to mess with the registry using this function until I did a back of files.

    - Trend Micro Toolbar that checks the safety of the websites, hyperlinks and wireless networks – I tested this and where McAfee’s test of sites would take you to their webpage with user-based reviews, Trend Micro’s toolbar gives you a color code if it’s safe.

    - Protection for mobile telephones and PDA’s from span and viruses. Another good feature for those who want to protect their smart phones and PDA’s.

    III. Overview

    The virus scan was definitely quicker than any anti-virus software that I have used before and that is definitely a positive. The software does what it says on the back of the box, protecting the PC from viruses and spyware, prevents unauthorized changes, blocks e-mail and image spam, malicious downloads and also via “My Home Network”, you can see who is utilizing your computer.

    At first I was wondering why they separated the pro features but after checking them out, it’s something that you don’t want newbies messing with especially if it deals with registry and a automatic sealing vaults. So, it makes sense to keep the pro feature as something you need to self-install and limits the user-errors.

    So, which is better? McAfee or Trend Micro? Personally, I think that they are even but with McAfee, they have a better looking graphical interface, they’ve been around longer and the online checker has more integration with their website. But Trend Micro is quicker, faster and is quite simple for the beginning computer user. Quite simply both offer similar protection.

    Similar to McAfee’s Internet Security 2010, Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro 3.0 offers a 3-user license and a one year license agreement. Also, 2GB of online storage and ability to back up critical data to a secure online site.

    Overall, Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro 3.0 is a solid release. Both are solid brands known for their security service. McAfee is known for anti-virus, Trend Micro for anti-spam. So, really it all comes down to which brand you prefer and price. But one thing that Trend Micro’s Internet Security software does have an edge versus its competitors is speed. Install, scanning and registry/system cleanup is very quick. So, if speed is a factor in your decision-making, Trend Micro is the way to go!

  7. Review by L A. for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0
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    I have used Kaspersky anti-virus software for the last few years after using and being disatisfied with McAfee. I thought I would try Trend Micro Internet security for the first time. The setup was fairly easy and similar to the method Kaspersky uses. The software is comprehensive with virus and spyware protection, a firewall, internet and email protection. However, this software includes protection for mobile devices which my copy of Kaspersky anti-virus does not. Then again, Trend Micro Internet security is more expensive than Kaspersky anti-virus, so if you don’t have a mobile device to protect, a less comprehensive software suite may be for you. Overall, this is a very good product and is recommended.

  8. Review by ut158 for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0
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    I installed this on a Windows 7 computer (Win 7 beta, Virtual PC installation running on a Windows XP host). The installation took a little over 13 min. from the time I stuck the disc in to the time the installed UI came up (although I could have shaved a minute or so off if I hadn’t read through the EULA and if I had used the “regular installation” instead of the advanced/custom install–I wound up using all the defaults, anyway).

    The initial update took another 8 minutes to download and install (the file was 35 MB and my DL took under a minute–most of the 8 min. was installation time). One quirk was that when the update completed, the windows just closed–they didn’t give any other indication that they were done or what the success status was.

    I ran a quick scan after the update was done and it took a mere 45 seconds and found 2 “potential threats” (cookies). I next tried a full scan and that completed in 43 seconds and found another 2 problems–I needed to install 2 Windows updates. That has to be the fastest complete scan I’ve ever done… it makes me a little suspicious… it really couldn’t have looked at everything in that amount of time, right? I mean, my drive has 8.5 GB of files to search through. Assuming we look at the vast majority of the available files (since it is a FULL scan, after all), you would have to sustain nearly 200 MB/s from the hard drive. Even with my RAID (4 disk, 0+1) array, that’s pushing it.

    The suite sports a full set of features including a fully customizable firewall, parental controls, and a spam filter as well as 2 GB of online storage (2x the normal) and a nice “vault” feature which you can supposedly lock remotely if your computer gets stolen. I haven’t played with that feature yet, but as far as I’m aware, it is a unique offering. I thought the parental controls were pretty good, but not as good as BitLocker’s.

    Things I was concerned about, but I suspect have only to do with my VM setup and so may not have any bearing:

    1) Upon starting the installation, I got the following pop up:

    This computer’s clock speed falls below the minimum recommended for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. Installing the software will slow down this computer. Do you still want to continue?

    I’m running a Core2 Quad Q6600 over-clocked to 2.7 GHz. I know the VM only sees one of those cores and I’m not sure what clock speed it is seeing, so this is probably a non-issue. The box says that Win7 needs 1 GHz (800 MHz minimum), so let that be a guide for you.

    2) After installing, my computer kept crashing, but I suspect that has to do with the fact that I’m using a beta OS. This is far to obvious to be an issue on released OSs. On the plus side, I found out that the virus scanner has a special “safe mode” scanning function you can use. I thought that was pretty cool.

    Bottom line: a solid offering from Trend Micro. Scans are very fast (if not too fast), the install was easy and there are plenty of bells and whistles to keep advanced users happy.

  9. Review by Michele for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0
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    As a person who has been on the net for many years, I can honestly say that I have tried most of the popular internet security programs out there. I have had computers get viruses with Norton, McAfee, PC Tools, and a couple that are no longer on the market (for good reason). I most recently used AVG free as my son in law is an IT consultant and he uses it. I found it slowed my computer when running a scan plus I wanted a total security package. I looked at AVG’s suite but was put off by their customer service people and the price. They were evasive when asked how many people get a virus anyway when using their product and what the remedy was if that occurred. AVG was also around a hundred dollars for the three computer option. Trend Micro Internet Security Pro is less than half the price for three computers. Can’t beat that.

    Before AVG, I had PC Tools and found it really cumbersome and maddening. It hogged my computers memory and totally bogged it down when doing a scan. It also never remembered the permissions I put in so that it was constantly asking me if I wanted stuff to run. I uninstalled that after the first week. That was on my Dell 17 with 4 GB of RAM and lots of drive space left. No reason for it to run so slow. It’s sitting in a box on the shelf. I won’t even give it away to someone I don’t like.

    I recently purchased two new computers. One a Dell Insiron 17 and the other is a Dell Studio 19. The 19 was a want, the 17 was to replace a pretty new Inspiron that didn’t survive an ice water bath. Both came with Vista Home Premium and a free upgrade to Windows 7. What better way to test this product that to see how it would work on both systems.

    I can tell you that I have NEVER had a security system install so easily. I didn’t have to read about “known issues”. There was no need for the work arounds that I had to do with Norton. I didn’t have to spend hours on the phone with customer service, figuring out what program I have that was causing the problem. Set up took minutes, not hours. No headache, no migraine from hunching over the computer trying to figure out what else the problem could be. No hours scouring the forums for how someone else fixed the problem. WOW!! I almost cried.

    Next I waited for my Windows 7 upgrade kit to arrive. That does take a couple of hours to install but it went really well. When I did the final reboot everything, including Trends, worked! WOOHOO!I almost cried again, I was so relieved. So it works for me on Vista and Win 7 and No problems.

    This system is really easy to customize on Vista or Win 7. As you can see on the pictures above, the screens are self explanatory. I am a over middle aged mother of eight and grandmother of eleven. If I can do this so can you. When it runs a scan I have no sluggishness. I can tell it how fast or slow to run the scan. It remembers my settings and is not constantly putting up pop ups asking me for the 100th time whether or not I trust something. It knows better than I do if a sight is safe. If it’s not a safe sight it lets me know. There are a lot of settings. They are easy to understand and use. One of the best things is the cell phone protection. You can’t find that everywhere.

    This product is wonderful. I have never used anything so easy to install and use. I have had no problems with viruses so far. It has not froze up or caused any problems so far. I will update this if I have any problems in the future.

  10. Review by Tarun Chachra for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0
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    A little bit of background. I have been in IT for well over 15 years and have always despised using BLOATED anti-virus/anti-malware software of any kind. That being said, I have chosen TREND’s corporate products for most of the enterprises I have always supported. Naturally when this product was made available for review, I chose it so I could see what the experience would be for an end user that would purchase this product for their home or small business. Corporate products generally tend to be lighter since they are run in server environments and the load of their operation does not need to be on the end users pc but rather on the server. The packages that are sold by many vendors tend to be bloated in their nature and provide MORE then what is necessary for protection of computers.

    The system used was a laptop with 4gb ram and Windows 7 x64 (64bit).

    Now on to the review of this product, its pro’s, con’s, and performance.

    Pros:

    Windows 7 Compatible

    32bit and 64bit Compatible

    VERY low memory usage

    Cons:

    None as of this review

    Details:

    1. Once you insert the CD Rom for installation you are given a simplistic set of choices.

    *Disable included Firewall (which may be something you would consider if you have a good router in place or you are comfortable with Microsoft’s built in windows firewall solution)

    *Scanning the system for malware/virus’ before the product is installed

    2. The installation is smooth and quick and immediately starts to protect your computer against known malware out in and around the internet. One thing to always remember is that after you have installed the product you should always run the updater (from the main console) to update the virus definitions so that it is updated against the latest and greatest. I can confirm that Trend is 99.999% on the ball and their updates are rather quickly made available after anything new shows up…..it helps you feel good knowing that the product developers are not sleeping on the job.

    3. Once running, Windows 7 automatically recognizes that it has protection in place and does not notify you that you are lacking it. The Trend software uses a AMAZINGLY low amount of ram while running and sitting idle….852k…that is less then 1mb of RAM. I could not believe it myself and thus rebooted and tested on 3 other machines to find similar results…naturally the RAM usage was =/- 10mb on different machines..but that is IMPRESSIVE at the very least. Once the console is open it utilizes about 21mb of RAM..but the console is only required when running updates, changing settings, and or running manual scans etc.

    4. One of the best features of this software is what are known as the PRO features. They include:

    A) Trend Micro Vault – a password protected folder that allows you to save files which are encrypted and secure..only a user with the password can get to them.

    B) System Tuner – a section which allows you to scan and clean the registry in Windows to get rid of old un-necessary entries, clean out temp files, adjust your start up programs, delete un-necessary instant messaging and browsing history, etc… A GREAT feature that helps you keep your system running at peak performance.

    C) A toolbar which helps you as your browse to different websites by checking them against a blacklist that is maintained by Trend.

    D) Trend Micro Mobile Security – this is a redirect to their website that allows you to download software for certain mobile devices that are supported. Excellent feature..although i worry about its necessity.

    Overall this is a great product and I have no harm in recommending it to anyone with a 32 and or 64 bit operating system. It is a lean software and not bloated the way other commercial products tend to be.

    My personal laptop has now been running this product for 2 weeks and I am quite satisfied with its performance and the fact that it does not interrupt my daily computing life. As with any antivirus product, you should remember that they are only 99.999% effective with the remainder being common sense and knowing what you are clicking on, viewing, etc.

    I have no doubt that this product will win some accolades going forward and I stand behind it. I encourage you to ask me questions via comments so that I can answer them….

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