Reviewed on March 18, 2008We like the Asus WL-500W for its wealth of unique features and its strong signal at long range, but its short-range throughput is substandard and there's no Gigabit Ethernet support. This is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help.TAGS:ASUS, Network Address Translation, router, LAN, FTP server, server, webcam, wireless router, light-emitting diode, function, USB, operating system
Reviewed on June 27, 2008The HP Media Vault MV2120 is a two-bay NAS drive that novice networkers will find simple to set up and use. While it offers flexible expansion options with a free internal drive bay and two USB ports, the intrusive Media Vault software and lack of a print server dampen our enthusiasm a bit.TAGS:NAS, external hard drive, USB port, HP, hard drive, server, operating system
August 9, 1999Dell will preinstall the Linux operating system on its laptops and home computers in the coming months, extending the operating system availability from servers, workstations, and business desktops to more mainstream computers. Dell's Dimension line should have Linux by the fourth quarter of 1999, a spokesman said. Support for the portable computers also could arrive this year, he said.TAGS:Short take, portable computer, Linux, home PC, spokesman, Dell Dimension, workstation, Dell, operating system, server, laptop computer, PC