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Perfect for first time networker.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: October 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This was my first wireless network setup. I was worried that it was going to be a long tedious setup process & require tons of tweaking before I could actually use it....BOY was I pleasantly surprised! Out the box; plain simple instructions Step1.Install software before you install hardware. Step2. Follow directions on screen. After 3 or four easy steps my base station was installed in 10 minutes!!! Next I installed the wireless adapter on my 2nd pc in under 20 minutes with the same degree of ease (took me longest to open up the PC & install the card, but once that was done the software pare took 10 min). With both pieces of hardware up & running, the software simply walked me right through configuring the network; ACTUALLY IT did ALL the work while I sat & watched as it basically set my network up on autopilot. I highly recommend this to everyone thinking about seting up a wireless network at home. The software interface works seemlessly with Windows XP as most microsoft products are designed to do. I trust that everyone will be as pleased with this product as I am.

Buggy & seems like a Beta......MS Support has no answers.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: October 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I purchased the MN-700 and found that setup was seamless, however after functioning for a few minutes, the router stopped responding to all machines on the network (wired, wireless, XP, ME and 98) - no internet, no network, no response from router. The only way to correct this was to either go through the setup process again, hard reset the router or unplug and plug the router. And then the router would stop responding again...

I exchanged this for a new one and found I had the same problem. During a 3 hour call with MS support I got an initial response that the problem was software and that I would need to speak to the OS folks (hey isn't that Microsoft). She eventually figured out (after me telling her numerous times) that the problem was hardware as all my machines could not talk to the router. I then asked what are the chances that I get two exact hardware problems on two different routers? She told me this was common and that she has seen it on three routers for some users!!! What does this tell you????

Then when I called for a new one, the MS rep told me that they could not send me a new one because the MN-700 hadn't been released yet. Well then how is it available online and also at major electronics retailers? They said they had to check and get back to me. Not the answer I was looking for.

One last thing, take a look at MS's support site and look at the support page. You'll find that there are many entries on the site with the same problem. The official MS response is to refer you to another email address that deals with bugs.

Bottom line is that MS should not have released this until they got all of the bugs out. Buyer beware.

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: October 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Indeed, installing MN 700 is very simple. Except, after it is installed, it does not work. My network and Internet drops after 2-3 minutes. All the free advice on Microsoft webside is worth every penny of the cost. I spent over two hours with a technician who tried to be very helpful. One problem, she was unable to resolve my issues.

This Unit Seems To Run As Solid As It's Predacessors...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: October 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I read the other reviews, and I admit I was a bit apprehensive in buying the G verison of the Microsoft's Wireless Base Station. But after having so many problems trying to get the one from Linksys running, and how great Microsoft's Wired Base Station worked out for me, I threw caution to the wind and purchased one (just don't let my wife know).

Just like the wired version, the setup of this wireless Base Station is easy. It only took 5 minutes to get setup and running. Kudos to Microsoft for getting this right.

As far as hang-ups and connections problems, I have been spared of this. I have two XP machines connected via ethernet, and an older XP laptop connected via Microsoft's Wireless G card, and having downloaded various XP and Office service packs, and the AOL 9.0 update (all of which took longer than 3 to 5 minutes mind you), I have yet to experience any problems.

The only complaint that I have is that the laptop connection is sluggish, but compared to 100mps, a max of 54 would be I suppose.

Now if only I can get the Win 98 machine to setup as easily... but that is another question...

Plenty bad

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: October 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Really, really sad. Trying to setup by myself for 3 hours, then 2 hours and 31 minutes on the phone with a very helpful person who was unable to help. Won't respond, computer (running ME) won't recognize the router. Deleted my SW, modified their settings, ran through all the ideas, rebooted 7 times on the phone.... Still nothing - next step, a Microsoft expert calls within 3 days..... When they call (at 3 days) it is to set up an appointment to call in TWO WEEKS. They call this service???

Update -- I took this back and bought a Linksys WRT54G -- installed and fully operational during a commercial break while watching "Survivor" the other night. Hours and weeks of work for the MN-700, less than 5 mins for the Linksys...

Very good product.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Easy setup, inexpensive, reliable, and Wi-Fi certified. Very good range when combined with D-Link's DWL-G650 card (Microsoft's MN-720 card has shorter range).

waiting for the third version

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 9
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

the first and second versions of Microsoft stuff sucks, right? I guess we need to wait for the third version, because this one isn't working. Friendly telephone support, though.

nice interface, if only it worked

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Everything went smoothly, except that thing where it cuts out every three minutes. Microsoft says they'll send me another. We'll see.

yeesh. what a headache

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Works for about three minutes at a time. Actually, it works as long as I don't actually use the Internet. Nice tech support folks, though.

did MS test this product?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Shouldn't have been released to market.

5 stars for: Asthetic design, functional web-based interface, good range, price

If unit worked as it should, it would get 5 stars.

3 star deduction for: working for 5 minutes and then failing, broadcasting SSID but not accepting connections (wired or wirelessly) due to non-responsive DHCP server, technically support that has too many layers (open a case, call back on case to confirm issues, then a call from a technician), transformer at end of plug, inability of tech support to resolve issues. Basically said they were aware of the issues and have a firmware update in testing, e.t.d. 2-3 weeks.

Tried 3 units without success. Wait for updated firmware before buying.

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