Iomega NAS 100D Expert Reviews

Offers connectivity via Ethernet and 802.11g wireless networking ; very quiet when operating ; expandable via USB 2.0

Offers neither share-level nor user-level security ; uses WEP instead of WPA

The Iomega NAS 100d is the only device in this roundup to offer wireless networking connectivity. But this functionality has to be weighed against outdated wireless security and a complete lack of data security.

This easy-to-use networked storage device with Wi-Fi is a great consumer choice.

This expandable 160GB network-attached storage device is great if you don't need individually password-protected shared folders. The included Wi-Fi access point is a bonus, but not a reason to buy the device if you already have a separate Wi-Fi router.

Ease of use and expandability make the NAS 100d a good choice for that ever-growing home media collection. This device combines a 160GB NAS drive and a Wi-Fi access point, which we recommend using only if you don't already have a separate Wi-Fi router.

Security features, while limited, are good enough for home use. There are no passwords on individual shared folders, so anyone with access to the NAS 100d can read anything on it. You can designate certain shared folders as read-only, but that's all ...

High-capacity storage with wireless support

High-capacity network storage with wireless support

Expensive ; documentation

Extra storage is always useful, but the NAS 100d is expensive and home users may struggle with Iomega's manual

This easy-to-use networked storage device with Wi-Fi is a great consumer choice.

Simple setup procedure, integrated wireless access point

Lacks WPA encryption

This expandable 160GB network-attached storage device is great if you don't need individually password-protected shared folders. The included Wi-Fi access point is a bonus, but not a reason to buy the device if you already have a separate Wi-Fi router.

Is it a mini PC? No, but it could be the hub of your home network if you can afford it.

Good idea, but we wouldn't spend our beer money on it.

Ethernet and wireless 802.11b / g, two USB 2.0, compatibility with Windows, Mac OS X, Unix, and Linux

no WPA support, not Built-in FTP server, installation manual too complex for a layman, no Wi-Fi Certification;

NAS 100d is one of the cheapest units capable of providing both disk space in quantity and an access point wireless .