alaTest USA - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

in Network Interface Cards (NIC)

10

Total

7246

Source country

AU

Australia

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
5

Average source rating

71

Highest rating

90

Lowest rating

40

Network Interface Cards (NIC)

D-Link DHP-303

Superior performance, power-saving mode

No multi-port adapters available, incompatible with most other powerline devices

Overall, the D-Link DHP-303 kit is a top-notch performer with easy encryption setup and useful features such as a software utility and a power-saving mode. Just buy the correct kit, and make sure you're existing equipment is compatible.

June, 2009

Rating

90

alaSCORE 99

12 reviews

EW-7718UN NMAX

WPA RADIUS encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Gigabit LAN ports, decent speed

Wireless range could be better, odd Web interface layout

Edimax's BR-6574n nMax Wireless Gigabit Router doesn't offer anything extraordinary, but it provides the necessary features and functionality to suit homes that don't suffer from too much wireless interference.

January, 2009

Rating

65

alaSCORE 82

6 reviews

Linksys SPA941

Linksys IP Phone SPA962

By James Hutchinson

Support for six SIP extensions, embedded Web server, easy to use, decent call clarity

Big, some issues with speakerphone capability

The SPA962 combines expandable VoIP functionality with an impressive array of configuration options for administrators and end users. Add ease of use to the mix, and the SPA962 becomes a great option to move a whole office to VoIP with a central ...

August, 2008

Rating

75

alaSCORE 78

190 reviews

Billion BiPAC 2070 HomePlug AV 200 Desktop Ethernet Bridge

Outlet plug is not fixed on the adapter, don't get hot, easy to install, a reliable solution for media streaming

Slightly slower speeds than we were expecting, hard to use software utility

These aren't the fastest adapters we've tested, but they're the easiest to install and they are a good solution for anyone who is having problems with their current wireless network.

February, 2008

Rating

85

no alaScore

1 reviews

DHP-303/E

Better than 802.11g performance, relatively easy to install

The adapters are physically large and will impede adjacent outlets, configuration utility doesn't report the network speed, QoS settings are not clearly explained

If wireless coverage is poor in your dwelling, these Ethernet-over-power-line adapters might just do the trick. They're a relatively neat wired networking solution, which takes advantage of electrical wires to deliver networking connectivity anywhere ...

December, 2007

Rating

80

alaSCORE 87

8 reviews

Belkin SATA II ExpressCard

Faster transfer rates than USB 2.0 and FireWire, easy to install and use

Doesn't ship with an e-SATA cable

This card is an ideal investment for users who have, or are thinking of buying, an e-SATA-based hard drive to plug into their notebook computer. It fits into a 54mm wide ExpressCard slot and is simple to install and use.

November, 2007

Rating

80

no alaScore

2 reviews

Optus Wireless Connect

Optus Wireless Connect

By Ross Catanzariti

Solid 3G speeds, good coverage, good software, incorporates WiFi

Not as faster as the alternatives on the market, not ideal for multitasking

Although Optus' Wireless Connect card falls short of the speeds capable by its HSDPA counterparts, solid coverage and decent speeds make this a good alternative.

March, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 65

24 reviews

Unwired Wireless Card

Unwired Wireless Card

By Elias Plastiras (PC World)

While we couldn't get an Unwired connection at our office, we could get a connection at all of our off-site test locations. The connections were good enough for file downloads, streaming video and, of course, Web browsing. Unwired's network isn't ...

Provides good performance when there is a strong signal

Poor performance while on the road, spotty network coverage

Unwired's mobile broadband solution does not travel well. It provides good performance when there is a strong signal, but strong signals were hard to come by during our tests.

February, 2007

Rating

40

alaSCORE 61

10 reviews

D-Link DCS-2100+

Relatively cheap, easy to use once set up

Difficult to set up

A good buy for anyone who can't afford a professional security camera

March, 2006

Rating

70

alaSCORE 65

79 reviews

Motorola DC800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway

Very easy to use

Totally useless without purchasing another Bluetooth device, no controls on unit

An easy way to wirelessly transmit your music, but it would have been nice to see some extra features

February, 2006

Rating

60

no alaScore

2 reviews

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