Download manager for FTP, Web, and BitTorrent downloads, Built-in 250GB hard drive, Print server, USB ports for additional hard drives and mirroring capability, Message board and personal Web site server
Expensive, Configuration utility is confusing for newbies
The Asus WL-700gE router features an integrated hard drive and loads of media-sharing features. If you find yourself constantly downloading files from the Internet, its worth the high cost and the complex setup routine. ...
There are cheaper Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices on the market, but most of them are more expensive than the Asus WL-700gE. Couple this with the huge range of features the device offers, and its excellent value. Not everything worked exactly a...
Will man mit mehreren Rechnern Zugriff auf das Internet haben, stellt ein DSL-Router die einfachste und effektivste Lösung dar. Kombiniert mit einem Switch steht auch dem Datenaustausch zwischen den angeschlossenen Rechner nichts im Weg. WLAN sorgt f...
ASUS has impressed me quite a bit with their WL-700gE. As it stands, wireless performance is on par with the other ASUS routers Ive reviewed, which has been very good. Aside from that, its a great looking product. Sleek even. It includes its own sta...
Fiddly to set up, For cable users only, Not upgradeable
When is a router not a router? When its a Network Storage Server (NAS) as well! Weve seen plenty of routers before and weve seen plenty of NAS devices, but this is the first time that weve seen the two technologies married. If you think about it, t...
Abstract: Asus has solved one of the most common problems download junkies face: By marrying a Wi-Fi router with a hard drive and built-in BitTorrent client, the company has eliminated the need for you to leave your power-hungry PC running 24/7. Asus doesn’t lim...
Abstract: A clever combination of NAS box and wireless router, which offers great value for money Having recently been wowed by Freecoms FSG3-WLAN (see issue 148, p133), with its wireless router and NAS drive, we werent too surprised to see other manufacturer...
Abstract: When it comes to consumer wireless networking routers, speed and range are usually the two main aspects that matter and security a close second. However, there has recently been a boom for functional networking equipment and Network Attach...
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Published: 2006-12-01, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
Download manager for FTP, Web, and BitTorrent downloads; built-in 160GB hard drive; print server; USB ports for additional hard drives and mirroring capability; message board and personal Web site server.
Expensive; configuration utility is confusing for newbies; frustrating tech support; expensive.
The Asus WL-700gE router features an integrated hard drive and loads of media-sharing features. If you find yourself constantly downloading files from the Internet, its worth the high cost and the complex setup routine.
