wireless routers

this is a complete rewrite
I own this wireless equipment, and use as ap (note, this is version 2)
the thing to do is make sure it has it's LAN ip and disable DHCP
that's it
then set up wireless part (including firewall-MAC filtering)
however, MAC filtering has a problem, it don't refuse connection (wireless) which is not on the list, just don't let it to go to the admin page (I know linksys has similar problem too)
based on Conexant/Intersil prism chip, this piece don't disappoint me (though I just use it as ap, I am happy with SMC 7004ABR)
and, this piece really has SUPER RANGE, way better than both "624" (so-called super G)
with hawking 15dbi antenna (total 29dbm ERP/-100dbi @ 6MB), this piece can get good to very good signal in kitchen with xp, when other "624" (super G, claimed has 19dbm/-96dbi @ 6M) only has low, do you believe it?
FYI, if you use external antenna, make sure get RP-SMA plug (for dlink), and MAKE SURE CONNECT TO THE ANTENNA JACK NEAR THE LAN PORT, the other one don't work

conclusion: I only have 2 SMC products, even though some negative reviews, I am happy with them)
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU GET V2, you can check the part no
if it's Part No. 751.0164 or 751.7437, it's v2

Many people have commented on the constant loss of connection with this router. From other news groups we gathered that when connected to cable modems (Comcast and others except BellSouth)There is a problem with the new firmware 1.11 that prevents the DHCP service to not renew the IP address properly thereby losing connection. Revert back to firmware 1.10 and the problem will be fixed. Other than this the signal has been excellent and if you have Xbox wireless G connection this router works great. Also make sure that your atenaes are not alligned in the same direction - aligning them out of phase makes the signal much stronger.

After hearing great things about SMC's Barricade line, I decided to try one when it came time to upgrade from B protocol to the newer, faster G protocol wireless. Perhaps a good decision to upgrade -- but this isn't the product to do it with.

The first rough spot was just trying to set a new admin password for security purposes. The web-based configuration system kept complaining that my current password was incorrect -- over and over and over. But after rebooting the box, a login attempt required the use of the new password, so the complaint was bogus.

After getting the thing configured, I arrived at the issue of where to put it. The D-Link router/WAP it replaced has a provision for wall mounting, which is what I'd done. The SMC has no provision for wall mounting, no bracket for vertical placement... It can only sit on its bottom. Minor for some, rather irritating here where horizontal surfaces are already at a premium.

That issue aside, the performance of the product was abysmal at best. At just a few yards away with only two walls in between, a wireless connection back to the device from any wireless card at my disposal (including one of SMC's own) failed completely -- even with a high-gain external antenna attached. Totally unacceptable, but in-line with tests I read (after I purchased it, unfortunately).

The compatibility and performance issues were enough for a swift return of the box.

About the only thing I can say on the up side for this unit was about its firewall reporting. The ability to have it send hacker alerts via e-mail was interesting, and did work perfectly.

But a nice feature or two just did not make-up for the other issues here.