Average
3.7
out of 5
132 reviews
May, 2012
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by wmgoat (cnet.com) - Dec, 2010
Simply, it works. Been installing HSB2s for clients on G grade routers for years, so they can have their martinis on the patio and still get online with their laptops. Others may have seen problems with these units, Ive had mine for years and never had...
Had the predecessor, an HSB1. its been an amp for a netgear G grade WAP for years, and Ive seen boosts of double signal strength when measured on a Windows signal strength meter
Huge power supply, but thats not really an issue
by sherpadude (cnet.com) - Apr, 2010
I have a verizon actiontec wireless router (installed with FIOS) in the basement of my split level at one of the the house. I purchased Hawking repeaters (both died) 7db antenna's and the this amplifier. Doing a test with and without the amplifier...
Not sure there are any
Does not improve signal strength
by fire-wire (cnet.com) - Nov, 2007
I have used two of these. The first lasted about 6 months, and died, presumably from overheating, as the unit was uncomfortably hot to touch. It was replaced no hassle, the second one died, a mirror image of the first. I won't bother with a third....
inexpensive, intuitave
two overheated and died in less than a year
by fire-wire (cnet.com) - Nov, 2007
I have used two of these. The first lasted about 6 months, and died, presumably from overheating,...
Read the full review by bretbowman (cnet.com) - Nov, 2007
I was amazed at how well this little guy helped the signal in my place. I get excellent signal...
Read the full review by bretbowman (cnet.com) - Nov, 2007
I was amazed at how well this little guy helped the signal in my place. I get excellent signal strength in every corner of the house and Very good signal strength to all edges of my property. I've wasted a LOT of money trying to boost wireless signal...
Amazing difference in signal strength throughout any dwelling
Price is a little on the high side unless you catch it on sale
by ossann (cnet.com) - Feb, 2007
no problems or droped connections anymore.helps my connection i share with a nieghbor 200' away
Read the full review by ossann (cnet.com) - Feb, 2007
no problems or droped connections anymore.helps my connection i share with a nieghbor 200' away
simple set up
power cord to short
by everynamestaken (cnet.com) - Nov, 2005
This is quite a nifty product. It's fairly inexpensive, cheaper than a repeater, and works very...
Read the full review by everynamestaken (cnet.com) - Nov, 2005
This is quite a nifty product. It's fairly inexpensive, cheaper than a repeater, and works very well. I observed signal strength jump from "No Signal" (on Windows) to Very Good Signal (4 or 5 bars in Windows). Its very easy to use, just plug and go. ...
Inexpensive, Easy to Use, Works
The humming sound it makes, fuzzy manual