Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router
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Product Age Jan, 2009

Average

3.4

out of 5

26 reviews

May, 2012

Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

  by Dong Ngo (cnet.com) - Apr, 2008

cnet.com

The Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router (MW-P54SS) is not your typical router. Instead of connecting it to your DSL or cable modem to share an Internet connection, you plug it into a USB port on your PC or laptop. Once plugged in, the $60--roughly the...

Compact; completely automated and fast installation; works with any Internet service; decent range

No Mac support; flimsy design; no Draft N support; throughput could be better; short USB head

The Windy31 USB Wireless Router is not a router in the traditional sense. This small, USB drive lets you create a wireless network with access to the Internet from any one PC that has an Internet connection. It's a must-have for travelers who need to...

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Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

  by Dong Ngo (zdnet.com) - Apr, 2008

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The Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router (MW-P54SS) is not your typical router. Instead of connecting it to your DSL or cable modem to share an Internet connection, you plug it into a USB port on your PC or laptop. Once plugged in, the $60--roughly the...

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Roteador sem fio Windy 31 parece mais um pendrive

  by René Ribeiro (pcworld.uol.com.br) - Mar, 2009

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Transforme qualquer PC ou notebook com acesso à web em um ponto de distribuição para uma rede sem fio.

pequeno ; Fácil de instalar, configurar e transportar

Tem preço igual ao de um roteador tradicional ; Não tem firewall para proteger portas

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Doesn't work with WIndows 7 64bit.

  by (cnet.com) - Jan, 2011

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Doesn't work with Windows 7 64bit. Tried everything on their site. Spent 3 days and endless hours searching on google but no luck yet.

Doesn't work with WIndows 7 64bit

Doesn't work with WIndows 7 64bit

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For window7 users download the patch file from website

  by blacksmhong (cnet.com) - Sep, 2010

cnet.com

If you use win7 and purchased windy31, Go to http://www.synetusa.com And download the patch file for window7. If you are using 32bit download 32bit or if you are using 64bit download 64bit files And you also have to download windy31enabler file ...

good for internet sharing, conveniant

should say something good for the product

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Win7 not supported as claimed"

  by BOOMER3388 (cnet.com) - Jun, 2010

cnet.com

Win7 users beware. If they ever respond and/o... 

Great hype and if it did as advertised all would be good

My OS is Windows 7 Pro and this Unit tries to start when inserted as they state in their hype but "Non Supported OS" window pops up

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Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

  by (cnet.com) - Jan, 2010

cnet.com

Win7 users beware. If they ever respond and/or provide a solution I will modify this review

Great hype and if it did as advertised all would be good

My OS is Windows 7 Pro and this Unit tries to start when inserted as they state in their hype but "Non Supported OS" window pops up

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Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

  by (cnet.com) - Jan, 2010

cnet.com

If you use win7 and purchased windy31,

good for internet sharing, conveniant

should say something good for the product

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"very smart. easy to install"

  by gomanlife (cnet.com) - Apr, 2009

cnet.com

light, smart, easy to use

before using, I should turn off some programs like antivirus or something. but it was not that hard

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very smart. easy to install

  by gomanlife (cnet.com) - Apr, 2009

cnet.com

light, smart, easy to use

before using, I should turn off some programs like antivirus or something. but it was not that hard

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Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

  by (cnet.com) - Jan, 2009

cnet.com

light, smart, easy to use

before using, I should turn off some programs like antivirus or something. but it was not that hard

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"Delivered what it promised"

  by EddieBam (cnet.com) - Dec, 2008

cnet.com

Connected 3 laptops with no problem (2 pc's a... 

Very easy to install and was up and running in a few minutes (if that). Security features similar to any other router I've used in the past. Compact size for easy travel.

I don't think there are any operational cons to this product. It functioned exactly as it promised.

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Win7 not supported as claimed

  by BOOMER3388 (cnet.com) - Dec, 2008

cnet.com

Win7 users beware. If they ever respond and/or provide a solution I will modify this review

Great hype and if it did as advertised all would be good

My OS is Windows 7 Pro and this Unit tries to start when inserted as they state in their hype but "Non Supported OS" window pops up ; Sent email to support but NO response. Anyone with solution please email me: bit1@gawab.com

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Brand Synet Electronics

Header

CompatibilityPC
ManufacturerSynet Electronics
ModelUSB Wireless Router
Packaged Quantity1
Product LineSyNET WINDY31

Miscellaneous

Encryption Algorithm128-bit WEP / 64-bit WEP / AES / TKIP / WPA

Networking

Connectivity TechnologyWired / Wireless
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g
Data Transfer Rate54Mbps
Form FactorExternal
Network / Transport ProtocolDHCP / PPPoE / TCP/IP
TypeWireless router

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