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Eric S.

Eric S.

Joined on 05/04/04

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Most Critical Review

Network Interface Card has big problems with Linux

Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Tower Server System Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz 4GB 70A4000HUX
Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Tower Server System Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz 4GB 70A4000HUX

Pros: The system is inexpensive and runs well overall.

Cons: If you are running Linux, beware. There is an issue with the Network Interface Card randomly resetting. I system as a web server for a customer and it was a nightmare troubleshooting the issue. I finally disabled the internal NIC and replaced it with another manufacturer's. The issue with the network that was a regular daily event has not reappeared in at least 6 months, since I replaced the NIC.

Garbage

B-Link 150Mbps USB 802.11 b/g/n Wireless WiFi 5DBi antenna Adapter for Windows Mac Linux Realtek 8188CUS
B-Link 150Mbps USB 802.11 b/g/n Wireless WiFi 5DBi antenna Adapter for Windows Mac Linux Realtek 8188CUS

Pros: None

Cons: The product simply would not associate with an access point using WPA2. I ended up purchasing a Belkin USB adapter which associated to the same access point on the first try. The software is poor, the quick start guide is folded very difficult to read as the print and pictures are very small. I am a Network Engineer and have been in the computer industry since the 1980s. This device should not be on the market.