Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station

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  • Brand : Iomega
  • Product name : iConnect Wireless Data Station
  • Product code : 34780
  • Category : Interface Hubs
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  • Info modified on : 21 Oct 2022 10:32:10
  • Warranty: : 3 years
  • Long product name Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station :

    iConnect Wireless Data Station GbE, 802.11b/g/n, 4 x USB 2.0

  • Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station :

    The Iomega® iConnect Wireless Data Station is a simple way to bring all of your desktop and portable USB storage into your network. Plug your external USB drives or USB thumb drives (any brand) into the Iomega iConnect device and they are automatically connected to and accessible on your network. Remote access allows you to connect, share, and access your files securely from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Wireless connectivity allows you to place the Iomega iConnect device in the most convenient location in your home without having to run another cable. Taking backup data off-site for disaster recovery has never been easier. Simply back up all your networked computers through the Iomega iConnect device, and then take your hard drive off-site for safekeeping. The Iomega iConnect device truly makes your USB drives “smart” and includes the ultimate set of advanced media features, such as the DLNA®-certified UPnP® AV media server, and iTunes™ server so that content can be easily shared between computers and any other digital media adapters such as game consoles, Iomega ScreenPlay products, digital picture frames or networked TVs. Picture Transfer Protocol, torrent download compatibility, and the Cooliris™ slide show plug-in round out the advanced media features. Embedded RSA® BSAFE® encryption for protected installs and upgrades. Supports PC, Mac® and Linux® clients.

  • Short summary description Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station :

    Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station, 5 W, 256 MB, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 1.5 + Apple Safari 2.0, Microsoft Windows XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64; Windows Vista Home Basic/Home..., 270 g, Marvell 6281

  • Long summary description Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station :

    Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station. Power consumption (typical): 5 W. Minimum RAM: 256 MB, Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 1.5 + Apple Safari 2.0, Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64; Windows Vista Home Basic/Home.... Weight: 270 g. Built-in processor: Marvell 6281. Memory and processor: 256MB RAM / 1.0GHz, Dimensions (WxDxH): 161 x 131 x 27 mm, Compliance industry standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

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Specs
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 4
I/O ports 1 x RJ45
Ports quantity 5
Power
Power consumption (typical) 5 W
System requirements
Minimum RAM 256 MB
Minimum system requirements Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 1.5 + Apple Safari 2.0

System requirements
Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64; Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.4 + Ubuntu 7.10, Fedora 8, Fedora 7, Fedora Core 6/5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop/Workstation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Desktop/Workstation, OpenSUSE 10.3, Debian 4
Weight & dimensions
Weight 270 g
Performance
Built-in processor Marvell 6281
Other features
Memory and processor 256MB RAM / 1.0GHz
Mac compatibility
Dimensions (WxDxH) 161 x 131 x 27 mm
Compliance industry standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power requirements 100 - 240
Networking features 802.11b/g/n, GbE
Distributors
Country Distributor
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Reviews
Updated:
2016-01-23 15:36:13
Average rating:75
Uk has collected 27 expert reviews for Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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techsmart.co.za
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2016-01-23 15:34:30
Average rating:0
The Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station has no onboard storage capacity of its own, instead it allows users to integrate all their desktop and portable USB storage devices into their network. In our opinion it’s also one of the sleekest and most com...
  • All in all we found the Iomega iConnect to be reliable and easy to use. It executes its function perfectly and for such an affordable device we found it very impressive. If you’d like to keep connected to your external data devices or if you have an e...
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theregister.co.uk
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2016-01-23 15:34:45
Average rating:80
"A new version of Iomega Storage Manager is available," the app announces on launch. "Click here to download it." And then it "quits unexpectedly", as Mac OS X politely describes the event, although this happens every time you run it. Click for the upg...
  • The main problems I had with the iConnect mostly dissolved into niggles once I'd applied the firmware upgrade. If Internet access to your drives is important, go for the Pogoplug. Otherwise the iConnect is more generally useful and cheaper, if still...
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2016-01-23 15:35:15
Average rating:60
The Iomega iConnect is different from almost all other network attached storage (NAS) devices we've seen. Instead of storing files on an internal hard disk, it depends entirely on external USB hard disks for storage. The lack of an internal disk means...
  • The Iomega iConnect is cheap and has some useful features, but unless you're on a strict budget or have very light file sharing needs its poor performance isn't worth putting up with...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2016-01-23 15:35:15
Average rating:70
Product Code: 34780 The Iomega iConnect is a clever, stylish and inexpensive device that allows you to access and share information stored on USB devices on both your home network or via the internet. Here's our Iomega iConnect review. So you have t...
  • The Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is a neat little device. It isn't a USB 3.0 product, but as SuperSpeed USB is backward-compatible and the extra speed would likely be mitigated by the network's own performance bottlenecks anyway, that drawbac...
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maclife.com
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2016-01-23 15:34:37
Average rating:70
NAS for people who don't know (or care) what NAS means Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are often expensive and tough to set up. While centralized, always-on network storage is a huge win, collecting everything from all your various USB drives to...
  • Perfect for a small household with lots of USB drives hanging around. Easy setup. Cross-platform.
  • Remote Access software is clunky, and it requires subscription after the first year.
  • The Iomega iConnect is cheaper than an NAS box and great for a small home network, but its limitations mean it isn’t suitable for power users. iConnect Wireless Data Station...
Digitaltrends.com
Updated:
2016-01-23 15:34:45
Average rating:60
When you can grab an external hard drive for barely $10 more than the internal equivalent these days, then connect it effortlessly via USB, it’s easy to see why so many people now carry their lives on a mix of thumb drives, portable hard drives, and me...
  • Advanced feature set, Four USB ports, Wired performance similar on par with a PC, Small and unobtrusive...
  • Extremely slow Wi-Fi performance, Severe reliability issues, Occasionally awkward admin software...
  • A cornucopia of features and low price tag make the iConnect look like a bargain, but slow transfer speeds over Wi-Fi and severe reliability issues hamper its real-life performance...
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macworld.com
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2016-01-23 15:35:15
Average rating:70
So you have all this USB storage lying around and you wish you could just put it in some out of the way spot and access it across your home network. For a very reasonable $100, Iomega’s iConnect will let you do that and more, with up to four drives. Co...
  • Puts any USB drive to work as network storage, Full featured...
  • No FTP access...
  • All in all, the iConnect is a neat little box. If you don’t need remote FTP access, it’s a great way to get started with network storage and media serving. Especially if you have unused USB storage you want to leverage...
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2016-01-23 15:35:15
Average rating:70
So you have tons USB storage lying around, and you wish that you could just put it in some out-of-the-way spot and access it across your home network. For a very reasonable $100, the Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station will let you do that and more--...
  • Puts any USB drive to work as network storage, Full featured...
  • No USB 3.0 support, No FTP access...
  • Affordable device capably turns USB storage into a full NAS setup...
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computershopper.com
Updated:
2016-01-23 15:35:44
Average rating:75
For years now, the tech media has been reminding you how important it is to back up your data—but how many of you (or us, for that matter) actually do it? It’s difficult and time consuming, right? Wrong. With the growing popularity of networ...
  • Inexpensive NAS solution, Built-in Wi-Fi, Four USB ports, Built-in print server, Mac OS Time Machine support...
  • Limited remote access, Remote access requires subscription after first year, Some buggy behavior...
  • The iConnect is an easy way to repurpose your existing USB drives as network-attached storage...
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