Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point

Product Description

LINKSYS WAP54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) products found in homes, businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys Wireless-G access point lets you connect Wireless-G (802.11g ) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your network. Because both standards are built-in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate your network clients to the new screaming-fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.

For more information on the differences between an access point and a router with access point, see the following table:

access point vs. router To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G access point can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The MAC address filter lets you decide exactly who has access to your wireless network. Configuration is a snap with the Web browser-based configuration utility.

Wireless-G is the upcoming 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country--but since they share the same 2.4 GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.

Future-proof your wireless network with the Linksys Wireless-G access point. You'll enjoy Wireless-B connectivity today, and be prepared for a high-speed Wireless-G tomorrow.

The Linksys Wireless-G access point is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.

Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:

802.11b

802.11a

802.11g

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Customer Reviews:

Bad pricing segment.......2007-09-15

ok AP if you just want a transparent access point on your home network or SOHO. Because it is transparent I don't think the price was right, it should be $20 bucks or less. I would highly recommend purchasing the router/firewall AP version which is better value for the money.

Good if looking for wireless G.......2007-09-14

I live in an old (circa 1855) stone house. This WAP is in one corner of the house and is used for a computer in a far corner of the house. Works pretty well over that distance as well as being able to handle multiple connections. If starting a new network I suggest moving up to N standard.

Used as an Access Client need Two of these........2007-09-10

I wanted to connect a wired computer to my wireless network, so I bought one of these, and a WRT54G router (which I needed anyway) which claims to act like a Access Point (it does but..), spent several hours attempting to configure it. Then used the on line linksys help (via the web) and then was told that in Access Client mode, this device will only connect to another WAP54G device. So bought the second one, configured the first to be an access Point, and the second one to be an access client. (pretty quickly as I'm now very familiar with the web based interface) And it works!

First, it's a bit unnerving because have to configure each of the two devices one at a time using a computer attached to your router. Be sure to set the IP address to different numbers. And you have to use WEP encription, no other option appears to work. And once you have both with seperate IP addresses you can configure everything but setting the AP CLient mode. Do that last with just the client mode box attached to your router.

Then to test it, first disconnect the AP Client from the router, then be sure that the other Access Point is connected and reachable (bring up the web page), then disconnect your computer from the router, and plug it into the AP Client box. It should work.

A couple of notes, the AP Client works with the WRT54G router/Access Point IFF you turn all the encryption off. (This is why I spent so much time before calling in the online help. I kept thinking I had it set up correctly, then turning up the security levels and having it fail....) Of course I do not recommend this mode at all. Which makes me wonder why you can't make a WRT54G do the right thing, but you can't. And there is a diagram on the linksys website which shows the correct configuration. It just took me several looks to understand exactly what it saying. (that the WRT54G in access point mode is not equivalent to a WAP54G).

Second, skip the stupid installation CD, go to the linksys site and find out the default IP address, and configure it using that.

Third, look up the suggestions for increasing the security for your wireless network, and configure your boxs appropriately once you have it working on your test machine. (turn off SSID broadcast, disable configuration management from wireless devices, change the password etc.)

Be sure to use a different channel than your other wireless router. (I still wanted to connect a different computer wirelessly to the WRT54G) And use the search for networks scan to see what channels the neighbors are using and pick a different one from them too if possible.

On the speed issue, I've got a pretty small house so I regularly get the full 54Mps of data transfer. It's pretty nice. You need to pay attention to all the other comments about getting the antennas aligned to point from each of the two access points to each other for best reception. Not hard, but worth doing.

And if all this becomes too confusing, use the Web based help from Linksys, the person I had was very helpful. (Be sure that your drivers are the most up-to-date as that will be the first thing they will ask you to do.)

a disaster.......2007-09-01

I purchased this Access Point to augment the range of my WRT54G router which, installed next to my PC on the third floor, would not reach a wireless laptop on my second floor or beyond. Following the CD's instruction I promptly got stuck, lost my server connection, and spent 4 hours talking to a service representative of Linksys before I was told I had a "defective" unit because the power light on the Access Point showed "red". A return and replacement shipment was arranged at the cost of $30 to me. The replacement proved that it too had a red power light which, I now know, is perfectly correct! Again following the CD's instructions I lost its remaining portion after wanting to change the channel. Another lengthy phone conversation finally taught me that there is no need to connect the Access Point with the router - as the instructions tell - and that the Access Point could be placed elsewhere in the house. A very complicated two hours of guidance, and very complicated settings guidance, eventually lead me to place the Access Point on the second floor and I can now connect my wireless laptop on all floors. What a nightmare! And what lousy instructions! I'd not buy another Linksys product. Getting things done is just too much of a headache!

Great for the money.............2007-08-23

I have 3 of these, 2 are used for a bridge and the other is used as an AP. The bridge is between 2 buildings with some trees in between and about 500' apart. My connection is setup with WEP and I have a reliable connection that runs about 15 mbps. After installing a pair of HGA7T's (7db ant.) my rates now run at 24 mbps. The AP has 4 clients and has been great. The flexibility and performance of this unit is great for the money. For use in homes and small offices, I would highly recommend this unit.

Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Average customer rating:

Wow! It works so well!
Linksys Wireless Bridge
Not as good as expected
owned the wet11 for 4 years
The Right Product!

Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Connect any Ethernet-equipped device to a high-speed Wireless-G Network
Converts wired-Ethernet devices to Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) network connectivity
Works without drivers on Windows, Macintosh, Linux, PlayStation2, Xbox, or proprietary devices--anything with an Ethernet port
Provides high-speed cable-free bridging between remote workgroups
Supports Power Over Ethernet for ease of installation (POE Adapter required)

ASIN: B00008WMBT
Release Date: 2003-06-01

Product Description

The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your Wireless-G network and its shared high-speed Internet connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked device.

Customer Reviews:

Wow! It works so well!.......2007-09-18

This gadget is simply amazing. I had no trouble whatsoever setting it up or using it. Unlike some other products, it does exactly what it is supposed to and does it well. I used it to hook up a connected digital copier, and the copier never knew the difference. It was beautiful.

The only reason I didn't give it a 5-star is that it does not suport WPA2 security. It does support WPA, which is good enough. I didn't want to get involved with WEP, because it's so easy to break. Once they give it WPA2 support, it will be perfect.

I have to say that the people who rate this product poorly probably don't know what they're doing with networking hardware anyway. This has a very easy set-up process; I did it manually (w/o using the CD) in 5 minutes. I can't attest to the setup wizard's functionality or lack thereof, but it is totally unnecessary. Just plug the thing into the router wired, type 192.168.1.226 in a web browser, and configure the wireless settings. Then it will save settings and reboot, the wireless will log on, and any time you turn it on, it will log back on wirelessly. That's how it provides a bridge effect.

A very good product. I would highly recommend it.

Linksys Wireless Bridge.......2007-08-21

Hookup was easy. Setup was more complicated than it should have been. Most
all other adapters etc. will find all available ssid systems and give you
a choice of which to choose. In this case the default ssid was set to
Linksys. The Linksys access point default ssid is set to linksys. See the
difference? "linksys...Linksys" the ssid is case sensitive. That held me
up for a few hours. If you don't know what to look for it is like trying
to find a needle in a haystack. Would not have been a problem except my
eyesight is not to well these days. Outside of that, no problem. Works fine
and does what it is supposed to. My HD-DVD player can connect and download
the latest firmware and access internet content with the HDDVD features.

Not as good as expected.......2007-08-16

I had nothing but problems with this unit at first. I ended up having to call customer service to get it set up. Then I was informed that it was a common problem I was having. They told me I cannot reset the unit or I'd have to call them to get it set up again. Very disappointed! Now that I got it working, it works great. I just have to be sure not to touch the reset button.

owned the wet11 for 4 years.......2007-08-13

Good product, crappy doc and support. Best example is the password for the online interface. It is listed as Admin "BLANK" password "admin"... well you must use admin/admin to get in. After spending 2 hours on that it certainly tainted my view of the product :-). Other then that it is a real pain to change the default IP address for the home network our of the 192.168....
Make sure you turn off Norton firewall and "worm" protection or you won't see it on your network.

The Right Product!.......2007-07-26

Excellent solution for upgrading our older Mac G4 with our new high speed Verizon FIOS internet service. Works without a problem once configured.

D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point w/ SNMP, AES, 802.11g, 108Mbps

Average customer rating:

Does the job, but...
Flexible and Secure
D-Link = Bad quality = terrible customer support
this is an excellent product
Good value.

D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point w/ SNMP, AES, 802.11g, 108Mbps

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Enhanced Security from 802.1x and WPA brings improved encrypted key management and authentification
Supports SNMP v.3
Five Operating Modes (Access Point, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, repeater for range extender, Wireless Client)

ASIN: B00019EYVG

Product Description

D-LINK DWL-2100AP - With the AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Access Point, D-LINK once again raises the bar for wireless performance. The versatile DWL-2100AP access point performs in any of 4 modes: as a Wireless Access Point, as a Point-to-Point Bridge to another Access Point, as a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Bridge, or as a Wireless Client. Up to 108 Mbps transfer rate Advanced security and management features Supports SNMP v.3 and AES

Customer Reviews:

Does the job, but..........2007-09-14

It (or a combination of it and my wireless router) intereferes with bluetooth. Now if I want to use the bluetooth on my phone, I have to unplug all this stuff ;(. VERY ANNOYING!!! Installation took 3 hours with 2 different reps. D-link customer service is outstanding, by the way. Also, my download speed seems to be limited to 75 kbps on the WAP end. Upload is more than double that, which is wierd. Looks like I need another few hours on the phone with tech support.

Bottom line...works kinda well when you actually get it set up. However, getting it set up can be an exercise in patience. Expensive for the speeds I'm seeing :(

Flexible and Secure.......2007-09-03

I have tried several different units (entry level) for bridging and these units were the only ones that allowed me to setup a bridge with WPA2. Lots of options for various types of setups and very stable. The stock ant. provided a good connection, but since these will only be bridging 2 networks, I also grabbed a set of DWL-M60AT Directional Indoor Antenna's to limit my broadcast area and boost my signal strength. I bought a few extra units to use as Access Points and they have good coverage & stability. They are a few bucks more more than some other units on the market, but you get what you pay for!

D-Link = Bad quality = terrible customer support.......2007-08-28

Too bad I cannot give d-link 0 stars. Several hours on my own, then 3 hrs with customer's support - level one - from India, then level 2 from US, then supervisors of level 2 - doesn't work. Just bought linksys - setup in 5 minutes, works great. Conclusion - I will never buy d-link again, and wouldn't recommend you either.

this is an excellent product.......2007-06-27

this access point is very fast, faster than my cable connection. it has a great range and it is very easy to set up, plug and play.

Good value........2007-03-09

We purchased two of these AP's to use for a point to point bridge, using 24 db gain antennas over about a quarter mile hop. We mounted the AP's in weathertight 8"x8"x4" boxes along with dLink POE's, all outdoors on a mast just behind the antennas. This eliminated the need to extend the Antenna's wires inside. It also eliminated considerable loss we would have encountered in running longer antenna wires.

The units have worked flawlessly since install. Our daytime high temperatures were 100 degrees max, winter low temperatures have been -20 degrees. We are operating at the minimal power setting for the AP-2100 without suffering throughput, put there is no way of verifying this.

If I could have one more feature, it would be some sort of signal strength indicator, along with some way of testing for data throughput.

Nevertheless, I would recommend a similar installation to anyone needing to bridge two LAN's together. We have just purchased a third DWL-2100 as a backup because we've gotten quite hooked on the system and would now be distressed if it should go out (due to lightning, etc.) So the the third unit is a backup, still sealed in its origional box.

TRENDnet 54Mbps 802.11G Wireless Access Point

Average customer rating:

Well priced; just works
Works

TRENDnet 54Mbps 802.11G Wireless Access Point

Manufacturer: TRENDnet
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Features:

802.11g wireless access point
Provides 64/128-bit WEP Encryption, WPA and 802.1x Authentication Support
WDS bridging functions allows you to connect two or more Access Points together
Built-in 10/100Mbps auto-sensing Fast Ethernet port
2dBi detachable diversity antenna

ASIN: B000799LPE

Product Description

TRENDnet's TEW-430APB Wireless Access Point is today's link to Wireless Technology. Compliant with the IEEE Wireless Networking Standard 802.11g, it provides Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) operation for transparent bridging and roaming capabilities for wireless nodes. The TEW-430APB also provides WDS bridging functions, allowing users to connect two or more Access Points together, wirelessly. With TRENDnet's Wireless Access Point and Wireless Network Adapters, users can connect to Ethernet/Fast Ethernet LAN at home or office to access network resources such as hard drives, CD-ROM/DVD drives, network printers, and Internet connection - with coverage up to 300 meters.

Customer Reviews:

Well priced; just works.......2007-05-07

A single wireless router couldn't cover my house. Instead, I use two access points and a (wired) router. Most access points are overly expensive. The TRENDnet WAP not only works flawlessly, it is quite reasonably priced. Highly recommended -- it's really easy to just set it and forget it.

Works.......2007-04-10

It feels a little flimsy but it works, can't complain with that. The software is easy to use. I like the ability to use this as a client device that allows you to transparently bridge any wired ethernet enabled device to your wireless network via an existing Access Point or Router.

Average customer rating:

Great -- when it works
No-prob wireless access point

Rangemax Next Wireless Access Point

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

300Mbps Wireless Access Point with Gigabit wired support
Complies with draft 802.11n
Backwards compatible with 802.11b/g WiFi
Delivers stable, application enhancing connections using Steady-Stream technology
Conveniently plugs into existing networks

ASIN: B000GE8RBE

Product Description

This wireless access point supports the latest in home and small business networking technology. Wirelessly, it supports the draft 802.11n standard, which gives you the greatest wireless network speed and doesn't suffer from the ambient interference that 802.11b or g can. Interference from ordinary consumer devices like microwave ovens and 2.4GHz cordless telephones. To protect all of this data that's travelling through the air, RangeMax offers WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK protocols - WPA2 being the latest and most advanced data security available today. It also supports Gigabit wired networking on the back-end, for up to 300Mbps data transfer speeds. Unit Dimensions - 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 Unit Weight - 1.2 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

Great -- when it works.......2007-09-07

This device worked as promised with easy setup when I first got it in October 2006. Less than wo months later, it quit working. No internet throughput wireless or wired. Customer service returned via RMA -- I had to pay to return, but all worked. For a while. Just quit again this summer and waiting customer service OK to send back. They seem to be taking longer this time???

Looking to buy something else to replace since this cant' be counted on when needed.

No-prob wireless access point.......2007-03-17

Works beautifully with my hp nc6400 laptop. easy web configuration. included all necessary cables (including a good LAN cable) and latest firmware was already installed. I just plugged it in my gigabit switch and power, it's been running beautifully with good connections all over my house. I stream DVDs to my laptop from my server which has Internet sharing turned on so it acts as my DHCP server as well. This is NOT a router, so you need to have Internet setup from a different machine/device and some DHCP service should be running somewhere on your network. Not the place for netwroking 101 here.

D-Link DWL-G700AP Wireless Access Point, 802.11g, 54Mbps

Average customer rating:

Did not work out of the box.
D-Link is okay with me...
Spectacular! Plug it in and it works!
its does what is suppose to do
Not a true Access Point.

D-Link DWL-G700AP Wireless Access Point, 802.11g, 54Mbps

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Transfer rates up to 54Mbps
WPA for Enhanced Wireless Security
Easy Web-Based Configuration and Management
Quickly Add Wireless Access to Your Network

ASIN: B00029J1JU

Product Description

D-Link AirPlus G 802.11g Access Point - When using the Internet, you have the ability to freely roam websites with ease. However, accessing this vast network of information is still a wire-based affair. You must be at a fixed location, tethered to the wall, like a dog on a leash. But with 802.11 wireless technology, that connection has been severed, allowing you to wirelessly access both the Internet, and other computers wherever you choose. The 802.11g standard supported in this access point, offers up to 54Mbps of transfer speed for fast file transfers and better support of Streaming Video & other multimedia applications. Older 802.11b equipment is also supported for increased compatibility. Indoor Range - up to 328ft. (100 meters) Outdoor Range - up to 1,312ft. (400 meters) Detachable dual antennas with 2dB gain

Customer Reviews:

Did not work out of the box........2007-09-23

I normally have had good luck with D-Link products.Unfortunatley...this did not work out of the box for me. I was on the line with D-Link for a while before they told me to "go back to the place where I purchased it from to get a refund or replacement". Talked to a friend at work who had the same WAP and he had a similar experience.

Buyer beware...

D-Link is okay with me..........2007-03-31

i ordered this because i recently built a laptop and i wanted to be able to connect to my network without having to be tied down by a cable. my current network is hard wired, so i needed an access point. i stayed with D-Link since my router is D-Link. the only difficulty i had with this device was properly setting up the security for the wireless port. no worries at all otherwise. i barely had to look at the user manual. i plugged it into the wall, connected to the router, enabled my laptops wireless port and boom, off i went. i did not have to upgrade the firmware as i did on the router. overall, i am very happy with this product so far.

Spectacular! Plug it in and it works!.......2007-03-30

I purchased this with D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter WNA-1330 - Cardbus Network adapter. I plugged the G700AP into an existing network, and, it configured itself, instantly. I was surfing in less than five minutes. FANTASTIC! This is the way products are supposed to work! (You can use the included CD, or, if you are advanced, you can configured it manually.)

Note: I used to recommend Linksys exclusively. No more. D-Link is the only product I recommend, now.

its does what is suppose to do.......2007-03-13

its been working fine for the last few month after i upgrade it the firmware before that it was just restarting every 5 minutes.

Not a true Access Point. .......2007-03-03

It is likely, if you are looking at an access point rather than a basic broadband router, that you are wanting more versatility in your wireless setup. If this is the case, this D*Link product is a waste of time. Despite being advertised as an Access Point (AP), the DWL-G700AP is not a true AP.

There is no client AP mode (allows the AP to be a client to another AP), there is no wireless bridge mode, there is no wireless repeater mode. In fact, everything you would expect to see on an AP is missing. And D*link do not seem to be able to keep track of firmware releases properly either. My AP came with 1.03 which, according to D*Link does not exist.

As such, it's virtually useless as anything other than a VERY basic access point. Buy the Linksys WAP54G instead and get a real AP.

Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point

Average customer rating:

Warning - Unstable Product
Mistake!
Not worth it
works, but lots of trial and error due to poor documentation
This unit is terrible

Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

High-speed networking with IEEE 802.11g
Powerful RF management and control with AutoCell technology
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security support
Wireless Distribution System supports bridging and repeater modes
Two detachable 5 dBi antennas

ASIN: B0000Y7WBQ

Product Description

NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point sets the standard for next-generation high performance, secure, manageable, reliable wireless local area networks (WLANs). This powerful device provides the ultimate in continuous industry-standard 54 Mbps access to corporate network resources, e-mail, and the Internet for a wireless workforce. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11g (2.4 GHz), it also can be set for dynamic 108 Mbps 802.11g. In addition, it is backward compatible to preserve your 802.11b-based investments, providing a migration path to higher performance networking. Wireless Distribution System (WDS) supplies wireless point-to-point bridging, point-to-multipoint bridging, and repeater functionality for deployment over large areas. Advanced security features include up to 152-bit Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) data encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.1x and Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through support, and Medium Access Control (MAC) address filtering. NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point is rated for plenum air spaces.

Customer Reviews:

Warning - Unstable Product.......2007-05-12

I bought two of these for my church. I struggled with these products for 4 months before finally convincing the VAR to let me return them. There are severe bugs in the firmware and possibly the hardware. I went through 4 RMAs with Netgear before giving up on the product. Technical support was great but engineering just couldn't come through with a fix. Look at the forums before purchasing to make sure that the issues have been addressed.

Mistake! .......2007-03-07

I purchased two of these units in December. This model seems to randomly stop routing traffic to the internet on random wireless attached computers (local network is fine). Three months later and numerous emails and phone calls to Netgear they sent me a replacement; SAME issues with the new model! Not all Netgear products are bad, this one is. Don't ever try to work with Netgear support, just not worth the stress.

Not worth it.......2007-02-08

Just about the only thing good about this unit is how easy it is to setup.

This AP is not worth paying extra for. I have personally demoted this "business class" AP to home use...which sadly doesn't even perform well in such conditions where multiple wireless stations are present in the environment (as with all multi-dwelling unit/condos)...even when it is literally less than 20 ft away. Contant constant connect/disconnects make it extremely unreliable.

The "auto-cell" feature, which was a major reason for purchase, is deprecated. New firmware doesn't even have it (non-existent in the v2 release of this product).

I'm not saying this unit doesn't work, it does, but it offers nothing more than a standard AP costing much much less. There are some features such as VLANs and maybe if that's a key requirement, then it can work for you (v2 models).

However, if you're looking for performance/reliability basics in "harsh" environments, you will do just as good, or poorly, with any other "standard" home use AP.

works, but lots of trial and error due to poor documentation.......2006-05-18

Got 2 of these to make a local area network between myself and neighbor down the street. We have what I think is a fairly simple network (router to ap to remote ap), and between the awful documentation, terible support (besides language issues, they just won't answer the questions you ask), and a web interface issues, I am quite disappointed. 2 stars because it took my friend (a guy with multiple network certifications), and myself (with a bs in computer science), many evenings to get it to work. Would have done 1 star if we never got it working. Even now, we don't have the house-to-house thing inplace due to needing a better antenna. My advise: go straght to the forums for support if you can't get it working on the first 10 tries. This might be a good piece of harware, but without good software and good support, it is not worth buying.

This unit is terrible.......2005-02-23

I've concluded that while they advertise heavily that this unit supports WPA-Enterprise with RADIUS, it does not. It doesn't even support WPA-Personal. Netgear says it has something to do with TKIP.

Further, Netgear has the cheapest tech support for product that is at least somewhat known.
Therefore, they sell you something full of lies and they don't provide support worth squat. I even tried "level 2" support and they weren't able to help me.

Don't waste your money on this unit.

I'm getting ready file a suit in civil court to recoup my loses from this product. (about a week and half from writing this review)

D-Link DWL-2200AP Wireless Access Point, PoE, SNMP, AES, 5dBi, 802.11g, 108Mbps

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D-Link DWL-2200AP Wireless Access Point, PoE, SNMP, AES, 5dBi, 802.11g, 108Mbps

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Supports Four Operation Modes: Access Point, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi-Point, Repeater
Strong Wireless Connection with 5dBi Antenna
Up to 108Mbps Maximum Wireless Signal Range
Enhanced Security with AES, WPA, and 802.1x User Authentication

ASIN: B0002Z45E0

Product Description

The DWL-2200AP is an ideal solution for creating a wireless network or extending the range of an existing wireless network. For advanced installations, this new high speed Wireless Access Point comes with base unit and has an integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) port that allows you to install the device in areas where power outlets are not readily available. The DWL-2200AP provides maximum wireless security by supporting both WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1x for optimal data protection. Other security features included in this Access Point are MAC Address Filtering, Wireless LAN segmentation, Disable SSID Broadcast, and support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption. To maximize your return on investment, the DWL-2200AP can be configured in any one of four modes: Access Point, Point-to-Point (PtP) bridge with another DWL-2200AP, Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) bridge, or Repeater. For compatibility with other D-Link hardware, the DWL-2200AP uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology when running in Repeater mode. For 802.11g

Wrls 802.11G/ A/ B 108MB Wep Wpa Dipole 2DBI Sma with bridge

Average customer rating:

Wrls 802.11G/ A/ B 108MB Wep Wpa Dipole 2DBI Sma with bridge

Manufacturer: Trendware Usa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

WPA DIPOLE 2DBI SMA W/BRIDGE

ASIN: B000B6TSQU

Product Description

The TRENDnet TEW-510APB Super A+G Access Point meets the growing demand for bandwidth intensive applications such as streaming media. The TEW-510APB provides seamless integration to compatible 802.11a/b/g wireless clients for high speed Internet access. The TEW-510APB secures wireless communications with WEP, WPA, or MAC filtering and provides fast frame, frame bursting, frame compressing, and dynamic turbo for Super A or Super G clients.

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Wireless Ap 11G 54MB .

Manufacturer: CP TECHNOLOGIES
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B000FJ0J6G

Product Description

WAP-0006 11g wireless access point can act as a bridge between the wired Ethernet and 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN to let your wireless LAN client access both the wired and the wireless network nodes. In addition to providing basic security control by using ESSID and 64/128-bit key length WEP encryption, this access point also supports such advanced security features as WPA-PSK and WPA2 (AES) to provide enhanced level of security, MAC access filtering and ESSID broadcast disable function to protect your network from unauthorized access.WAP-0006 supports AP/ AP Client/ Bridge/ Repeater multiple operation modes. By setting this device into the Station (AP client) mode, it can provide any Ethernet device with instant wireless networking capabilities by placing Ethernet devices anywhere to enable interoperability among wireless network and Ethernet devices. The Repeater mode operation can repeat wireless signals from AP to wireless clients thus extending the WLAN range. The Bridge mode operation is also useful when users want to bridge netwroks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections.WAP-0006 provides a standard RP-SMA antenna connector allowing you to apply all types of high gain antennas for extending wireless LAN coverage. The Web-based management interface will walk the user through the network setting very easily.

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