D-Link DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Wireless Access Point, 802.11a/g, PoE, SNMP 2 LAN Review

I needed to add an additional access point to my warehouse.I have 2 cisco access points that cost much more.However, this unit works just as well and is easy to set up.Recommend this unit.

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D-Link unveils its new AirPremier DWL-8200AP 802.11a/g Managed Dualband Access Point, designed specifically for business-class environments such as large or enterprise corporations, to provide secure and manageable dualband wireless LAN options for network administrators.


The DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Access Point allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust dualband wireless network. The two detachable high-gain dualband antennas provide optimal wireless coverage in both the 802.11a and 11g bands. Enclosed in a plenum metal chassis, the DWL-8200AP adheres to strict fire codes and ensures complete safety. For advanced installations, this new high-speed Access Point has an integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets are not readily available.


The new D-Link AirPremier DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Access Point provides SMB environments with a business-class solution for deploying a wireless network in the workplace. The DWL-8200AP supports Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point, and WDS to provide network access to clients and/or to serve as the wireless network backbone. With WDS support, network administrators can set up multiple DWL-8200APs throughout the facility and configure them to bridge with one another on one band and provide network access on the other.


Main Features
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number: DWL-8200AP
Manufacturer Website Address: www.dlink.com
Product Type: Wireless Access Point
Antenna Range: 98 ft@ 54Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 105 ft@ 48Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 121 ft@ 36Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 148 ft@ 24Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 203 ft@ 18Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 223 ft@ 12Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 253 ft@ 9Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 302 ft@ 6Mbps IndoorsIEEE 802.11g , 328 ft

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Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point - POE Review

I bought this product to provide secure wireless services to our company network. I was pleasantly surprised that it has support for multiple SSIDs with tagged VLAN support (useful for creating a "guest" network for visitors, as well as a separate secure internal network). It supports WPA2-Enterprise, which I'm using together with Windows Server 2003 IAS to allow domain users to be authenticated to the network using their windows login automatically. I was fully expecting problems deploying this somewhat bleading-edge feature, but so far it's worked perfectly (aside from the hassles associated with Microsoft's poor group policy support for WPA2 in XP Pro). The unit has never requiring a restart since I installed it. The physical hardware seems well made also. I'm not using the POE support, because the range on this AP is good enough to allow it to sit in our phone room and cover the entire floor. Overall, this product feels like it's benefited from the Cisco influence, unlike some of Linksys' other recent efforts.

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The WAP2000 is a Wireless Access Point ideal for small businesses that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new wireless networks for the workforce or guests. It features RangeBooster technology that is compatible to standard 802.11g but with a range up to two times farther and throughput by up to 35 faster. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals with two smart receivers at each end (router or access point and client adapter) to boost range and throughput speeds. As a result, a RangeBooster solution reduces or eliminates wireless signal deadspots in offices and other buildings so users can connect to the network in more areas. The WAP2000 comes with 3 dBi antennas for increased power, also helping to extend the range of the Access Point.

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Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal Hotspot (Black) Review

I've done quite a bit of research before I purchased this item. I was well aware of its strength and shortcoming so when I managed to put it to work, nothing surprised me.

The unit is built in hard plastic, pretty sturdy, but I would be careful of not dropping it as a breathable pouch may not be a bad idea. The battery is made in Japan, whereas the unit itself is made in Taiwan. The initial setup is easy. If you're technically challenged, you can go with the default setup which should get you up and running in a few minutes. If you acclaim yourself as a techie, play around the setup menu and you can tap into a lot more features. By default, go to: http://192.168.0.1 from your browser after connecting to the device, it opens up a wealth of menus that you can customize to your own liking

During the setup, I would suggestion doing the followings:

1. Firmware upgrade, the process is easy, but you need to have a working wifi USB to grab the firmware.
2. WPA2 personal is a good security protocol to use, but it does slow down the connection a little bit, but not significant
3. I probably should have put this as item 1 but no big deal. Change the setup password for your protection.

If you screw up the configuration, no worries, just like most of the home routers, you can use a needle to poke a reset button, which is inside the unit, next to the battery compartment, and everything will be reset.

That's about it for the setup part, now let's talk about the design.

Good: relatively compact, light weight, and not too hot after hours of usage. It won't burn your hand or breast if you put it in your shirt pocket. The LED status lights give you good idea of the unit's operation state. Believe it or not, it's pretty useful. The charger is pretty small, takes about 3 hours to charge it full from empty, which is not too bad. Cradle Point claims it should last about three hours, and I found it to be reasonably true, if I only connect one device to it. If you connect more, it will shorten the battery life. The cost of the replacement (or spare) battery is less than $50, which is a bit pricey to me. But I will talk about usage tips later. Wireless broadcast range is quite good, but of course you can't compare it with your home wireless router. Yet, I have never had any trouble connecting with maximum signal with a size of my office, which is about 300 square feet. After all, this is mainly for travel companionship, and you shouldn't be too far away from the unit anyway.

Bad: The thing I hate the most, is the way that you have to plug in your USB device, which is on the side of the unit, right next to the charge port. When plugged in, it sticks out from the unit and it's easy to break in my opinion. If you put it in your jacket or shirt pocket, and if you're not carefully enough, you might bend the USB and destroy the USB port. If CradlePoint is reading this, maybe they should re-design the housing, to have some room side, fitting a wireless USB drive in there. This would protect the drive from accidental damage.

User experience: My goodness, I love this thing. I bought my iPad the first day it came out, and I received this unit the night before I got my iPad. Let me tell you, it makes the iPad so much more fun to use. I can use it anywhere I like. Since it fits any brand of wireless USB, I'm not at the mercy of AT&T's crappy data service. I'm using it with my Verizon 760 wireless modem, and it works like a champ! Since this unit can take on 16 continuous connection, I can use it along with my netbook, or my wife can use it with her iPod touch concurrently. No problem at all!

Tips: If you intend to use the unit for an extended period of time, and you can plug it to a wall jack for powering it up, I would take out the battery, so you won't have to charge the battery continuously. CradlePoint claims that the battery won't have any memory effect, which I seriously doubt, but taking out the battery from the unit takes less than 5 seconds, so why not?

Hope you like my review, and if you do, please rate. Thank you for reading.

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ZyXEL G202 802.11g USB Wireless Adapter with Weighted Desktop Base, WPA2 and Software Controlled AP Features Review

I started looking at wireless adapters because I was intending to build myself a desktop, and my laptop's wireless card was pre WPA and WPA2.The house I had just moved into had a wireless router already, but it was using WPA encryption, with a pre-shared key (PSK).I of course could not connect with my laptop.

Enter this wonderful zyxel adapter.I purchased it because it was usb, and because of the handy extension and usb stick design.Now, after building my desktop I have it plugged into the back of my desktop with the extension.If I want to use my laptop, I simply disconnect the stick from the stand and plug it into my laptop. It couldn't be easier.

As far as the software goes, I don't see anything particularly wrong with the included software. It's not fancy, but it works.The windows wireless manager also works.And this device works flawlessly with Vista.

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The ZyXEL G-202 is perfect for any situation. With a weighted base, it converts into the perfect Desktop solution. When you're on the go, simply detach the G-202 from its base, cover the exposed USB connector with the included cap, and you're ready! The Software Access Point mode, makes the G-202 a perfect solution for group traveling. Simply plug in your wired connection to your laptop and with a simple click of the mouse, make the G-202 into an Access Point. Share your Internet connection in a local area with security measures including WEP.


Main Features
Manufacturer: Zyxel Communications Corp.
Manufacturer Part Number: G-202
Manufacturer Website Address: www.us.zyxel.com
Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details: 2.412 GHz 2.462 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
Transmission Speed: 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g, 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 1Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Host Interface: USB 2.0
Standard Warranty: 2 Year(s)

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D-Link DWL-3200AP Managed AP PoE AES SNMP 802.11g Plenum Chassis Review

Unit is solid and sturdy and has a bit of a utilitarian look to it. The software that comes with it lets you manage multiples of these devices at a time at a layer 2 level, meaning even if you don't know what it's IP address it, it'll find it and you can set it.

I had never setup WPA enterprise before, so it took a little bit of googling and trial and error, but I did get this going.

Device seems "faster" than the Linksys WAP54G we have been using.

I will be getting additional units to replace all the SOHO Linksys & Dell APs we've got in our organization all currently running WEP...

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