Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point

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Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point

Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00007KDVJ

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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: <IMG alt="access point vs. router" align="center" border=0 src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/misc/access-vs-wireless-chart.gif" 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.</td> <td width="58%" align="left" valign="top">

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: <ul>

802.11b </li>

802.11a </li>

802.11g</li> </ul>

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

Customer Reviews:

Works Great !.......2007-04-25

I use the WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point attached to the bedroom Windows XP PC to connect to my 802.11b/g wireless network. The installation CD was an OK starting point but I had to use the web administration interface to configure the Access Point the way I wanted (disabling SSID broadcast and using MAC address filtering). You simply point your web browser to the Access Point's IP address. It's also worth noting that initial setup requires that you physically attach the CAT5 cable from the Access Point to your network (via a switch or the switch built into your wireless router). Once configured, you can then attach the Access Point to the PC (or other device) that you want on your wireless network.

It took me a while to get everything just right. I found that initial setup was easiest by temporarily "unsecuring" my wireless router and the WAP54G Access Point (disabling MAC filtering, turning ON SSID broadcast, no encryption, etc.). Once communication was established, I then started locking things down.

I have internet access via my cable TV provider at around 4 to 6 Mb/s. I have a Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router in the kitchen located on the main floor between the basement and the upstairs bedrooms. My old laptop PC accesses this router from anywhere in the house using 802.11b while the PC in the bedroom connects via 802.11g using the WAP54G Access Point.

I'm not sure what my wireless data rates are but as expected, big file downloads from the internet using the bedroom PC via 802.11g are significantly faster than the 802.11b downloads on the laptop. For browsing web pages the speed difference isn't as noticeable.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the setup.

A couple notes worth mentioning. Save yourself some grief and put everything on a few battery backed Uniterruptable Power Supplies (UPS's) to avoid having to reset devices during AC power glitches. The lights in my house flickered several times today due to heavy wet snow. I had to run down to the basement and power cycle my ethernet switch a few times today as it was the only network device not on a UPS. The brief AC power glitches put the ethernet switch in some unknown state and killed my network each time the lights flickered. I had it plugged into the wrong AC outlet on my UPS so I moved it to a battery backed outlet and life is good. No more running down to the basement to fix the ethernet switch when there's an AC power glitch.

I have three UPS's throughout the house. A small $40 350VA UPS attached to the Wireless-G broadband router, a 500VA UPS on the bedroom PC and Wireless-G Access Point, and a 1000VA UPS on the basement PC, cable modem, and ethernet switch. I did this not so much for "uptime" and being able to work during power outages but rather to avoid corrupting Windows and possibly damaging a disk drive. It also helps to keep my network devices alive during those brief AC glitches.

Old & out of date.......2007-03-27

This router was not the latest version. It would not work with XP.

Best Consumer Router.......2007-03-17

I've had NetGear router and periodically, my laptop would not be able to establish wireless connection with the router. At this point, I'd have no option but reboot the router. The problem would also appear if the laptop had prior connection with the office WIFI.

These problems have gone away after replacing the NetGear router with the Linksys. Network latency appears to have improved also.

Linksys wireless access point 5 stars.......2007-03-08

Got this access point yesterday. Very easy to use, plug it in, boot up the laptop and instantly had access. The install CD used to lock it down from being a public unsecured wireless network was step by step and didn't require hardly any user input for settings other than picking a password.

Linksys WAP54G.......2007-02-17

I have now purchased 3 of the WAP54G's (2 for the office and 1 for home). The second one I purchased for the office and the one for home I had set up in less than 5 minutes. The signal is strong as at home I have the access point in the basement and broadcast it to my daughter's room upstairs. At the office the access is upstairs and the wireless laptops are used downstairs and we get a great signal. I highly recommend this access point.

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