41YQ841471L. SL160 Cisco Linksys WAP54G Wireless G Access Point

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MODEL- WAP54G VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard thats 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 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The Linksys Wireless-G Access Point lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. Since 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. 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. Future-proof your wireless network with the Linksys Wireless-G Access Point. Youll enjoy Wireless-B connectivity today, and be prepared for a high-speed Wireless-G tomorrow. Includes Wireless-G Access Point, Two Detachable Antennas, power adapter, Setup CD with User Guide, Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable, Quick Installation, Registration Card.* Set up a high-speed Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) network in your home or office.* Data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b).* Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps).* Advanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption and MAC filtering. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------STANDARDS - D

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Supports data rates up to 54 Mbps--up to 5 times faster than 802.11b
Backwards compatible with existing IEEE 802.11b devices at 11 Mbps
Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Wireless MAC address filtering
Router not included, so you cannot connect multiple users to the Internet

Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point 3.4 out of 5 based on 204 ratings. 3654 user reviews

Network Accessories Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point MODEL- WAP54G VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard thats 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 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The Linksys Wireless-G Access Point lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. Since 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. 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. Future-proof your wireless network with the Linksys Wireless-G Access Point. Youll enjoy Wireless-B connectivity today, and be prepared for a high-speed Wireless-G tomorrow. Includes Wireless-G Access Point, Two Detachable Antennas, power adapter, Setup CD with User Guide, Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable, Quick Installation, Registration Card.* Set up a high-speed Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) network in your home or office.* Data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b).* Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps).* Advanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption and MAC filtering. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------STANDARDS - D $79.99 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YQ841471L._SL160_.jpg

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10 Review to this product

D. Seeley
October 28th, 2010 on 1:34 pm
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I purchased this WAP to add wireless capability to my existing wired network at home. It worked correctly right out of the box with minimum configuration. During installation I changed the following values:
1.) Changed the default IP address to coorespond with my addressing scheme.

2.) Changed the gateway address to point to my existing wired router.

3.) Changed the default SSID and disabled SSID broadcast.

4.) Enabled MAC address filtering and added the MAC addresses of all five devices on my wired and wireless network.

This device has worked flawlessly and I am getting very acceptable data rates with no lost or dropped packets. Overall, I am very satisfied with this WAP and I would recommend highly for someone looking for an inexpensive way of adding 802.11g capability to an existing wired network.
Jon Piot
October 28th, 2010 on 6:56 pm
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This access point is fast and performs well in a wide area. Additionally Linksys just updated the firmware so the device can now act as a repeater on the same network (e.g., doesn’t have to be connected via ethernet cable)to expand a network.
the webmaster
October 30th, 2010 on 6:48 am
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I’ll admit after reading some of these reviews I was a little weary of purchasing this unit, but I got it for $32, so couldn’t pass it up. I was replacing a LinkSys BEFW11S4 (wireless B).

In a nutshell, I followed the instructions to connect the hardware, popped the CD in my “hard wired” desktop PC, took a couple of minutes to step through the setup screens (which are totally simple to navigate), enabling WEP along the way. When I was done, I fired up my laptop (which has built in wireless-G card). Network was detected immediately… all I had to do was type in the WEP key (which was generated from my passphrase entered during the setup) and viola! Connected at 54 Mbps!!

Awesome. The setup procedure could NOT have been any easier. I would recommend this device to anyone that already has a cable/dsl router (with a free port) and simply wants to add (or upgrade) wireless-G connectivity in their home.
Whutever
October 30th, 2010 on 11:24 am
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I purchased this item with the Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster and had no issue’s that other reviewers spoke of. Installation and setup was straight forward to the point that it seems silly to mention it but all I did was follow the step by step instructions. I have the notebook adapter installed in both a IBM T40 running WinXP SP1 and a Gateway Solo 9550 running WinXP SP2. We have a 2400+ sq. ft. home and even when I am on the other side of the house the speed only drops to 36 Mbps or so. The access point is setup in a front bedroom in our home so the signal goes through many walls to reach the laptop when in use. So from my perspective, this works wonderfully and am thoroughly enjoying the freedom to roam around the house with my laptop. I should also note that we have 5.8Ghz cordless phones. My previous experience was that 2.4Ghz phones interferred with the wireless network.
Glen Appleton
October 30th, 2010 on 4:39 pm
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My friend bought one of these to extend the range of her WRT54G on the second floor of her home. She was getting 2 bars and poor connections on the first floor, so we set this up down stairs as a repeater to avoid additional wiring. Now she gets all 5 bars and excellent connections on all computers on the first floor.

Get this if you have the LinkSys WRT54G router and you need to extend your range into trouble spots in the house. It’s cheaper than the range extender product and supports encryption.
Benjamin F. Green
October 31st, 2010 on 11:54 pm
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I plugged this WAP54G into my existing home network, slapped the Linksys PCMCIA card into my laptop, and I was up and running in unsecure mode immediately. I then had no problem enabling MAC address filter, 128-bit WEP, and the SSID Change for security. It was a piece of cake. I flashed the firmware to the latest version and have had no issues. I consistently link up at 36 Mbps to 54 Mbps.
The thing screams. I can’t tell the difference between file transfers across my 100 Mbit home network and file transfers across this wireless network. The speed and range are fantastic.
I read the other reviews and I am surprised that this is the same product being reviewed. I have been in the I/T industry for almost 10 years and I researched wireless security for a year before buying — and this product is fantastic.
B. R. Palmer
November 1st, 2010 on 7:34 am
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It took me 15 minutes from the time I opened the box to adding wireless capability to my existing home LAN. The directions were perfect. Operation is perfect. Speed is great. I would look no further for an low cost way to add wireless.
kerrycomacton
November 1st, 2010 on 9:04 am
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Decided to use an Access Point with my Linksys BEFSR41 DSL router rather than replace my hardwired router with total wireless. Works like a charm all over my house – my son and I sat side by side in kitchen(Access Point is in an upstairs bedroom several rooms away) and both used our laptops with better performance than hardwired .

Initial problem with Install/Setup and configuration, went straight to Linksys website, immediately got an online chat session with Linksys technical support and problem solved in minutes. Great support from Linksys – no waiting in phone queue. Their documentation may not be perfect but support is good.
Abester
November 2nd, 2010 on 6:35 am
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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.
Tom Carpenter
November 2nd, 2010 on 12:35 pm
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I tested this device, among many others, while writing the Wireless# Certification Official Study Guide and have to say that I was surprised. It performed equally well with Netgear and Intel access points when an 802.11b client connected and when an 802.11g client connected it actually outperformed the others. The reason for my surprise was that the WRT54G wireless router from Linksys is horrible compared to Netgear’s hardware. In the end, I can definitely recommend this device for small office and home use.