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

10 Review to this product

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  M. Mosher
  December 11th, 2010 on 7:07 pm

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  I run Open Suse linux and used this as a AP-Client. AWESOME..
  
  I configured it to my Access point, and connected it to
  
  the ethernet jack. A also upgraded the antenna to a 5dbi mag mount.
  
  Very happy with the results. A very good solution for linux users.
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  W. A. Spurr
  December 11th, 2010 on 10:50 pm

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  I have used several of these. A refurbished one failed after a few years, and one recently purchased from another vendor had no signal strength. That vendor refunded promptly, and did not want to exchange, as he was concerned that I did not know what I was doing. This one was perfect out of the box, with the very good signal strength. Wireless G is a good choice for our network, and the price was very good.
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  Bill
  December 12th, 2010 on 7:38 pm

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  The DLink dwlg700ap has been the subject of criticism and praise as worthless to easy to setup. I wanted it as an access point to connect my wired LAN (with a Linux proxy server as gateway and addresses 192.168.1.x) to wireless devices such as other computers, laptop, and smartphones. To set it up I followed the manual as a pdf file downloaded from DLink and used Windows XP Pro on a laptop (you may have to adjust WLAN settings on your computer if it also has a WLAN as well as wired). First, to communicate with the device (hereafter called DL) you must remove a computer from your LAN and connect directly to DL with an ethernet cable. The initial IP of DL is 192.168.0.50 so the computer needs an address like 192.168.0.51 since the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. A good article on subnet masks exists where the understanding comes from the binary representation of the four IP numbers. Type in the DL IP and set it up either by the wizard or by successively clicking on the vertical column of buttons on the left side. Once you change the IP address of DL to something like 192.168.1.50 to agree with your network (adjust to your own network numbers) you will lose connection from the computer to DL for further changes until the computer also is changed back to the desired LAN configuration. Also remember to change any proxy settings in the browser when you go from proxy to direct connection and back again on your computer. DL reboots after changes and you can see this because the connection goes down and comes back.
  
  If you choose to have DL act as a DHCP router as well then enable that so that you can handle multiple devices through the one IP (i.e., 192.168.1.50). DL will assign IP addresses from 100 to 200 (e.g., 192.168.1.103) by default. In my case the LAN side of DL is a fixed IP of 192.168.1.50. The WLAN devices are set to DHCP because DL will assign them a unique IP address as discussed above. At this point the laptop was removed from DL and DL was connected to the LAN from a switch (or hub) on my LAN. The laptop was reconfigured (browser also) and was able to connect to the WLAN. A Nokia N900 was also able to connect but needed its proxy settings changed to reflect my gateway on the LAN. As an aside on subnet masks, note that the laptop with 192.168.1.51/255.255.254.0 can connect to DL 192.168.0.50/255.255.254.0 illustrating how the subnet mask can be changed to allow access to additional hosts.
  
  The DL works great so far (H/W Ver B2 F/W Ver 2.30).
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  DJK BIMA
  December 13th, 2010 on 5:28 am

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  I had no problems installing this. I am using this with an 802.11b router also from D-Link and this has helped extend my wireless range and speed.
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  Margaret M. Hepworth
  December 14th, 2010 on 3:14 am

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  I use this AP as a second broadcast point at the other side of the house because me router can’t reach that far. The connection strength, even when going upa floor and over about 50 feet is “Very Good”. The configuration, if you even want to do any, is very simple to acomplish. The speed is fine throughout the house.
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  Lahaina Joe
  December 14th, 2010 on 1:09 pm

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  As an old D-Link user I found no surprises, or problems with this unit.

  I did not use it as a repeater, only an access point. All worked very well and the installation was straight forward. I like the new (to me) feature of being able to control the transmission strength.

  If you are using XP be aware that when you set up a new wireless router you must be aware that the “Authentication” tab in the properties is usually on by default and can bite you (be looking for a EAP smart card) with this, or any, access point if you are not expecting it.

  I have used D-Link units for many, many years now and found them to be very stable, and upgradeable. This B/G unit is replacing my very old D-Link A/B access point and that unit is still working well and will next be in service at a friend house as a free-bee.
  
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  PDuzit
  December 14th, 2010 on 8:02 pm

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  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.
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  Bob
  December 16th, 2010 on 5:24 pm

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  I have had this product for over 6 years. I recently bought a Linksys G router to replace this one, but Linksys died just after 6 months. I then had to use my old D-Link again. I now will upgrade to a N router, and one thing is sure that I will never ever waste my money on a Linksys. D-Link is the one since other stuff such as D-Link USB hub I have still work after so many years of usage.
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  TAAMinator
  December 17th, 2010 on 12:03 am

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  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.
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  J Phill
  December 17th, 2010 on 7:24 am

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  It was tough to find their support tel#
  
  Took several calls to get someone who actually spoke ENGLISH
  
  BUT, at the end-of-the-day
  
  It works and works GREAT