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Summary: NOT a bridge
Review: Contrary to the title, this is not an ethernet wireless bridge: don't buy if it you want to add wireless networking to an ethernet port e.g. an Xbox or Playstation. This device is something different. In fact, it's two somethings: firstly, it can be configured to be a basic access point (no firewall or routing facilities). Hook it up to your cable modem or DSL box, and have wireless access to a single computer elsewhere in your house. To be honest, there are many more powerful access point devices out there for similar $$. Alternatively, if you have one of the very limited number of supported D-Link wireless access points, this box will act as a "repeater": it will accept the signal and rebroadcast it, extending the range. If that's what you need, then lucky for you and five stars for the device!
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Summary: Does not work with DI-624
Review: D-Link has the worst documentation and tech support of them all. I was told that this product would work as an AP with my D-link DI-624 wireless router by tech support. It works with my LAN but does not connect to the Internet. From manual to web site to tech support email to tech support live, they all contradict each other. Tech says it is compatible, some areas of the web site say it is, some say it isn't, some docs say it is but only as a repeater. May be a good product with other dlink routers but not the DI-624. If you buy it, you are on your own. Tech support (if you happen to need them) is useless.
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Summary: Not for the Faint of Heart but Nice to Have
Review: Despite what some folks may tell you, this product will definitely work (and work well) with the Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless 802.11b router. Thus, I echo the comments of poster "PC Hardware Fan" from South Carolina. Here are the steps I took to make the Range Extender work: 1. D-Link customer support is 1-877-453-5465 (they're actually pretty nice and patient with novices like me) 2. Type http://192.168.1.1 into your Internet Explorer address bar and look for the LAN Mac Address for your Linksys router (do not write down the Wireless Mac Address; the LAN Mac Address is the first of the two on the Linksys set up page). While you're at it, also retrieve your WEP encryption key (if applicable). You'll need this info to configure your D-Link range extender. 3. Go to the D-Link website, go to Support and download the version 1.9 firmware for the DWL-800AP+ onto your computer's Desktop. 4. Plug in the D-Link wireless extender into a power outlet and connect an ethernet cable between it and the Linksys router. 5. Plug your laptop/desktop computer into the Linksys router (when configuring the D-Link, you'll need to use a "wired" connection, not a wireless connection. 6. In the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) of your computer, change the properties of your Ethernet connection (right-click on Properties, then click on TCP/IP and click on Properties) to have the same IP address range as the D-Link (I used 192.168.0.5). This involves changing the default from finding IP address automatically to the manual option (then, type in IP address indicated above). 7. Open Internet Explorer (you'll get an error page) and type in http://192.168.0.30. You'll get the D-Link setup page. 8. Under the Wireless Tab, input the Linksys LAN Mac address and WEP encryption key. Save your changes by clicking Apply. 9. Under the Admin tab, upload the version 1.9 firmware. Save your changes by clicking Apply. 10. Unplug D-Link from power outlet and from router. Keep unplugged for 30 seconds. 11. Go back into the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) and reset the configuration of your TCP/IP connection to find IP address automatically. Unplug your computer from router. 12. Move D-Link and computer to where you want to set them up (I suggest 50 feet away). Plug in D-Link into power outlet (discard ethernet cable). 13. On your computer, open up your wireless configuration utility and remove any pre-existing preferred wireless connections. Hit refresh 4-5 times. Go into wireless tab and uncheck WEP encryption key automatically saved and retype your WEP encryption key manually. 14. Enjoy your dramtically-improved wireless range.
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Summary: Not for the Faint of Heart but Nice to Have
Review: Despite what some folks may tell you, this product will definitely work (and work well) with the Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless 802.11b router. Thus, I echo the comments of poster "PC Hardware Fan" from South Carolina. Here are the steps I took to make the Range Extender work: 1. D-Link customer support is 1-877-453-5465 (they're actually pretty nice and patient with novices like me) 2. Type http://192.168.1.1 into your Internet Explorer address bar and look for the LAN Mac Address for your Linksys router (do not write down the Wireless Mac Address; the LAN Mac Address is the first of the two on the Linksys set up page). While you're at it, also retrieve your WEP encryption key (if applicable). You'll need this info to configure your D-Link range extender. 3. Go to the D-Link website, go to Support and download the version 1.9 firmware for the DWL-800AP+ onto your computer's Desktop. 4. Plug in the D-Link wireless extender into a power outlet and connect an ethernet cable between it and the Linksys router. 5. Plug your laptop/desktop computer into the Linksys router (when configuring the D-Link, you'll need to use a "wired" connection, not a wireless connection. 6. In the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) of your computer, change the properties of your Ethernet connection (right-click on Properties, then click on TCP/IP and click on Properties) to have the same IP address range as the D-Link (I used 192.168.0.5). This involves changing the default from finding IP address automatically to the manual option (then, type in IP address indicated above). 7. Open Internet Explorer (you'll get an error page) and type in http://192.168.0.30. You'll get the D-Link setup page. 8. Under the Wireless Tab, input the Linksys LAN Mac address and WEP encryption key. Save your changes by clicking Apply. 9. Under the Admin tab, upload the version 1.9 firmware. Save your changes by clicking Apply. 10. Unplug D-Link from power outlet and from router. Keep unplugged for 30 seconds. 11. Go back into the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) and reset the configuration of your TCP/IP connection to find IP address automatically. Unplug your computer from router. 12. Move D-Link and computer to where you want to set them up (I suggest 50 feet away). Plug in D-Link into power outlet (discard ethernet cable). 13. On your computer, open up your wireless configuration utility and remove any pre-existing preferred wireless connections. Hit refresh 4-5 times. Go into wireless tab and uncheck WEP encryption key automatically saved and retype your WEP encryption key manually. 14. Enjoy your dramtically-improved wireless range.
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Summary: Cheap and works great.
Review: Don't even bother with the manual just go the reviews you see here on AMAZON. Remember to use the LAN MAC ADDRESS of your router. And don't relie upon the lights to tell you its working and I couldn't ping it from my wireless DELL AXIM X5, but it WAS working and I had EXCELLENT signal throughout nearly my WHOLE house. Whereas I had poor signal or none before.
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Summary: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Review: For those trying and failing to get it set up, it should work. The problem? Bugs. It shows one MAC address for Wireless and another for Ethernet. If you run a WEP router, protecting your network by only allowing specific MAC addresses, DO NOT use the Wireless MAC address. In fact, I can't see where it's used. When I checked it through reverse lookup, both the ethernet port and a wireless connection registered as the Ethernet MAC address. Go figure. My figuring is that D-Link may have wanted to make it tough on people not wanting to repurchase a router (a D-LINK router) just to get such a device to work. They did a good job.
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Summary: Make sure you configure it right
Review: I am an IT support person and it took me a few tries before I could get this thing to work correctly. I wish the manual could be more clear. If you are using this as a repeater for your DI-614+ router, you must enter the LAN MAC (not the WAN MAC, not the wireless MAC as I thought) address of the DI-614+ on the DWL-800AP config screen. When you get it working, you will see the DWL-800AP's MAC address as your primary signal source in your wireless adapter/nic software. I dont think the builtin software in WINXP shows the signal source MAC address, you will need to install additional software. Check your adapter/nic manufacturer's CD. Also get the firmware update on D-Link's website. They claim it improves performance. I was able to extended the range from the basement to the first floor whereas before the signal strength on the first floor before installing the DWL-800AP was 60% with occasional signal loss. After installing the DWL-800AP, signal strength was 98% with no loss. However it must be noted that this is 98% strength with the DWL-800AP as the source, not the DI-614+ router. I would estimate the overall improvement to be 20-30%.
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Summary: Great but check the compatability list
Review: I bought one, set it up in just minutes, did a firmware upgrade and was all set to go, but ONE major problem ... My d-link router and ranger extender do not communicate. I checked the product support page and found out that they are not compatable. So, I'll sell mine and get the right one. CHECK THE LABELS BEFORE PURCHASE, but this is an AWESOME TOOL
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Summary: Product Didn't Work
Review: I could not get past step two in the installation manual, connecting to the website address that makes the extender work. My browser continually indicated that the address wasn't available! What a joke that it won't work right out of the box...
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Summary: Works great, even with a Netgear router
Review: I first bought this along with a D-Link DI-614+ router, but the D-Link router had so many bugs that I gave up and decided to just use my old standby Netgear MR814 that I've always been happy with in other installations. Well, to my surprise, the DWL-800AP+ worked great with the Netgear MR814 (v2).
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