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Summary: Technical Marvel
Review: I had DWL-1000AP Access Point hardwired to a Linksys Broadband Gateway + Switch and wirelessly connected to a DWL-120 USB adapter in another room (3 walls in-between) in about 25 minutes. And most of that time was spent getting the harware out of the boxes... Could not be happier with the setup. The ease of setting up and managing the wired and wireless network with this access point was just as advertised in PC Magazine, giving it the "Editor's Choice". And the fact that it is one of the lowest priced 802.11b package out there also greatly help. I know lot of people are frustrated with trying to reach tech support, even I noticed much longer wait than my previous contact with D-Link. But when you have one of the hottest selling units in the market, you are bound to be overwhelmed with support calls. No excuse, but we should cut them some slack. I would wholeheartedly recommend this access point and USB adapter to anyone looking to setup wireless network in home or office.
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Summary: Simple & effective
Review: I had no trouble installing or setting up the DWL-1000AP. I'm using the D-Link DWL-650 PC card on a laptop and the DWL-120 USB on my desktop box. I figured staying with one manufacturer would result in fewer headaches. I've got the AP set up in a loft space above the family room where the laptop is typically used: connectivity is excellent. My desktop box is a couple of rooms away, and connectivity is very good. Running Win98 on all PCs. No complaints at all so far. The AP is connected to a D-Link cable/dsl router/switch, which is connected to my cable modem. In my house laying down cat5 cable was impractical, so the wireless solution is just great.
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Summary: Do not buy this product if you want tech support!
Review: I had the product for a couple of months. It stopped
working. Then my troubles began.
The one time I got through to tech support, the fellow on the
other end was clueless and promised someone would return my
call who was a senior tech support guy. Never got a return
phone call.
Tried calling back for an RMA number. The telephone number
they give for getting RMAs was disconnected.
I tried tech support twice more, was put on hold, forced to leave a message after 5 or so minutes. Still, never got a call back.
In case you have got guessed, I am annoyed. This is not a product which a professional office can depend on.
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Summary: Was great until the firmware update (2.2)
Review: I had used this device without a problem for a year. I upgraded the firmware on this device a couple of weeks ago to version 2.2. I now cannot download a 5MB file without it dropping its connection 10+ times. It has become completely unusable.I just got of the phone with D-Link technical support. I am not joking, the gentleman on the other end told me that I had "fried" my card upgrading the firmware. I was angry that he used the words that "I" had fried it and I clarified with him. He said multiple times "Yes, the firmware fried the access point". To be completely sure I said "You are saying that your software fries your products, is that correct" to which he replied "Yes". On the upside, he said they will send me another access point. On the downside I have not received the email he said I would get with instructions. I don't think I will ever purchase anything from D-Link again. At least not until they can keep their software from frying their hardware.
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Summary: Was great until the firmware update (2.2)
Review: I had used this device without a problem for a year. I upgraded the firmware on this device a couple of weeks ago to version 2.2. I now cannot download a 5MB file without it dropping its connection 10+ times. It has become completely unusable. I just got of the phone with D-Link technical support. I am not joking, the gentleman on the other end told me that I had "fried" my card upgrading the firmware. I was angry that he used the words that "I" had fried it and I clarified with him. He said multiple times "Yes, the firmware fried the access point". To be completely sure I said "You are saying that your software fries your products, is that correct" to which he replied "Yes". On the upside, he said they will send me another access point. On the downside I have not received the email he said I would get with instructions. I don't think I will ever purchase anything from D-Link again. At least not until they can keep their software from frying their hardware.
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Summary: Incompatible with software firewalls
Review: I have a Windows XP computer connected to a cable modem. I went crazy trying to install the D-Link wireless network kit with a 1000AP Access Point and two DWL-120 adaptors. The second computer, Windows 98, connects to the internet through the Windows XP machine. I hired someone else to install it. Finally he figured out that Norton Internet Security was breaking the D-Link network and now it works fine with Norton Internet Security turned off. I tried installing ZoneAlarm and that broke it also. So I've ordered a LinkSys hardware firewall to install between my cable modem and computer. I sent a technical support question to D-Link at some point by email and got no response.
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Summary: Works so Good I had to have Two!!
Review: I just recently bought another one of these Access Points from D-Link. I did this to extend the signal strength in my home, and it works great. The first one I installed took a little more time than I expected, but I also didn't expect very many features. The second install was very quick since I already knew what the settings needed to be. The speed to convenience trade-off was and easy decision for myself because I don't transfer huge files (100+MB) across my network often, and I sure do love being able to sit on the couch with my laptop (and no wires) instead of being confined in the computer room alone. I also see barely any difference in Internet download times. I can now connect to my network here at home from everywhere in my house (2 story home) and some areas outside. Overall I am very impressed with this wireless technology and I feel that D-Link has a demanding grasp of it.
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Summary: Works Perfect with my DI-704 Cable/DSL Router
Review: I plugged this into my DI-704 by D-Link and now I have Wired and Wireless Network Capabilities. Once I got my Wireless adapter for my Laptop I was in heaven. It was rather simple to set-up the Access Point and the PC card. Basically just follow the instructions. Again D-Link keeps me coming back because of their superior products.
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Summary: Do NOT upgrade the firmware on this unit!
Review: I purchased the 1000AP and it works perfectly out of the box, with the original firmware installed. Pretty simple to set up and operates flawlessly. However, as soon as I upgraded to the new firmware from the DLink site, the product dropped connections so often that it is unusable. This happens with no encyption turned on, or using the 64 or 128 bit modes. This is a common problem with the new firmware, and DLink refuses to acknowledge the problem, or to post a "downgrade" to restore the original firmware. The problem has been visible on the Internet for a year. I have gone from a DLink admirer to never wanting another one of their products. If you have purchased this unit, then do NOT install the firmware. If not, then look elsewhere and avoid DLink products.
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Summary: Do NOT upgrade the firmware on this unit!
Review: I purchased the 1000AP and it works perfectly out of the box, with the original firmware installed. Pretty simple to set up and operates flawlessly. However, as soon as I upgraded to the new firmware from the DLink site, the product dropped connections so often that it is unusable. This happens with no encyption turned on, or using the 64 or 128 bit modes. This is a common problem with the new firmware, and DLink refuses to acknowledge the problem, or to post a "downgrade" to restore the original firmware. The problem has been visible on the Internet for a year. I have gone from a DLink admirer to never wanting another one of their products. If you have purchased this unit, then do NOT install the firmware. If not, then look elsewhere and avoid DLink products.
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