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D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point w/SNMP, 802.11g, 108Mbps

D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point w/SNMP, 802.11g, 108Mbps

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Actually, this is a FINE piece of hardware
Review: I read a review of this product, authored by someone who apparently didn't know some things about it. Which is fair, since the information D-Link typically makes available to end users is basically geared toward people who know little, or nothing about networking technology. I guess they don't want to confuse anybody with too much information?

Although, not yet available via the HTTP UI, a Site Survey can be displayed through a command via a telnet connection (i.e. C:\>telnet 192.168.0.50). Complete with RSSI (Signal strength), SSID and MAC addresses. The command is: 'find bbs'. Once you've connected via telnet, do a '?', for a complete list of commands.

There are a number of commands (again, via telnet) that can be very useful, which aren't available via the WEB interface.

I've used these as Repeaters, Point-to-Point bridges, Point-to-MultiPoint bridges, and AP's. They work just fine!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Unit with Excelent speed.
Review: I switched to this unit from the LinkSys models. It's feature set is great. The configuration software is good, however drivers shipped on the CD did not include the proper drivers for WinXP to utilize "Super G" mode. Had to call for support and download a new set of drivers. Other than that, it is a great unit. Definitely recommend it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Access Point - after firmware upgrade
Review: I'm using this AP, along with a Netgear 802.11g PC Card to test streaming live/recorded TV to other parts of my house. Seems like a capable product even if I didn't use the 108Mbps feature.

However, be sure to update the firmware or the AP might not work correctly. When I first received it, configuration was easy enough but it had trouble working with my Netgear and HP Centrino notebook. Both notebooks will get a signal and even connect be failed to obtain an IP address from my network's DNS server. A firmware upgrade solved the problem and the AP now streams TV realibly from my living room to the kitchen.

I noticed that there is are hordes of wireless APs around my house, I guess most neighbours are using some form of 802.11 wireless as well. However, this D-Link AP is able to function correctly abeit all the other APs around (2 using the same channel as mine I've found).


Overall, recommended if you want a good AP. Just be sure to update the firmware.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: updated firmware
Review: i've had these access points for about 6 months and i wanted to get them to work, one as a repeater. i could never get them to work even with dlink support. i put them on the shelf and used my old netgear 602 aps. the other day i was on the dlink web sight and downloaded the 2.0 firmware. plugged the access points back in, upgraded them, rebooted them both, and they just worked. all of my settings were saved after the upgrade. they work great. they fixed lots of issues.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the most Easy to use Wireless Access Points
Review: This Wireless Access Point provides great additional coverage in my home. We already have a DI-624 to cover half the house, but I wanted something to cover our expansive back yard as well. So I run a Ethernet cable to the sliding glass door downstairs and have this wireless access point setup on the table next to the door. Now I can roam the backyard with my laptop and have an optimal connection to the Internet.

Setup was simple, basically follow the instructions and it works. Wireless Access points aren't hard to to setup anyway, but this was about as easy as it can get. My entire network is 108Mbps enabled.


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