Linksys WAP54G (5051964020608) 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point - Product Reviews and Price Comparison

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Linksys WAP54G (5051964020608) 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point

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	Supports data rates up to 54 Mbps--up to 5 times quicker 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

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Product Description:

LINKSYS WAP54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's alalmost all5times quicker than the widely deployed Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) products found in homes, businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.

Product Reviews:

Summary: WAP54g works great and configures itself...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Date: 2009-03-08
I purchased this item for the purpose of linking my Directv model R22 receiver to my wireless internet group. Do not use the cd that comes with it. The CD was confusing and would not work anyway. Plug in a computer using a RJ45 cable from computer to the Wap54.

Enter the address of the unit in the computer browser 192.168.245. The log in will come up. The factory password is admin and user is (blank).

When the setup menu comes up the 1st is a list4modes of operation. Choose the second mode and it will have a network search howeverton. Press the howeverton. A list of available wireless net works will come up. Choose the1that you use. The unit will automatically configure itself with the security codes and parameters of the net work. Be sure that the default gateway address is the same as your network router. Note: in the setup menu there is a config backup. Be sure to backup the working config..
If the above doesn't work try plug the lan cable into the back of the router along with the pc lan cable.

When all is set correctly you should be able to browse the web with the computer plugged in the WAP54. Now it is ready for the R22 receiver.

Now plug the RJ45 cable into the top connection on back of the R22 dish receiver. Go to the net work setup menu if it doesn't connect make sure the R22 has the correct default gateway address listed...

I 1st tried to use the WRT54G2 router I could not get it to work.. After researching the web I figured out the difference between a Wireless access point unit and a router. Linksys does a poor job of explaining it. In fact Linksys has little information about their products. There is a Adobe manual on the CD that helps a little bit. DO NOT try to load the so called automatic helper program. This thing is a major pig and eats up PC resources and is hard to remove.. MAJOR can of worms. Plus Linksys tech support is terrible. They do not want to hear from you... Maybe you will have better luck than me..

You can get this unit from Directv for double the Amazon price. Why bother. Directv tech support is not all that great either..
great luck...

Summary: Amazon.com - WAP54G
Rating: 5 out of 5 Date: 2009-03-05
Product arrived quickly and in new condition. Competitive pricing.
I would purchase from this seller in the future.

Summary: Access Point that works and easy to install
Rating: 5 out of 5 Date: 2009-02-27
I have used this Linksys AP in many applications. Extending my wired network to wireless with1of these APs is alalmost all brainless. The new wizard does the trick especially. The price is still a bit high compared to an AP+router today. Not sure why however because I know this product works, I do not mind paying the price.

Summary: Sucks when using as client
Rating: 1 out of 5 Date: 2009-02-18
This is the text from the web control panel. It doesn't work with other brands and so you can not get a signal even though it's in range. Would not purchase again since the functionality is so limited.

"Note: When set to "AP Client" and "Wireless Bridge" mode, this device will only communicate with another Linksys Access Point (WAP54G). When set to "Wireless Repeater" mode, this device will only communicate with another Linksys Access Point (WAP54G) and Linksys Wireless-G Router (WRT54G)."

Summary: Wirless Access Point
Rating: 5 out of 5 Date: 2009-01-26
great product. Allows me wireless access throughout my entire house. I have always trusted the Brand Linksys. great Value for the price.

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click here		Shipping: $6.95 Tax: N/A	$66.00	Amazon Marketplace
click here		Shipping: $7.99 Tax: N/A	$65.99	onSale
click here		Shipping: $12.10 Tax: N/A	$81.12	UnbeatableSale, Inc.

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