Engenius Wl Acs Eoc-3220 EXT Outdoor 400Mw 54Mbps Extreme 5Dbi Omni Wall Pole Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great unit at a reasonable price. The competition is much more expensive.
The down side is that setup is a PITA if you are not a network administrator. Once setup though, the units work great. There is very little latency added (ping time round trip).
EnGenius ships with quite nice mounting hardware and POE adapter. You will also need some electricians tape to seal the RJ45 connection (unless you can attach your own RJ45 connector; the supplied gasket ASM isn't large enough to let the RJ45 through) and possibly a null modem DB9 cable assembly if you do like I did, and set the EnGenius in a mode where it won't talk to you anymore. EnGenius is running Linux under the covers, with the null modem cable you can reset to default using a 2nd PC.
My application is an interbuilding wireless link, LOS 350M (about 1100'), where it was not practical to run a wire for broadband access. The first units installed were the internal antenna 3220, which are still in production use working reliably in all weather conditions-- rain, snow, fog. Downtime is not an option as the broadband is work related.
EnGenius could help themselves a lot by having three or four "standard" setups shown on their web site (BTW, I recommend reading the EnGenius website FAQ). I ended up using the one configuration they listed although that is not ideal for my application-- mostly because I ran out of time to try to get the ideal setup working. In the setup used, the bridge end can't work with a router, only a switch, which is acceptable and certainly better than only 1 PC at the far end [the setup is DSL router, NetGear local AP/router, EnGenius 3220 set up as AP+WDS, EnGenius 3220 set up as bridge, NetGear FS105 switch. The ideal setup would have a router not a switch at the far end to support the 4 PCs there.].
The 3220 is pretty darn sensitive too. I can weakly detect (9DBi antenna) several unprotected APs in the distance through substantial tree interference-- I'm sure the AP owners "think" they are invisible because their laptops can't connect to their AP, well that is not the case and they should use WEP or WPA with SSID suppressed. The 3220 can also detect the head end AP buried inside a house (the NetGear AP/router feeding the 3220 at the head end). In some applications you may not need two 3220s to operate, just one, if the source low cost consumer AP can be placed in a window or other spot that provides a decent signal-- the weaker signal though translates to a higher error rate and slower overall communications (the communications is slower due to retrying when a packet is lost or mangled), there isn't any free lunch!
There isn't much competition at at the EnGenius 3220 price point. The units work reliably in all weather conditions and have a nice collection of mounting hardware and POE adapter. The EnGenius 3220 is an excellent solution to linking points if the alternatives are impractical or simply more expensive.

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1.Pushing outdoor range and functionality to its limits, EnGenius offers the latest in outdoor multipurpose Access Point / Client Bridge devices, the EOC-3220 EXT. The EOC-3220 series brings you the maximum range with its 400mW high wireless output power, and the flexibility you need for adaptable deployments such as industrial grade outdoor enclosure, antenna options, and 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) certification. Features such as 802.1x, WEP, and WPA provide security. Experience the best in outdoor wireless connectivity today with the EOC-3220 EXT.2.400mW RF output power for greater range .5dBi removeable antenna, RP-SMA connector .802.3af PoE compatible for flexible deployment .802.11 b/g wireless Client Bridge/Access Point .IP67 rated enclosure for high resistance against dust, water, and weather conditions .

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Apple Time Capsule MB764LL/A 500GB Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi All,
Please take a look at my review of the Dual Band Airport Extreme: Apple MB763LL/A AirPort Extreme Dual-band Base Station I have pasted it below this review for your convenience.
Since I have already reviewed the airport extreme, I will not go into details on the routing/wireless/speed options of this time capsule...they are the exact same product and I assure you, you can get great details from my review below.
Time Capsule remains as an exciting niche product that houses a hard drive in its body. The capsule can be purchased with a 500gb and or a 1TB hard drive. Note: the hard drive is not user servicable.
The primary reason for this device to exist was so that MAC users could easily backup their OS X machines using time machine directly to the router. For that it is the ultimate product.
Why then do I give it a 4 out of 5?
Simply because my experience with the hard drive has been that it regularly disconnects and drops connected users....which to me is a flaw when Time Machine is trying to backup my computer. Yes, I have restarted from scratch, reloaded the firmware, etc...but to no avail. I have also spoken to applecare and will be trying a replacement capsule in the days ahead to see if the problem can be alleviated.
I still give this a 4/5 due to my belief in the routing engine and software that sets up and maintains these devices. My review on the airport extreme base station will solidify my 4/5 reviews.
This product is worthy of a 5/5 review once the hard drive issues are ironed out. I hope I am alone in this problematic situation but time will tell. Ironically, my older time capsule has been running for about a year without any issues....so I am hopeful I have a one off problem.
As always, please leave me comments with suggestions, questions, etc.
Below is my review of the dual band Airport Extreme Base Station:
Hi All,
True to my gadget envy, I acquired one of these dual band extreme base stations to see if they held up to the hype. Sure enough, Apple has improved an old mediocre product with a new more powerful hardware engine and improved software abilities.
Features:
802.11 A/B/G/N DUAL Band radios at 2.4ghz and 5ghz simultaneously.
Gigabit Ethernet ports 1x Wan and 4x Lan.
Guest wireless network.
Disk sharing via USB connected drive.
Access to shared disk via MobileMe (apple mobile me subscribers on os x).
The box comes with the router, the power cord, software cd, and documentation....limited documentation.
Time to test.
Setup: Setup of an apple base station is unlike any other in that you cannot access the setup portal via your web browser. You must install the Apple Airport utility (both mac and windows) in order to set the router up. The software is built very well and provides the typical ease of use known to MAC users. You simply walk through a setup wizard and define simple options for your internet connection, your wireless network, etc, etc. NOTE: When setting up your wireless networks you are able to hit the options button so that you can define a 5ghz network as well (example, main wireless network called wifi, the 5ghz is called wifi (5ghz)). Very easy to setup and get going. You are also able to easily define a SECURED (wpa/wpa2) guest wireless network....which simply means that if you have a visitor they can use wi-fi but not get to any of the computers on your home network. Very Secure....and a great feature to boot.
I was using the old Apple Base Station and kept switching between it and a d-link wireless n router.... I got one of these primarily due to dual band and guest access.
Yes, there are other routers out there that can do this for a bit of a lower cost...but the elegance of the Apple Airport Utility make this a router that can be setup without too much hassle. The software will also identify problems in the setup and have you correct them before it uploads them to the router. These abilities alone make this a router for the non-geeks to be able to setup a robust networking environment at home.
Wireless: As I mentioned before, I am comparing this to an older model apple base station that was single band and worked in the N range. Also compared this against a D-Link DIR-655 which is a 2.4ghz Wireless N router. The section on speed below will detail my wireless experience.
Speed: I have Comcast cable modem service which gives me about 15-25mbps down and 2mbps up....I live in an area where there are probably 5-10 subscribers...so my speed is generally GREAT and never experiences a slow down. The first thing I do when I play with a new router is do a speed test....the new base station is comparable to the others and gets the same exact download/upload speeds over ethernet. There is one exception....using the wireless on this unit yielded BETTER results then the older model and the d-link. Normally when doing a speed test over wireless I get about 12-15mbps and 2mbps up....with this router I was able to successfully hit the 20mbps mark and 2mbps UP. WIN WIN!!!! So I figured that this may be an anomaly and thus proceeded to test a download from Microsoft - a 3.4gb file - which normally downloads anywhere between 900kpbs and 1.2mbps. Surprise.....with the new base station I stayed at 1.3mbps and it did not hiccup even once. The same was true when downloading via a wireless connection, albeit the speed was 1.0mbps....faster then I have ever gotten before. WIN WIN again!
Disk Sharing - Not much to be said here...I attached a Western Digital USB hard drive 320gb and shared it. You simply go into the Airport Utility software and setup sharing of the hard drive and define which password should be used. You can either use the password for the router or setup a separate password to use with Disk Sharing. Speed is dependent upon wired or wireless. I tested while transferring 3 files...one was 2mb one was 100mb and one was a 2.5gb file. The two mb file of course went over before I could blink...the 100mb transferred over in about 3-4 minutes...the 2.5gb took about 15 minutes. The first transfer test was with ETHERNET connectivity. I did the same tests over wireless and found that the times doubled...naturally since wireless is a bit slower I expected that and had no issue with the times.
Mobile-Me - I have not tested the mobile me features just yet but will be testing them in the days ahead and post my results here.
So far I feel this router has hit perfection and will now find a permanent spot in my home...at least until something better hits.
Please do leave me comments with suggestions on the review and or any questions you may have.


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Wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It's also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices all at the same time Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP System Requirements - For Time Machine backup -Mac with Mac OS X Leopard / For setup and administration -Mac computer with Mac OS X v.10.4 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability; PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability / For wireless client access -Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability; PC with 802.11a/b/g/n / For shared hard drive -Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later; PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour

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Ubiquiti BULLET-M2-HP Outdoor 802.11n 802.11g Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great.....we are changing our whole system to these devices. The need better electrical protection.

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100Mbps+ of REAL TCP/IP Throughput over outdoor multi-km linksNo radio card / host board issuesNo RF cable quality concernsNo mechanical stability concernsNo enclosure mounting requirementsJust Plug and Go.Features Include:Processor Specs: Atheros SOC, MIPS 24 KC, 400MHzMemory Information: 32MB SDRAM, 8MB FlashNetworking Interface: 1 X 10/100 BASE-TX (Cat. 5, RJ-45) Ethernet InterfaceApprovals: FCC Part 15.247, IC RS210, CERoHS Compliance: YESRF Connector: Integrated N-type Male Jack (connects directly to antenna)Power Method: Passive Power over Ethernet (pairs 4,5+; 7,8 return)Bullet does not include a PoE injector or power supply.Recommended DC voltage range is 10V to 24V.Datasheet

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D-Link DWL-810+ Ethernet to Wireless Bridge, 802.11b, 22Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)Network hardware advertisements are chock full of plug and play claims. In most cases things come up automatically only in a perfect network. And any time you are trying to integrate a Playstation 2 into a mixed Mac and PC wireless network you are far from perfect.
After one struggle with the game connector created by the company that made all of the other non-Mac parts of my network, I was completely sure that my PS-2 was never going to see my cable connection in a million years. That one didn't do what it said it would do, took inordinate amounts of setup time and still didn't work right.
Sheer stubbornness convinced me to try an ethernet bridge as a second effort. I selected this D-link model, brought it up and, despite happily winking lights, refused to talk to anything - no matter what I plugged it into. Fearing I was facing the same insurmountable difficulty I relented, and read the manual.
Well, duh!! in about 10 minutes I discovered that the 810+ was using 192.168.0.30 as an address, and my subnet was set up for 192.168.1.x as the subnet. Using my portable, I disabled DHCP, changed the subnet and linked it directly to the 810+. Much to my surprise and delight, there was the administration screen, and I promptly changed the 810+'s subnet. I returned the portable to DHCP, reset the network (and detached the 810+, and there it was, live on the line.
The 810+ may be a bit cheaply made for it's price, but the simple fact is that I did get it to work with only a moderate amount of effort. It has a good management console built right in, a straightforward manual on CD and, above all, it does the job.

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Designed to let you connect your PlayStation 2, XBox or GameCube to a wireless network, the AirPlus DWL-810 sports transfer rates of up to 22Mbps, an easy to install interface, and more. The DWL-810+ will transform virtually any Ethernet-enabled device into a wireless device, enabling wireless communication over your network or in a peer-to-peer mode. Gamers can enjoy multiple-player video games on the Internet using your existing high-speed broadband connection, and your Ethernet-enabled printer can be shared as well--all without the use of long, annoying cables. You can also connect easily to a D-LinkAir, AirPlus, or other 802.11b-compliant wireless network. For security, the DWL-810+ features 256-bit WEP encryption.

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NETGEAR WNHDEB111-100NAS Wireless N Access Point Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this kit to send HD video from my computer to my TV media device. It has adequate bandwidth and worked out of the box, but I do not get a strong signal from the main floor to the basement of my house, a distance of about 25 feet. There are a couple of walls as well as the floor, and the basement ceiling has metal duct work and pipes above the plasterboard, so I am probably lucky to penetrate all that. I used a laptop to indicate wireless signal strength, and spent a couple of hours orienting each device for the best signal. Now I get a level that varies from 50% to 70%, and that works reliably for HD at 720p. I have not been able to send 1080i over the link without momentary stops and starts in the audio and video; however the link never breaks connection and never needs resetting. It seems to just limit the bandwidth as the signal strength goes lower.
I bought a third WNHDE 111 to connect to another computer, and than link has never been interrupted since I installed it over a month ago. It has always worked well. I had previously used a Linksys G router that was interrupted once or twice a day, and it had to be reinstated manually using the "repair" function in the Windows wireless software. It was my wife's computer in the kitchen, so I had to fix it!
I still have the wireless G system up, and it works well around the house with a third computer, a laptop, but it never gave a reliable signal for my wife's computer in the kitchen; and it would not carry the HD video for the TV. I also use that old G router to connect the ethernet from my main computer to the WNHDE 111.
I recommend this device if you don't have too many walls and floors to penetrate. I am a retired electronics engineer, and I assure everyone that the higher the frequency, the poorer the penetration, but the more bandwidth and the more freedom from interference.
Update: After 7 months, I have better results. With some tweaking of the settings (set the Channel Width to 20 MHz, turn off the "Broadcast SSID", and lower Beacon Period to 50 msec) I can now stream 25 Mbps HD video through all the walls. I think the main problem was that the auto 20/40 Channel Width was trying to run at 40 and was not successful, sometimes switching between 20 and 40. When I reduced the channel width, I got an increase in signal strength. I can now stream 1080i HD for hours without any problem.
Jim

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The NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 enables super-fast file transfers at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDEB111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the old Wireless-G standard.
Easy Setup The WNHDEB111 kit includes two access point/bridges, preconfigured to securely connect to each other. Setting it up is as easy as connecting one access point to your router/gateway, and connecting the other to your networkable device, such as your XBox, Playstation, Wii, TiVo HD, Slingbox, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV, network attached storage, and more. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. It automatically configures to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to.
To add another HD Bridge to your HD network, the NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge is available.
Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, thus creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDEB111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference that most other devices must contend with.
The WNHDEB111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures lag-free gaming and jitter-free HD streaming. It supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.
The WNHDEB111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box Two 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridges, two stands, two Ethernet cables, setup CD, two power adapters, and warranty/support information card.

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ZyXEL PLA-450 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV 802.11g Wireless Access Point Review

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(More customer reviews)We recently built out our basement and before I spent the time and money to cat5 my whole house or possibly add a second cable modem, I decided to give the PLA-450 + 1 PLA-401 a try. To my amazement, I saw no degradation of speed when connected to the PLA-450 wirelessly at a reasonable range than I did when connected directly to my cable modem. This powerline duo smokes. My cable modem is on the second floor and my primary DLink wireless router is connected to it. Needless to say, getting great coverage from the second floor to my basement was not possible on the DLink. So the PLA-450 acts as my second wireless router (called an access point) allowing me to plug it into any wall outlet in the house. You do have to have at least 1 PLA-401 (connected to the primary router) and then your powerline link is complete. The PLA-450 is a good wireless device permeating interior walls with ease and maintaining reasonably strong reception with my laptop - even with a floor in between. Accessing the PLA-450 device via a browser is a little tricky the first time. You have to temporarily change you IP address on your network connection. I called support and they were easy to get ahold of and nice and friendly. The instructions do tell you what is needed so a call is probably not necessary for most users. I am thrilled that I can get near cat5 performance without having to hard-wire my house. A great product that suits my need perfectly.

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UBIQUITI NANOSTATION 2 LOCO 802.11B/G WIRELESS CPE Review

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(More customer reviews)The Ubiquiti networking products offer astonishing performance at a very inexpensive price - but they are not for naive end users. They are designed to deliver high performance for network professionals at large scale.
The Loco is specifically designed for wireless Internet providers to supply to their customers (preconfigured with specific installation instructions) for high performance access to a wireless network.
These products are highly recommended if you are network knowledgeable or are prepared to do the self-education necessary to use them effectively.
If you are a network professional, these are some of the best outdoor wireless products available at any price.

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UBIQUITI NANOSTATION LOCO2 WIRELESS CPE OUTDOOR 8DBI DUAL-POL 802.11b/gNanoStation Loco provides a breakthrough in cost, reliability,performance. Features up to 10km of range performance, 25+Mbps of throughput performance, & the powerful, intuitive AirOS by Ubiquiti. NanoStation Loco is the latest innovation in broadband wireless CPE technology from Ubiquiti.Features Include:Processor Specs: Atheros MIPS 4 KC, 180MHzMemory Information: 16MB SDRAM, 4MB FlashNetworking Interface: 1 X 10/100 BASE-TX (Cat. 5, RJ-45) Ethernet InterfaceApprovals: FCC Part 15.247, IC RS210, CERoHS Compliance: YESMounting Kit: Pole Mounting Kit includedPower Method: Passive Power over Ethernet (pairs 4,5+ 7,8 return)POE power supply / injector included.A DatasheetQuick Setup GuideUser's GuideSetting up a Vista computer to talk to a UBNT deviceBeginner's Quick Setup Guide for Mobile Users (RV's, Marine, Truckers)How To Configure A Simple AP with AirOSAirOS Wireless Repeater/Network Extender ConfigurationBridging two locations using two UBNT devices

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NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Now that I have this set up it does exactly what I wanted it to very well -- that is, in a wired network environment, it streams all the mp3 files that I have on my PC's hard drive through my traditional two-channel audio setup. It has a number of limitations: it doesn't support Internet radio, except for a paid service, and it doesn't support various rights-protected data formats. But it does do the one thing I bought it for extremely well: allowing me to enjoy my entire music collection in an organized, well catalogued way, through my home audio system.
As this whole field of products is still pretty new, I also didn't want to spend more money on one of the more advanced systems -- it seems that the customer feedback on all of these media players remains pretty mixed. So I stuck with something relatively simple, and this little box does what I want for a reasonable price. (Previously I was using my iPod on a docking station, connected to my stereo...for the modest price of this Netgear player I've now liberated the iPod that previously was wired up to my stereo.)
A couple of cautions:
1. A lot of the customer problems cited here at Amazon seem to relate to problems with wireless transmission. I did not even try to set this up in a wireless network; I just hard-wired it into the network port I had installed in my living room. I have had a lot of frustration in my home w/wireless devices so finally just gave up and dropped in wiring for a home network while I was having other electrical work done in my house. I am glad I bit the bullet -- the wired network is saving me a lot of time and trouble. This Netgear product is just one example of the kinds of things that are very happy tethered to a wire that seem to be much more problematic when they are wireless.
2. Throw away the software disk that comes with the hardware -- don't install it!. Instead, download the new software and firmware that is on Netgear's site. I couldn't get this to work at all at first -- tech support advised me to uninstall the provided software, download the software update on their site, and start over. This got more complicated than it sounds because I'd already built a database of songs for the Netgear and I had to hunt down this database file and kill it, too...it got a little bit tricky...so it took me a couple of hours in all to get this fixed. Had I started with the new software posted on Netgear's site, I would have had the whole thing done in 20 minutes. In any case, just go right to netgear's site and download their new software, and don't use the junk they ship with the product.
I also found netgear's tech support to be very, very good -- they answered the phone quickly (on Christmas Eve!) and were extremely helpful and patient.

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NETGEAR's Wireless Digital Music Player lets you enjoy your digital music files stored on your computers and unlimited, worldwide Internet radio with your friends and family throughout your home. It connects your existing home stereo to your home computer network so you can listen to the digital music collection from any PC on your home stereo system. You can also listen to music directly from a 30,000 track digital jukebox using the RHPSODY service (only available in U.S.) or hear thousands of Internet radio stations even when your PCs are turned off. Easy-to-install software on one PC automatically finds all your music files on any networked PC and collects them into one complete database. The remote control and stylish user interface let you sit on the couch and wirelessly stream MP3s or Windows Media format files from any PC on your home network straight to your stereo! The MP101 supports many PC operating systems, not just Windows XP, and the LCD display means you don't need to turn on your TV when you want to listen to music.

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NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point Review

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(More customer reviews)HI All,
The Netgear WN802Tv2 is an Access Point that is meant for an existing network that already has a router setup. In other words, you will need to have a wired or older wireless-g router in place before you can use this device for Wireless-N Connectivity.
Basics first:
Whats in the Box? Access Point, Ac Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Netgear CD, Quick Start guide, Warranty Card, and Stand.
Setup:
So begins the install and testing. I was mildly irritated when I read the quick start guide. Most of you that have routers with a 192.168.0.x address will be ok and can install this thing in a jiffy where as others that use different ip addresses like 192.168.1.x will have to go through a few extra steps as I did. Basically this access point comes configured with a 192.168.0.x address out of the box...therefore you must follow the quick start guide and first connect it to your computer with an ethernet cable to configure it. That being said, if your network provides 192.168.0.x addresses and you are not using 192.168.0.233 you should be ok to plug this in and set it up via your browser.
Once the IP situation is ready to go you simply open your web browser and go to the 192.168.0.233 ip address. Log in with the username and password on the quick start card and you are given access to setup the access point with your preferences. Here are some of the basics:
1. Upon Entry - Name of Access point and Country it is used in.
2. Time Zone and If you would like to use a internet time server.
3. IP Settings - you can manually assign it an ip address or have it use dhcp to get one from your existing router.
4. Wireless Mode - 11b, 11BG, 11NG - all at 2.4ghz (another disappointment).
Once you get more deeper into the setup you are able to go through a multitude of wireless options which include things like the broadcasting of your wireless id, security, quality of service etc. This access point does include Quality of Service settings for Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) which basically provides preference to multimedia based content over the wireless network.
This access point allows for a good array of security settings and supports Wep 128/152bit, WPA, etc....it also adds support for Radius Settings which can be found in an enterprise environment.
Wireless Performance:
This is probably one of the hardest tests to run but I was able to get some results. I used a commonly known speed test site to test my broadband connectivity whilst using the Netgear access point. As background, I have about 15-20mbps download and 2mbps upload via Comcast. The speed test on this router was similar to what I have achieved on my D-Link and Apple Airport Extremes. For that it gets a 5/5.
Speed testing was not enough and now it was time to stream a hd quality movie from this device onto my ps3 from a mac.....this is probably where this access point will shine. I usually stream movies and get a bit of stutter here and there...so I wanted to make sure I tested a movie that I have played before. I started the the movie and saw a stutter for about one second...but once it started streaming it played on and I did not notice any of the usual issues. The WMM QOS does work (wi-fi multimedia quality of service). More testing will continue and I will update my review to indicate the good or bad.Now for my thoughts and opinion on the product:
The size of the device is nice and the look is perfect. The picture on the product page does not do it any justice. The LED's are perfectly light and not too bright...they wont take your eye out.
I like the documentation, it will allow any user from novices to advanced users to be able to get up and running quickly with this device....More advanced documentation is on the resource CD. Note...you do not need the CD to install the device as the quickstart will guide you in the right direction at the get go.
The price is high - If you are going to spend over $100 to buy an access point you are better off spending the same amount to buy a new router which has built in Wireless N abilities. Even if you dont need another router, you can buy one and use it as an access point.
NO 5ghz - Another negative - most wireless-n routers are now able to broadcast in 5ghz mode. This router does not have that ability...and again for something with this price point it should. You can also spend $10-20 more and buy a dual band router which broadcasts in both 2.4ghz and 5ghz modes. With all of the wireless around our homes and offices, it is a must to have the 5ghz band so our computers can run un-affected by other wireless devices such as cordless phones etc....
Wireless performance is on par with other products and the WMM-QOS features make this access point shine.
Last but not least - and this may be just for me - but I think that Netgear can make this device ship so that it can pick up a DHCP address from our existing networks. This way everyone that buys one is able to plug it in and get to setting it up. I have seen this done on a multitude of products and Netgear can surely adopt those feature sets. I am a little knowledgeable in these things, but for a home user I would not want them changing ip addresses on their computers and plugging routers into them...its a bit on the complex side.
I think there are many improvements to be had on this item and price is definitely one of them. While I like the performance of the wireless, I do not like other things, as stated above, thus my rating is on the low side.
3/5 for me....sorry Netgear.
NOTE: Yes, I received this product for free from Amazon...for which I am grateful. My review on the other hand is as HONEST as can be after using/testing for 2 hours. I am fortunate to be a member of the Vine but I try my best to make sure that anyone buying a product I have been given gets a honest and un-biased review/opinion. Thanks!

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Netgear WN802T-200 Wireless-N Access Point is a powerful and multi-functioned 11n Access Point. Netgear WN802T-200 Wireless-N Access Point is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds and 7x extended coverage than 802.11g devices. Netgear WN802T-200 Wireless-N Access Point supports home network with superior throughput, performance and unparalleled wireless range. To protect data during wireless transmissions, Netgear WN802T-200 Wireless-N Access Point encrypts all wireless transmissions through WEP data encryption and supports WPA/WPA2. Its MAC address filter allows users to select stations with access to connect network. Netgear WN802T-200 Wireless-N Access Point thus is the best product to ensure network quality for hotspots.

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Intellinet Wireless 150N Access Point - Wireless access point - 802.11n - 802.11b/g/n Review

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(More customer reviews)This product was ordered for a customer and it worked great in his 3 story hotel when linked to his network. This item is well built and is very sturdy.

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NETGEAR WN802T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Access Point Gigabit Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband has a computer business and has purchased 5 of these devices for various customers. Each and every one of them have failed. Three of them within the 3 months Netgear will provide free support for and two of them after 1 year.
When they work they don't work so well, a lot of disconnects, and network not found. Working with support stated that too many wireless networks in a congested area will cause this. Understandable, but hardware failures are not understandable.
Out of the five of them, Netgear has replaced the three that failed withing the 90 period and they have been taken out of service since then. There were too many network disconnects to be useful.
When they fail the power light comes on, but nothing else. No network light when the cat5 cable is plugged into it, nor does the wireless work on the device either.
My husband made the mistake of purchasing them when they were fairly new and paid over 170.00 per. What a mistake. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS AS IT IS JUNK.

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The NETGEAR WN802T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Access Point Gigabit Edition lets you easily set up a wireless network in your home so you can share a single internet connection with everyone in your household at speeds up to 300 Mbps. You can stream music and video, make internet phone calls, videoconference, and surf the web, all at the same time.
Easy Setup The WN802T makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your LAN into the device and insert the included CD into any computer on the network, which will provide step-by-step instructions. The WN802T offers a myriad of placement options by including a stand for vertical placement and also a wall-mount kit.
The WN802T employs a web-based interface for configuration for compatibility with any computer with a web browser. The firmware is also upgradeable via the web interface so you can be sure your access point will always be up-to-date.
New Technology Means Blazing Speeds and Backwards Compatibility The WN802T complies with the latest 802.11n draft specification which allows for speeds up to 300 Mbps; this maximum speed can be achieved when used with other TopDog devices. By utilizing MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) technology, the WN802T has speed and range far surpassing the older 802.11g standard. The preset antennas in the access point ensure that the device is always tuned for optimal performance, and NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Multimedia technology optimizes audio, video, and voice applications.
By using Gigabit Ethernet for the backend, you'll be certain that the access point is receiving data at the highest possible speeds, ensuring the 300 Mbps wireless throughput is not going to waste.
If you still have computers that use 802.11g or 802.11b, don't fret as the access point is backwards compatible with the older wireless standards and can be set so all your computers can connect to the network. The access point will automatically figure out the connection type and work accordingly.
Security Made Easy NETGEAR's Touchless WiFi Security makes it quick and easy to set up network security on a WiFi network by asking for a passphrase from the user. The WN802T supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption for 802.11b/g networks. Additionally, you can set security through MAC address authentication, allowing only authorized users onto the network. There is also support for 802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, and PEAP.
The NETGEAR WN802T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Access Point Gigabit Edition is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box WN802T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Access Point, power adapter, Ethernet cable, stand, wall-mount kit, resource CD, installation guide, warranty/support information card.

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D-Link Wireless 108AG Gaming Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)If your router is not by D-Link, and particularly if you use WPA encryption with that router, do not purchase the DGL-3420. I have tested it with both the Linksys WRT54G and the SMC 2804WMBP-G, and WPA fails with both of them. D-Link technical support, in fact, has confirmed that THEY know the adapter doesn't work using WPA with the WRT54G.
Besides, for significantly less money you can get a wireless bridge with a lot more functionality. After this product failed for me, I purchased the Netgear WGPS606, which can connect FOUR items (X-Box, computer, whatever) to your wireless network AND two wireless print servers, all for $20 less (on Amazon).

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NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111) Review

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(More customer reviews)Old Setup
Netgear WGT624NAv3 (G - 108Mbs)
Netgear WGPS606 (Print Server/Bridge 54 Mbs)
New Setup
Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700
Netgear WNHDEB111
Background:
I honestly hated Netgear. The nightmares I had with my old setup were terrible. I constantly had to reboot the router; the bridge required me to reconnect wireless devices in a certain order every time; my fiance's Apple never stayed connected long; bittorrent, VPN and video streaming knocked the router out the few times it was working; and the customer service is just horrible. I swore I'd never buy another Netgear product, but I finally had to buy something that would at least work for my fiance. I waited a few months for 802.11n to mature a bit, and was going to get the DLINK DIR-655. Recently it's had horrible firmware issues though and the other brands had low reviews. Then along came the WNDR3700.
The reviews were great so I picked it up and this bridge. I fully expected it to work as badly as my previous Netgear products, but I felt I had to give it a shot.
Conclusion:
I've had this product connected to my WNDR3700 for two days now and it works flawlessly. I have had many wireless setups and this is the best I've ever seen. I've seen people complain that it's on the 5Ghz frequency only, but it works great. All of my other systems are wired or on the 2.4Ghz frequency so I have very little overlap. Of course the WNDR3700 is dual-band so that may not be the same for everyone. I will update this if anything changes but for now I'm extremely happy. It could work at half the speed it does and I would still be happy to have something that just works for once.
Update:
Everyone in my home has problems with the iphone and this router. We constantly get disconnected. It's a known issue on their forums. There is a recent update that helps a lot but almost everyday I still lose my connection and have to re-enter my password. Otherwise this router is still working amazingly. I've only had to reset it one time.
Update:
The last update pretty much fixed the iphone issues. I rarely have to reconnect my phone anymore. If you plan on using the USB storage part of the device though I'd recommend reading the Netgear forums. Some people have had some issues with this.

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The NETGEAR WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge lets you create a 5 GHz Wireless-N access point by simply connecting it to an existing router/gateway. The resulting wireless network lets you transfer data at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDE111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the older Wireless-G standard.
Easy Setup Simply connect the WNHDE111 to your router/gateway. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. The device automatically configures itself to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to.
You can easily extend your wireless network by purchasing more WNHDE111 units, or start with the NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit.
Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDE111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band, which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference from most other devices.
The WNHDE111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video and gaming traffic. It also supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.
The WNHDE111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge, stand, Ethernet cable, setup CD, power adapter, and warranty/support information card.

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NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a wirelss network w/3 pc's, one Mac Powerbook, w/netgear router, and now the WGPS606 netgear printserver (my motorola WPS870G was half the $$$ and easier to set up on my Powerbook, but got killed by lightning storm yesterday); I have an old laserjet & HP officejet d145. Contrary to rumors, you can get the WPS870G to printserve wirelessly from Mac/OSX through the network (i.e., powerbook is wireless, printserver is also wireless)
1-I set a dedicated IP address in my router to associate w/my printserver...To do this: in 192.168.0.1 (which is the router) I renewed IP addresses, looked into the router's assignment table, and figured out that the printserver was at 192.168.0.4, so I just assigned it to 192.168.0.4; to do the assignment, you also need the device (i.e., the printserver's) MAC address; that's the trick...the MAC address on the netgear printserver is called the "device" or "hardware" MAC address, and it's the number printed on the box itself; if you go to the printserver ip address (in my case, 192.168.0.4), you find netgear's set up pages for the printserver; the printserver has two mac addresses, the 2nd is called something like the `wireless' MACaddress; that wireless MAC address (which is only different by one digit at the end) is what you use when you set up a dedicated IP address for the print server; when you've done all this, you should probably go back into 192.168.0.1 (your router set up pages) try to renew ip addresses to see if the assigned printserver address (in my case, 192.168.0.4) shows up and shows up with the right MAC address
3- when setting up a new printer in printer set up utility, you select IP Printing + LPD/LPR, printer address is your new ip address that you assigned (192.168.0.4 in my case) and queue name is L1 (presumably L2 if you have a second printer)
btw, you may need to upgrade the driver (I needed an HPIJS driver for my multi-function HP d145); the original driver didn't even install from the cd


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With the NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch, users on your network have the freedom to print wirelessly to up to two printers. It also functions as a wireless Ethernet bridge, allowing you to extend your wireless connection and connect up to four users to your wireless network.
Wireless Printing and Bridge The WGPS606 has two USB ports to connect two printers. Simply put your printers wherever works best and plug them into the wireless print server; a Smart Wizard will guide you through configuration in just seconds. Once configured, anyone on the network can print to either printer; business documents can be sent to the high-end laser and photos can be printed on the photo printer. No separate adapters are needed. The print server can print via Peer-to-Peer (PTP) and Windows LPD printing methods.
The print server also functions as a wireless Ethernet bridge, allowing you to connect a cluster of up to four PCs and laptops without dedicated wireless adapters.
Secure and Compatible Powerful 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and WPA-PSK keep your wireless network secure. The device is interoperable with 802.11b, 802.11g, and RangeMax (MIMO-G) networks, so you can be sure it will work with your existing wireless network.
The NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server w/4-port Switch, power adapter, 2 USB cables, resource CD, installation guide, warranty/support information card.

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Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G - Wireless access point - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 802.11b/g Review

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(More customer reviews)Bottom Line: The "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" represents the best of both worlds; it can meet your need for current 802.11b standards, but still has the flexibility to expand beyond to 54Mbps.
Wireless-G is the next wave in wireless networking technology. Wireless-G WAP's, and Network Interface Cards (NIC's) are capable of transmitting and receiving data at speeds of up to 54Mbps, almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country, and indeed around the world. Wireless-G devices can utilize either the 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz band, and some can utilize both bands. Those Wireless-G devices that share the 2.4GHz radio band, can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment, while those which utilize the 5.0Ghz band will interoperate only with Wireless-A (802.11a, 54Mbps) equipment. Dual-band Wireless-G equipment are capable of interoperating with all three protocols; i.e. 802.11a (54Mbps), 802.11b (11 Mbps), and 802.11g (54Mbps).
Enter the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G Wireless Access Point." The "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, and supports the following wireless protocols: 802.11b and 802.11g (draft). The "Wireless-G WAP54G" can transmit and receive networking traffic in a range of 1 - 54Mbps. I choose the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" for three reasons; 1. Because the card operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz the same frequency band I currently use for my wireless communications; 2. The card is compatible with the 802.11b 11Mps standard, and; 3. Wireless equipment that operates at 2.4 GHz vs. 5.0 GHz have better range; i.e. 100-150 ft. (2.4Ghz) v. 50 - 75 ft. (5.0Ghz)
Installation
Like all of my previous WAP installations, I placed the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" high on a shelf in the upstairs spare bedroom closet where it would cover the most area. Upon unpacking the box, the first thing you'll notice about the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" is the handsome distinctive rich blue with black accents, color of the WAP inherent to all Linksys products. Another distinguishing feature is dual antennae and a plethora of LED (Light Emitting Diode) readouts on the front panel, which relay vital information to the user, such as connection speed with the wired hub and wireless clients.
Linksys' installation scheme requires that you first install the configuration software onto a computer tied to the wired portion of your network, and then plug the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" into the same hub. Once this was accomplished and the unit was powered on, I ran the installation program and configured the WAP. The whole procedure took me less then five minutes to complete. The default IP address is in the 192. range, but it can be changed to conform to the particular IP Addressing scheme utilized for your network. As for me, I use the 10. range of addresses with a 255.0.0.0 subnet. Once the IP address and Subnet Mask are plugged into the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G", configuration is complete, unless you want to change the name of the SSID (Service Set Identifier); default is "Linksys" or turn on encryption; default is "off."
After the configuration of the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" was accomplished I queried it via the ping utility for the next hour just to ensure its continued operation. I then removed it from the hub, and using my spouses workstation (already equipped with a Linksys Wireless-G WMP54G PCI Card, see below for a link to my review of this product), I was able to connect at a full 54Mbps.

First Impressions:
I am impressed! I had read on Amazon.com & Buy.com via user reviews that some had problems communicating with the WAP after the installation process, and quite frankly this gave me pause, but not enough to forgo purchase of the unit. My reservations were unfounded; the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" has thus far worked flawlessly.
Under real-world conditions, the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" performance exceeds my expectations. So far I have been able to connect to the WAP from anywhere in the house; upstairs or down, at either a full 54Mbps or 36Mbps, and rarely 18Mbps. My laptop has consistently connected at a rate 54Mbps, and it is in the downstairs master bedroom! This comes in handy when I am perched in front of the television in the downstairs living room, but I am still able to surf the web and download files to and from my server and workstation on the second floor! And the signal strength drops off only marginally on the backyard patio; 36Mbps is the best I've been able to do, that is still markedly better then the 5.5Mbps I used the get with my other two WAP's. The Bard is a happy man!
The spouses Windows XP workstation, which is also downstairs just off the living room, connects to the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" with a signal strength that fluctuates between ¾ and full, and a connection rate that floats between 54 - 48Mbps. As for my primary workstation in the upstairs loft; the signal strength is full at all times, and the connection rate is 54Mbps.
The "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" is capable of automatically downgrading its data transfer rate as the signal from the connected wireless clients becomes weaker, thus maintaining connection. When at the extreme range of the clients the "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" can downgrade as far as 1Mbps, which is still within acceptable limits for surfing the web and working with documents, but little else, but isn't nice that I do not have to worry about that.
Conclusion:
The "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" is a phenomenal product. Since installation I have yet to touch it; it just works and works well, but of course time will tell. The "Linksys Wireless-G WAP54G" represents the best of both worlds; it can meet your need for current 802.11b standards, but still has the flexibility to expand beyond to 54Mbps. Can you say no-brainer? I knew you could.


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Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country - but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.The Linksys Wireless-G Access Point lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate your network clients to the screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Access Point can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The MAC Address filter lets you decide exactly who has access to your wireless network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.Future-proof your wireless network with the Linksys Wireless-G Access Point. You'll enjoy Wireless-B connectivity today, and be prepared for a high-speed Wireless-G tomorrow.

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D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to upgrade to a better and newer wireless setup. I previously had a dell wireless router and internal wireless card for the laptop. I purchased the D-Link DI-624 because it is XBOX LIVE compatible and could not resist the Xtreme G features. I decided to also go with the DWL G650 for the laptop and the DWL G820 for my XBOX. The Router was not that bad to configure but I was getting several drops from the Xbox Live server while playing Halo 2, from a wired Xbox. Two phone calls to tech support and problem fixed, internet was working on the desktop, and XBOX LIVE was stable. I aslo got the laptop to work with the G650 adapter and I'm getting speeds within my network of 108.0mbps, wheather I'm on the first floor or basement.
Now for the DWL G820. All I had to do was change a few default settings to match my wireless connection setup, through the adapters setup wizard and thats was it. I get a very strong connection while playing Halo 2 even if my brother on the third floor is on at the same time in a differnet match room. Now I do experience lag when anybody else starts to download music or large files, but it stops when they're done. I share my internet connection with 2 desktops, 2 xbox's, and one laptop and I'm still able to get very strong signal. Two thumbs up.

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Elevate your game to the next level with wireless connectivity. The D-Link DWL-G820 Gaming Adapter is the ultimate addition to your gaming gear! Enable 802.11g wireless connectivity to any Ethernet-enabled game console and engage in high speed online gaming -- simply configure the Wireless Gaming Adapter through its easy-to-use Web utility to configure and connect to your existing wireless network. With speeds that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b, enjoy the freedom of fast wireless gaming today!

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Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter, Access Point and Bridge WLAE-AG300N Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these, one to act as a wireless access point on my pre-existing network, and another to act as an ethernet converter to connect my XBox 360 and Blue-ray player to the wireless network.
ENVIRONMENT:
Netgear 802.11b wireless router, 2 laptops (Win XP/7), XBox 360, internet-enabled blue-ray player
PERFORMANCE:
I get 10 Mbps internet speed from my cable provider, as tested by [...] over a wired connection. I bought these buffalo devices to make sure I get that full speed over the wireless (using my old 802.11b router, I got ~5Mbps).
I've had these for a few weeks now. After installation I get the full 10 Mbps on my laptops (connected directly to the access point), my XBox (connected to the ethernet-converter device), and on my Motorola Droid 1.
Regarding local-network-only speeds, I tested a transfer from a Win XP laptop to a Win 7 laptop, and only get 10 Mbps speed; maybe my old router is limiting transfer speeds, I'm not sure. Luckily it doesn't matter, I only care about the internet speed, and I'm getting all of it.
INSTALLATION:
For the most part just follow the instructions, but I did spend 2 hours with various hiccups that can be avoided, so here are a few tips:
1. Remove your old wireless network from your computer's list, or else disable the old wireless network. If your PC connects to that old network automatically, it will interfere with the wired connection too the Buffalo device that you need during setup, and you'll get a warning that there are 2 network connections available.
2. When setting up a wireless-to-wired ethernet converstion, be aware that if you use the AOSS feature to automatically connect 2 of these devices, the way they do it is to generate a new network for that one connection (with its own SSID and password). If you want to avoid that (as I did), they provide the option to install a piece of software on your PC that will let you connect the device to the same SSID you'll be using with your other devices. It'll want you to choose a device to configure and the list will include your network cards, the way to tell which is the buffalo device is to check the serial number printed on the buffalo device, it's the same as the identifier presented in the device-selection menu.
3. *** IMPORTANT ***. These devices seem to need a 10-minute warmup after you finish the installation and setup process. You'll connect to your new wireless network, only to see your network speed drop from 130 Mbps to 65 Mbps to 1 Mbps. It'll fluctuate back and forth and you'll think there's something wrong. Give it 10 min and it will stabilize at full speed. (seems to happen again if you power them off and back on)
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
I thought I had a problem during that warm-up period I mention above, and called customer service. The phone was answered by a tech immediately (no wait time). Beyond that I can't say, my network stabilized while I was on the phone so I didn't need any help after all.

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Buffalo's Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter, Access Point and Bridge WLAE-AG300N is a versatile wireless device that extends the capabilities of wireless networks by offering three modes for limitless flexibility. As an Ethernet converter, WLAE-AG300N connects any two wired devices, such as printers, gaming consoles or DVRs, to an existing wireless network. Operating as an access point, WLAE-AG300N turns any wired network into a high speed 11n network, great for starting or expanding a wireless network. And acting as a bridge, multiple WLAE-AG300N units can be used to create wireless bridges and repeaters, connecting and extending the range of an existing wireless network. 802.11n dual band support allows maximum performance and compatibility providing interference free connectivity, great for wireless video streaming, gaming and other high performance uses. Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter, Access Point and Bridge is the perfect start or addition of any wireless network.

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