Reviews of the Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point
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CNET Review
The Good: High throughput; easy setup wizard; includes high-end features; nice price.
The Bad: Incompatible with some older 802.11b radios; one-year warranty.
The Bottom Line: The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 44210 other Firewalls & Broadband Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 68/100 = Good.
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itp.net
Review Summary: At $79, the WAP54G is the second cheapest access point in this exam but is best suited for those with light wireless networking needs such as home offices.
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No Rating
tomsguide.com
Review Summary: between now and a stable, standards-compatible product
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: WAP54G
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 6.7 in
- Height 1.9 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Network Cable Type Ethernet 100Base-TX cable
- Data transfer rate 54 Mbps
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Transport protocol NetBEUI/NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP
- Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
- Status indicators Link activity, Power, Link OK
- Encryption Algorithm 256-bit WPA, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP
- Authentication Method Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u
Processor / Memory Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Antenna
- Antenna Quantity 2
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
- Miscellaneous compliant standards FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98/ME
- Min Processor Type 200 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Pentium
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 ?F
- Max operating temperature 104 ?F
- Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years, Technical support - Phone consulting
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