Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point
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Product Description:
LINKSYS WAP54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps 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. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Linksys Wireless-G access point lets you connect Wireless-G (802.11g ) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your network. Because both standards are built-in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate your network clients to the new screaming-fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.
For more information on the differences between an access point and a router with access point, see the following table:
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.
Wireless-G is the upcoming 54 Mbps 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 2.4 GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
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.
The Linksys Wireless-G access point is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.
LINKSYS WAP54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps 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. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Linksys Wireless-G access point lets you connect Wireless-G (802.11g ) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your network. Because both standards are built-in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate your network clients to the new screaming-fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.
For more information on the differences between an access point and a router with access point, see the following table:
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.
Wireless-G is the upcoming 54 Mbps 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 2.4 GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
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.
The Linksys Wireless-G access point is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.
 See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies. | Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer. Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me? Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed. For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:
To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart. |
Features:
- Supports data rates up to 54 Mbps--up to 5 times faster 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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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Stops working after 6 months
I bought the WAP54G based on the supposed solid reputation of linksys products. For the first six months, I had to agree that this product was working quite well. Then one day, the connection got choppy, then it stopped working altogether.
I tried everything, and even set the router back to its factory settings, and I could not connect to it even on the most basic level. It would not let me login to set up the connection, and I finally gave up and decided connecting directly to the cable ... Read More
Rating: 
- OK product, incomplete setup documentation
The setup documentation is valid only if your DHCP serves addresses beginning with 192.168.1.xxx!This was not stated in the documentation, so it took me some time to guess that the Documentation effort was outsourced, and I'd need to resolve the issue myself.
Advice:Most casual users will have their internal IP addresses set to 192.168.1.xxx, but if this is NOT your case, you must change the "default ip address of 198.168.1.245" that is pre-configured in the WAP54G to something compatible with ... Read More
Rating: 
- Gone Wireless
I am no luddite, but I wouldn't say that I'm that tech savvy when it comes to networking.
After a few calls to Linksys I finally got set up and running great.
Rating: - Accessing the WAP54G from a Mac
I have an ethernet home-network connecting the Internet to my office and my wife's. I wanted to add a wireless access point to my office so we could use a WiFi radio in the kitchen. I was ready to return the WAP54G to Amazon when I read only Windows requirements on the box. Moreover, the "Setup Wizard CD" inside the box is completely useless to any Macintosh person, and Lynksys provides no written information about how to communicate with the WAP54G from a Mac.
Fortunately the WAP54G support ... Read More
Rating: - Avoid - unit failed - repair under warranty -but I must pay for shippinig!
Unit worked for 6 months then developed a hardware fault which took several days to identify. The support information was incorrect which wasted a lot of time.
I am outraged that I must pay for shipping the defective unit to the Netherlands - and will pursue this as an infringement of UK statutory rights.
Poor product - poor support - poor (possibly illegal) warranty operation
I just hope I get a functioning replacement without delay
- Stops working after 6 monthsI bought the WAP54G based on the supposed solid reputation of linksys products. For the first six months, I had to agree that this product was working quite well. Then one day, the connection got choppy, then it stopped working altogether.
I tried everything, and even set the router back to its factory settings, and I could not connect to it even on the most basic level. It would not let me login to set up the connection, and I finally gave up and decided connecting directly to the cable ... Read More
- OK product, incomplete setup documentationThe setup documentation is valid only if your DHCP serves addresses beginning with 192.168.1.xxx!This was not stated in the documentation, so it took me some time to guess that the Documentation effort was outsourced, and I'd need to resolve the issue myself.
Advice:Most casual users will have their internal IP addresses set to 192.168.1.xxx, but if this is NOT your case, you must change the "default ip address of 198.168.1.245" that is pre-configured in the WAP54G to something compatible with ... Read More
- Gone WirelessI am no luddite, but I wouldn't say that I'm that tech savvy when it comes to networking.
After a few calls to Linksys I finally got set up and running great.
- Accessing the WAP54G from a MacI have an ethernet home-network connecting the Internet to my office and my wife's. I wanted to add a wireless access point to my office so we could use a WiFi radio in the kitchen. I was ready to return the WAP54G to Amazon when I read only Windows requirements on the box. Moreover, the "Setup Wizard CD" inside the box is completely useless to any Macintosh person, and Lynksys provides no written information about how to communicate with the WAP54G from a Mac.
Fortunately the WAP54G support ... Read More
- Avoid - unit failed - repair under warranty -but I must pay for shippinig!Unit worked for 6 months then developed a hardware fault which took several days to identify. The support information was incorrect which wasted a lot of time.
I am outraged that I must pay for shipping the defective unit to the Netherlands - and will pursue this as an infringement of UK statutory rights.
Poor product - poor support - poor (possibly illegal) warranty operation
I just hope I get a functioning replacement without delay
