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TP-Link TL-WA500G 54Mbps Extended Range Wireless Access Point with Detachable 4dBi Antenna
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Inexpensive and rock solid but lacks novice user-friendliness . I've installed about a dozen of these devices over the last year as WDS extenders for homes; Access Points for coffee shops, libraries; network bridges; and as clients. They've all run 24/7 under respectably heavy loads with no issues. Average unattended run time has been 70 days (power outages causing shutdowns) with only one of the devices out of all of them even getting a manual restart.
Heck, turned out that the restart wasn't even needed. It had been running for 102 days and the networked computers were connecting slowly so I gave it the 'ole unplug. Turned out that it was the ethernet switch in the equipment closet. How's that for reliability! It out ran an ethernet switch!
It's not all sunshine though. Our local computer shop didn't think to highly of them as they had near a 100% return rate, we bought so many of them and never returned any that they asked about it and I told them, "They are rather difficult to configure and require that you manually assign an IP address to the computer connected, understand the terminology, as well as do things in the right order." On the upside, I've gotten quite a few referrals from them to come install them for customers. The return rate on units I have installed have been zero as well.
The units support being used as an Access Point, a Point-to-point Bridge, a Point-to-multipoint bridge, AP client bridge, and single AP client. WEP keys up to 156bit, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS, have DHCP servers built in, removable antenna, and adjustable power output as low as 1/8th normal output (in other words, more than just Full, Med, Hi settings). Included is a PoE injector for installations near or in the ceilings.
On the downside, I've not figured out how to set up a Point-to-multipoint bridge network with WPA/WPA2 encryption. They seem to only handle that particular configuration with WEP. I haven't verified this yet as this topology came up only once, and due to some old equipment that also connected to the AP, I had to use WEP anyway.
To sum it up; can't find better for less, but if you don't have decent experience in configuring WAPs, hire someone who does. Really, this applies to Cisco IOS equipment as well. It's not going to hold your hand but once you get the hang of it, they go in easy and are solid. Or, you could spend $100 to get a Netgear... not that those are always easy either.
Inexpensive and rock solid but lacks novice user-friendliness . I've installed about a dozen of these devices over the last year as WDS extenders for homes; Access Points for coffee shops, libraries; network bridges; and as clients. They've all run 24/7 under respectably heavy loads with no issues. Average unattended run time has been 70 days (power outages causing shutdowns) with only one of the devices out of all of them even getting a manual restart.
Heck, turned out that the restart wasn't even needed. It had been running for 102 days and the networked computers were connecting slowly so I gave it the 'ole unplug. Turned out that it was the ethernet switch in the equipment closet. How's that for reliability! It out ran an ethernet switch!
It's not all sunshine though. Our local computer shop didn't think to highly of them as they had near a 100% return rate, we bought so many of them and never returned any that they asked about it and I told them, "They are rather difficult to configure and require that you manually assign an IP address to the computer connected, understand the terminology, as well as do things in the right order." On the upside, I've gotten quite a few referrals from them to come install them for customers. The return rate on units I have installed have been zero as well.
The units support being used as an Access Point, a Point-to-point Bridge, a Point-to-multipoint bridge, AP client bridge, and single AP client. WEP keys up to 156bit, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS, have DHCP servers built in, removable antenna, and adjustable power output as low as 1/8th normal output (in other words, more than just Full, Med, Hi settings). Included is a PoE injector for installations near or in the ceilings.
On the downside, I've not figured out how to set up a Point-to-multipoint bridge network with WPA/WPA2 encryption. They seem to only handle that particular configuration with WEP. I haven't verified this yet as this topology came up only once, and due to some old equipment that also connected to the AP, I had to use WEP anyway.
To sum it up; can't find better for less, but if you don't have decent experience in configuring WAPs, hire someone who does. Really, this applies to Cisco IOS equipment as well. It's not going to hold your hand but once you get the hang of it, they go in easy and are solid. Or, you could spend $100 to get a Netgear... not that those are always easy either.
TP-Link TL-WA500G 54Mbps eXtended Range Wireless Access Point Reviews
Great XBox 360 Access Point Solution . I didn't want to shell out $50+ for a certified xBox network adapter, so I opted for this TP-Link Access Point in "client" mode. It worked like a champ and took about 15 minutes to setup. As some others have noted, you need to have the Access Point run it's own DHCP server as it will not (not from what I could figure out) "forward" DHCP requests back to the main router. So that means you need to setup a DHCP range that is outside of your home router's one to avoid conflicts. My home router assigns IPs in the x.x.x.100-200 range, so I just set this gadget up to serve x.x.x.50-60 range.Why not 5 stars? The provided instruction manual is a bit thin and might spell some trouble for a newbie if s/he doesn't know what s/he is doing.A good buy.
Great XBox 360 Access Point Solution . I didn't want to shell out $50+ for a certified xBox network adapter, so I opted for this TP-Link Access Point in "client" mode. It worked like a champ and took about 15 minutes to setup. As some others have noted, you need to have the Access Point run it's own DHCP server as it will not (not from what I could figure out) "forward" DHCP requests back to the main router. So that means you need to setup a DHCP range that is outside of your home router's one to avoid conflicts. My home router assigns IPs in the x.x.x.100-200 range, so I just set this gadget up to serve x.x.x.50-60 range.Why not 5 stars? The provided instruction manual is a bit thin and might spell some trouble for a newbie if s/he doesn't know what s/he is doing.A good buy.
TP-Link TL-WA500G 54Mbps eXtended Range Wireless Access Point Opinions
Versitile Wireless device! . I have used about 2 dozen TL-WA500G's as Access Points, AP Client bridges, and as Universal Repeaters. (any repeater is half speed)
I find the setup straight forward although it does involve knowing networking terms and the DHCP addressing scheme in use in YOUR network.
They work reliably, and are JUST the thing to make wired devices connect wirelessly via AP Client mode.
You will need a computer to do the setup, but they can support any IP device once setup.
Versitile Wireless device! . I have used about 2 dozen TL-WA500G's as Access Points, AP Client bridges, and as Universal Repeaters. (any repeater is half speed)
I find the setup straight forward although it does involve knowing networking terms and the DHCP addressing scheme in use in YOUR network.
They work reliably, and are JUST the thing to make wired devices connect wirelessly via AP Client mode.
You will need a computer to do the setup, but they can support any IP device once setup.
Cons Review
Did not work as repeater . I already have a WRT-54GL but needed a repeater for my NON-WIFI printer, so I thought this would work since they advertised to work as a repeater to another AP (Access Point), I followed the instructions to the T as provided but did not Repeater mode did not work. 1. set static ip to 198.168.1.1
2. navigated to the option for Repeater, found MAC address, applied savings
3. Connected the POE to TP router
4. connected Laptop (using static IP)to POEThing did not work. Sorry, too much headache Returning! Instead i'm buying the ZyXEL home plug, less headache, no wireless to setup, and better TOTAL reviews.
2. navigated to the option for Repeater, found MAC address, applied savings
3. Connected the POE to TP router
4. connected Laptop (using static IP)to POEThing did not work. Sorry, too much headache Returning! Instead i'm buying the ZyXEL home plug, less headache, no wireless to setup, and better TOTAL reviews.
Feature TP-Link TL-WA500G 54Mbps eXtended Range Wireless Access Point
- Wireless G speed up to 54Mbps, good for surfing the internet, email and online chat extended Range delivers 4 times the range of the traditional 11g products
- Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Interface: 1x 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet Port Antenna: 1x 4dBi Detachable Omni Directional Antenna
- Wireless Signal Rates: Up to 54Mbps Frequency Range: 2.4-2.4835GHz Wireless Transmit Power: 17dBm(max. EIRP)
- Modulation Technology:IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM
- Receiver Sensitivity:54M: -68dBm@10% PER 11M: -85dBm@8% PER 6M: -88dBm@10% PER 1M: -90dBm@8% PER
- WPA/WPA2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP) Encryption Power Supply: Input - localized to country of sale; Output - 9VDC /0.8A Linear PSU
- Wireless Mode:AP Mode AP Client Mode Repeater Mode (WDS / Universal) Bridge mode (point-to-point / point to Multi-point) AP+ Bridge mode
- Wireless Security: SID Enable/Disable MAC Address Filter 64/128-bit WEP Encryption
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Product Details
EAN : 6935364051105UPC : 845973051105
MPN : 6935364051105
Brand : TP-Link
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 11 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : TP-LINK
Model : TL-WA500G
Publisher : TP-LINK
SKU : TARG-TL-WA500G
Studio : TP-LINK
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