D-Link DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point w/SNMP, 802.11a/g, 108Mbps | 
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| Brand: D-Link
Category: CE
List Price: $136.99
Buy New: $72.49
You Save: $64.50 (47%)
New (4) Used (3) from $60.75
Rating:  12 reviews
Format: CD
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: DWL-7100AP
Model: DWL-7100AP
UPC: 790069264429
EAN: 0790069264429
ASIN: B0001CLYDO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Transfer rates up to 108 Mbps, or up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices | | • | Versatility to use 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz when needed | | • | Allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device | | • | Enhanced security features | | • | Provides the most bandwidth coverage available in an access point |
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Product Description
D-Link, the networking industry leader, delivers another innovative and versatile solution in wireless connectivity with the D-Link AirPremier DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point. This dualband (2.4GHz, 5GHz), tri-mode (802.11a, b, g) Access Point provides the most bandwidth coverage available in an AP. Multiple wireless clients can connect to the DWL-7100AP using both A and G wireless standards and any of its 11 non-overlapping channels to transfer data at speeds of up to 108 Mbps. Main Features Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, IncManufacturer Part Number: DWL-7100APManufacturer Website Address: www.dlink.comProduct Type: Wireless Access PointAntenna Range: 328 ft Indoors Maximum , 1312 ft Outdoors Maximum Frequency Band/Bandwidth: 2.4 GHz to 2.4825 GHz , 5.150 GHz to 5.850 GHz Channels: 11 Channel(s)Non-overlapping Transmission Speed: 108MbpsTransmission Speed Details: 1Mbps Auto-fallback , 2Mbps Auto-fallback , 5.5Mbps Auto-fallback , 6Mbps Auto-fallback , 9Mbps Auto-fallback , 11Mbps Auto-fallback , 12Mbps Auto-fallback , 18Mbps Auto-fallback , 24Mbps Auto-fallback , 36Mbps Auto-fallback , 48Mbps Auto-fallback , 54Mbps Auto-fallback , 108Mbps 2x Mode/Auto-fallback Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Auto MDI/MDI-X LANSlot Details: Not ApplicableModules: Not ApplicableDimensions: 1.2" Height x 4.3" Width x 5.6" DepthWeight: 0.44 lb Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
 More than I needed, actually May 24, 2010
Stargeezer
Been a firm (and perhaps paranoid) believer in wired home networking, but in order to surprise my wife with a new wifi iPad, I needed to relax a little and stick on an access point.
What I mean by "more than I needed" is that probably WEP would have been sufficient security for a home network, but it doesn't hurt to have wpa-psk, anyway. You just never know when a commie spy will be driving down the road attempting to patch into my wife downloading iPad apps.
I agree with other reviewers that the instructions are not crystal clear.
The requirement to assign the computer used to configure the unit to be placed on a static IP address in the router was a little disconcerting since all four connections on my router were only identified by their MAC addresses. I finally just assigned them all to static addresses, and (lol) they finally showed up on the router with names.
It wasn't clear to me that the Authentication items "Open System", "Shared Key" and "Open System/Shared Key" were all authentication methods of WEP, and that setting up WEP (as in the quick setup) has nothing to do with setting up WPA-PSK.
I had set up the WPA-PSK, and then inquired of a more knowledgeable friend regarding creation of a 128 hex code because I wasn't sure if it needed to be in a form 01 0A 12, etc, or what (its been years since I dabbled in hex code). During our conversation, he was confused by my mentioning one of my steps being entering a passphrase. With good reason, as it turns out.
After he refreshed my understanding that hex is just 0123456789ABCDEF, I went home and looked the instructions over. This big bright (CFA of course) bulb lit up over my head when I finally realized the hex code was superfluous since I was using WPA-PSK which, of course, was a totally separate authentication system from WEP.
The point being, that the instructions never TELL you the first 3 authentication methods are all just different ways of doing WEP, which use a hex or ascii word for encrytion as opposed to WPS-PSK that uses a passphrase (the bigger and more alpha-numeric-symbol the better).
Just thot I'd mention that for anyone else nestled down at the low end of wireless networking knowledge along with me.
But once I got it figured out, my wife loves her wifi connection for her iPad.
I found the need to log into the setup page every time you change something just a little startling, but since it didn't mean having to re-access the unit's IP address as well, it actually made me comfortable knowing the port wouldn't be hanging open cuz I forgot to log out when I was done.
Hope this low-tech babbling helps someone.
Solid performer with many options September 12, 2009
Robert Crone (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Good feature set in menu. Can actually be used as a gaming adapter in Client Mode which is good for games or video download features on satellite and cable boxes. Has enough output power to cover two bedroom houses and small offices easily.
Top-notch product and support January 16, 2009
Mike M. (Torrance, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been running 2 DWL-7100AP's 24/7 for 4 years and neither of them has so much as hiccupped. I had to call D-Link Support when I was initially setting them up in order to get them to communicate with my Linksys router, but Tech Support had them working in about 15 minutes. Since then, perfect. Last week I replaced the Linksys router with a new D-Link DIR-825 wireless router and had to call D-Link support because the 7100AP's would not connect to it. There was virtually no wait time whatsoever to get a tech person on the phone and all we needed to do was change the IP address in each of the access points. Over the years I've worked with many difference tech support organizations and feel that the D-Link support is the best that I have experienced - they have been informed, capable, patient and persistent. That's one of the reasons I chose a D-Link wireless router. My experience with Linksys Tech Support has not been good from any standpoint.
 Some good features, some disappointing. December 18, 2008
J. Clifton (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good range and works well as an AP or AP client. On the other hand, the advertised WDS mode does not work, so if you are buying to string together multiple AP's, don't bother.
DWL-7100AP July 25, 2008
Richard H. Westfall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used 2 of these to network between buildings. The buildings are 742 feet apart and these work great. No matter what the weather is, we have never lost the connection. I highly recommend this if you need a long reaching connection between buildings.
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