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NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point | List Price: $109.99
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Brand: Netgear
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2003-03-25
Warranty: NETGEAR lifetime warranty
Features: - 802.11g access point offers an easy way to set up a wireless network
- Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
- Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security
- Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
- Device measures 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)
Works as Advertised [Posted on 2007-01-18]
Works just as advertised. No problems installing or using. Thumbs up.
Great AP [Posted on 2007-09-17]
I got this to expand my wireless to the other side of the house and it works great. I had the WGR614 wireless router setup already and wanted wireless far away on the other side of the house. The house is already setup with cable run through it so setting this up was a breeze. I connected a cable from the router into the wall and from the wall on the other side of the house plugged a cable into the WG602 Access Point.
Just follow the directions by first connecting the AP to your computer to configure the AP and all is good.
Works great with two bridging to one another [Posted on 2007-11-09]
I've had two WG602v3's bridging between each other (through 3 walls and about 30 feet) for about 2 years. They are rock solid ALL the time, except when the power goes out. When the power goes out, it sometimes takes some finessing to get them to see each other properly again, but I just noticed there is new firmware released about 6 months back that appears (by the description) may fix this issue. Unlike some reports on here that state they need to power cycle it daily, I at least have never had an ounce of problems with my two v3 units (running firmware Version 1.2.2), other than than when the power goes out. I use WPA2-PSK AES for my security.
I think these could be a little bit of a challenge for someone not fairly comfortable with networking, especially if they use them in bridge mode; but this could probably be said of any networking gear with a similar use.
Great product in my eyes. Thanks Netgear!
Extremely bad performance [Posted on 2008-01-04]
My title is my way of being kind. What I really wanted to say is that fits the term "POS" to a "T".
It will not perform well in an environment with more than 2 or 3 other access points - like in residential multi-dwelling units (apartments/condominiums) and/or office suites/towers for those brave enough to even try this unit in such an environment.
Yes, it's easy to install, and yes, it **should** perform well if you are the only one in your neighborhood who has discovered the beauty of wireless networking as of 2008. If this is your environment, then I guess this will work for you and at a great price.
However, if you are in more metro areas, where cordless phones exist, microwave ovens, etc., litter the landscape, and have neighbors as wired as you are, please stay clear of this unit. You are not saving money and only gaining aggravation. Spend wisely and go for newer units, costs more, but will be worth every penny.
Issues:
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- constant disconnects/reconnects
- it seems to have the weakest radio in the market, it will disconnect you even if you are literally 3 feet away if the channel is "packed" (re: other access points in the vicinity use the same channel)
- it will not automatically adjust/change the channel for best reception, which isn't a fault, its the way it is (re: it doesn't have that feature)
- if you need to change the channel, pray that you have a laptop, to access the unit directly (plug directly via Ethernet). As stated, auto channel selection isn't a feature of this unit, you'll have to change channels manually. The only way to do that is to connect directly - why? the only reason you'll have to is if you can't connect to it wirelessly (so if you can't connect wirelessly, you can't do anything).
WG602 WAP [Posted on 2008-01-07]
My laptop built-in wireless picks up more networks then this AP. I purchased this so that I could pick up MORE not LESS. LAME.
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