Specifications: 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b “WiFi” wireless Ethernet at 11Mbit/sec, 5.5Mbit/sec, 2Mbit/sec and 1Mbit/sec; 64-bit and 128-bit encryption; HTTP/ HTML, Telnet, and SNMP management; dual 10/100 Mbit/sec LAN interfaces. 1 year warranty
Pros:
Good wireless LAN coverage — signal saturated a two-story house
Great administrative interface, strong security
Cons:
Must be rebooted after setting change
Goodbye, Linksys WAP11 wireless access point. Hello, Orinoco AP-200. The Orinoco has better coverage, stronger bridge features, and a much usable and useful Web-based administrative console. Were it not for one slight flaw, this would be a five-penguin product.
The Orinoco AP-200 can serve as an access point between 802.11b “WiFi” wireless Ethernet users and a wired 10/100 Mbit/sec LAN, or it can act as a wireless bridge between two separate wired LAN segments. We tested two AP-200 units as a bridge and confirmed that the bridge functionality works within a distance of several hundred feet.
The other notable attribute of the Orinoco device is the AP-200’s excellent browser-based interface. You can set up everything from there. For example, if you’re security conscious, the Orinoco interface is very convenient. If you operate a closed wireless LAN, the only cards that are allowed access have their MAC addresses entered directly into the…
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