Product Reviews:
Wireless Access Points
good
3/10/2009
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Price:
$173.00
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$173.00
Specs:
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
The Bottom Line
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
3/17/2008
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Price:
$89.88
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$99.99
Specs:
Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
The Bottom Line
Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
1/23/2008
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Price:
$99.99
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$159.99
Specs:
NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
The Bottom Line
The NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a good investment if you want to add a high-speed Wireless-N connection your HD video streamer or game console.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
9/19/2007
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Price:
$39.97
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$90.00
Specs:
Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/19/2007
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Price:
$99.00
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$99.00
Specs:
NETGEAR WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, 108 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The multilingual WAB102 is a good fit for small businesses looking to go wireless.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/19/2007
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Price:
$249.99
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$249.99
Specs:
Linksys Instant Wireless WAP51AB - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 72 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The Linksys offers small businesses 802.11a bandwidth and the increased range of 802.11b at a price that's hard to beat.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$41.13
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$41.13
Specs:
NETGEAR HE102 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The HE102 802.11a wireless access point combines outstanding performance with easy setup for small offices looking to make the plunge into wireless.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/2/2005
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Price:
$166.31
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$191.09
Specs:
NETGEAR WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
This access point's high price will seem fair to those with a lot of wireless equipment.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
8/1/2005
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Price:
$58.90
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$58.90
Specs:
Proxim ORiNOCO AP-200 - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, 11 Mbps
The Bottom Line
SOHO users might find the Orinoco's speed, easy setup, and high-end access attractive, but its high price and stingy tech support may leave you cold.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
6/7/2004
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Price:
$139.99
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$139.99
Specs:
Apple AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
3/5/2004
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Price:
$79.99
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$79.99
Specs:
Apple AirPort Base Station - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 11 Mbps, 2
The Bottom Line
The new and improved AirPort is a quality product that will appeal to both novices and experts.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
3/5/2004
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Price:
$38.00
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$69.00
Specs:
Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2W - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 11 Mbps, 4
The Bottom Line
Delivering great performance with an easy setup process, the CP-2W is a great value among wireless routers.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
3/5/2004
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Price:
$67.99
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$67.99
Specs:
Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
With its high bandwidth, the Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 LAN access point is ideal for relatively open spaces such as large offices with lots of cubicles.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
3/5/2004
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Price:
$236.99
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$236.99
Specs:
Proxim Symphony HomeRF Base Station - Wireless access point, HomeRF, 10 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The Proxim base station offers ample wireless connectivity at a low price for those who simply want to share an Internet connection.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
2/2/2004
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Price:
$94.96
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$120.72
Specs:
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G, 108 Mbps
The Bottom Line
The DWP-2100AP is the fastest Wi-Fi access point we've tested, but its convoluted setup guide and manual mean networking newbies need not apply.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
7/21/2003
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Price:
$299.95
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$299.95
Specs:
Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WET54G - Bridge, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is high.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$49.99
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$81.42
Specs:
NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps
The Bottom Line
With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the upcoming 802.11g standard.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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