Linksys says that a firmware upgrade, due out soon, will offer several new features, including many enhanced security options.
WAP51AB Dual-Band Access Point, $279. Linksys Group, (949) 261-1288, (800) 546-5797. www.linksys.com
D-Link DWL-6000 Air Pro Multimode Access Point
"Perfect Harmony" (Network Computing, June 24, 2002) Even though the AP has DHCP client functionality, the default configuration is set to a factory-default static IP, requiring us to connect directly to the device to add it to our test network. Save for a few products that do all basic setup through utilities, most APs with DHCP support are set by default to grab an address via DHCP. If a DHCP server isn't available or the feature doesn't work, the device can be communicated with via its static address. Having the two choices work in this order provides greater flexibility.
The DWL-6000 Access Point posted good performance stats, and with its low price--$299--it provides great value in terms of features and reliability for small installations. However, range issues and the lack of a robust feature set make it a poor choice for enterprise WLAN deployments.
WebLinks
"The Wireless Chips Are Down" (TechWeb, Nov. 25, 2002)
"The Dual-Band Two-Step" (Network Computing, Aug. 19, 2002)
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