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An external wireless network access point for wireless networks based on the IEEE 802.11b standard

Brand: Cisco Model: WAP11 Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Original language: English Dimensions: 1.75" h x 6.25" w x 9.25" l, .95 pounds High-speed transfer rate of up to 11 Mbps Range of operation of up to 150 meters indoors, up to 500 meters outdoors Provides roaming, best access point selection, load balancing, and network traffic filtering Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz-compliant equipment, and supports up to 32 users/nodes Router not included, so you cannot connect multiple users to the Internet

Amazon.com Review Amazon.com Review The Linksys Instant Wireless Access Point (WAP) serves as communications headquarters for a reliable 11 Mbps wireless network. We found the WAP, used in conjunction with the Linksys Instant Wireless PC Card (and PCI adapter if the wireless card is used in a desktop PC) and a hub or switch, to be a true leader in the move toward wireless networking. In case you're confused, here's a graph illustrating the differences between an access point and a router with access point:

Most helpful customer reviews 36 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Review of Linksys Wireless Access Point By A Customer The wireless access point is an outstanding product. Previously I had tried Home Phoneline products, but did not have good success. In fact, I returned the Intel Anypoint Home Phoneline cards because they were not reliable on my phone wiring. I would not recommend phoneline networking unless your computers are fairly close together (rooms next to each other).The Linksys wireless access point is proving very reliable and was a breeze to setup. I am experiencing excellent wireless transfer rates for internet access (I have DSL and the pages load in a flash), Streaming media works great too. I was worried that I might experience interference from my 2.4 GHz cordless phone, but I have had no problems, even when talking on the cordless phone while I surf the net. My access point is on opposite ends (ground floor) of the house from the desktop PC I have the wireless card in (second floor). It does help to elevate the wireless access point to improve the signal strength within the wireless network area, although mine simply sits on the desk with the downstairs PC. As an added note, our house is old with very thick plaster walls and ceilings, but the signal gets around fine throughout the 3500 sq ft.My wireless access point is connected to the Linksys DSL/Cable router (4 hub model). The combination makes a very reliable network. If you are looking for a wireless network product, I strongly recommend trying this one. 38 of 39 people found the following review helpful. Good wireless AP for the value. By Daniel C. Mcgauley After reading all the reviews here, I bought a Linksys Wireless AP and the Orinoco wireless pc card for my laptop. I wanted to have more range, and it sounded like the Linksys pc card was no good. I had a hard time getting things to work. The terminology between Lucent (the Orinoco card) and Linksys isn't the same. The "Network Name" field in the Orinoco setup is the same as the ESSID in the Linksys access point, but it doesn't say anything about ESSID in the Orinoco setup. After setting those equal, I constantly had solid green lines showing good connection with the access point, but I still couldn't get online. The Orinoco card kept giving the same error about not being able to communicate with the access point because of an IRQ error or encryption error. I got through to Lucent's support line in about 3 minutes which was cool, but they couldn't help and suggested reinstalling Windows. I knew that wouldn't fix anything, so I ordered the Linksys wireless pc card, and everything looked good right off the bat, but I still couldn't get online. I finally realized I had two problems. 1) The Linksys access point does not have a DHCP client in there to talk with the DHCP server in the Linksys router I already have at home. You have to manually enter an IP number via the USB cable. 2) The laptop I used to connect to the port on the router has an internal ethernet card built in which still thought it was the same IP address as the access point (which was not connected to that same port on the router the laptop used to use). After I put in the right IP address on the access point and 'released' the IP address on the laptop (winipconfig on Win 98), everything worked great.I went back and tried the Orinoco again with the fix to the access point, and it too worked great, except I still get the same flashing error message that it can't communicate with the access point, even though it was. I put the access point in the middle of a 2500 sq. ft. two-story house and both cards worked in every single room, although the Orinoco seemed to have a stronger signal. Both cards produce a lot of annoying noise in the laptop's speaker when they are communicating, but it's not unbearable. Since both cards worked as well as I needed them too, I returned the Orinoco since it cost more and because the flashing