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"Works as expected, but no instructions"
2009-10-02
- Reviewed By User: A2U7LX3DBYQAG6
This access point works well as a repeater for a Linksys wireless router. My only complaint is that it didn't come with any useful instructions, so I had to call them to get help setting it up. The instructions simply said to run the CD and follow directions, and the CD configures the access point in a way that requires a wired connection.
The CD is not really needed: just connect the access point to your router with an ethernet cable and point your browser to 192.168.1.245.
This unit installed fairly easily. I mounted it in a first floor closet where it now provides an excellent signal to the entire first and second floors (my base wireless router takes care of the family room floor in the basement).
HOWEVER, I find that I constantly have to power it on and off to get my portables back online when they have been "asleep" for awhile - so frequntly that I installed a power bar in the closet just so I wouldn't have to unplug the Access Point to reboot it. None of the standard approches to "fix" the connection from the computers themselves works. One portable is an IBM using XP while the other is an HP using Vista, so it's apparently not an operating system or hardware issue. Besides these same computers did not have this problem connecting to my base router (also a Lynksys, although older), before I bought the Access Point.
"Setup - How to Fix Setup problem"
2009-09-06
- Reviewed By User: A275LSHLE1A2KX
The Linksys setup works ONLY if your computer can access Linksys' default 192.168.1.245 address. If your host address is 192.168.0.xxx, you cannot reach the configuration page.
After many attempts, I found a relatively easy fix (at least on XP -I didn't try this on Vista). XP allows multiple addresses on the same network port. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties. On the Properties page, click Advanced, then under IP Addresses click Add. Add a new address in the 192.168.1.x range (e.g. 192.168.1.2)with a mask of 255.255.255.0. Click OK on each screen to close the dialogues.
Then connect the Linksys to the switch or hub (if you have one) with ethernet cable or connect the computer to the Linksys with a crossover cable. Proceed with the setup via the CD. Or you can open your browser and type the Linksys address: 192.168.1.245 and proceed (initial password is admin). You can then change the address if desired, set up a new password, and configure your other settings.
Once I finally figured this out, it was easy to configure and the WAP works well! The lack of setup information is the problem! I hope this helps other purchasers.
"Worth what it costs"
2009-06-25
- Reviewed By User: A3EYHF38GNM5ED
Pros: Range(although in a warehouse without walls to obstruct the signal), easy to setup (took me 15 mins), easy to adjust settings via browser, no dropped connections after 2 weeks of use. Cons:It's ugly but thats just me being picky.
"OK product, incomplete setup documentation"
2009-05-13
- Reviewed By User: A19H0WRJTRRZHA
The setup documentation is valid only if your DHCP serves addresses beginning with 192.168.1.xxx! This was not stated in the documentation, so it took me some time to guess that the Documentation effort was outsourced, and I'd need to resolve the issue myself. Advice: Most casual users will have their internal IP addresses set to 192.168.1.xxx, but if this is NOT your case, you must change the "default ip address of 198.168.1.245" that is pre-configured in the WAP54G to something compatible with our network. -- In order to accomplish this step, you will need to temporarily reconfigure some PC/laptop to a compatible IP address for communicating with the Linksys (such as 192.168.1.004), then with the linksys cabled to that PC, you can run the LinkSys setup and reconfigure the IP address range.
"Gone Wireless"
2009-05-07
- Reviewed By User: A1CH1BYACCG0M8
I am no luddite, but I wouldn't say that I'm that tech savvy when it comes to networking.
After a few calls to Linksys I finally got set up and running great.
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"Access Point needs constant rebooting"
"OK product, incomplete setup documentation"