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Introduction
Introduction (cont.)
ANTlabs
D-Link
Netgear
Nortel
SonicWALL
3Com
Specifications
How we tested
Sample Scenario
Final words
Editor's Choice
About
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D-Link's DWL-7100AP access point is an access point supports the 802.11a, b, and g standards and can run up to 108Mbps in D-Link's 108AG Turbo Mode. As for security, it has options to run either 152-bit WEP or WPA with AES encryption. The 7100 also can operate as a point-to-point (PtP) bridge, as well as a point-to-multipoint (PtMP) bridge with other access points based on their MAC addresses.
Configuration and administration of this access points is very straightforward through a Web interface. The initial basic configuration is handled by a simple step-by-step wizard.
Overall this D-Link access points shows a great move forward in both security and features. While 108Mbps may be a proprietary speed for the time being, other features such as the 7100's dual-frequency support are a definite move in the right direction.
| Product | D-Link DWL-7100AP |
| Price | Access point AU$549.95, NIC AU$154.95 |
| Vendor | D-Link |
| Phone | 02 8899 1800 |
| Web | www.dlink.com.au |
| Interoperability |  ½ |
| Supports 802.11a,b, and g; no real support for central management. | |
| Futureproofing |  ½ |
| Supports all the latest security standards and speeds of up to 108Mbps. | |
| ROI |  |
| Comparable with similar products and better security than cheaper access points. | |
| Service |  ½ |
| A three-year warranty is good for an access point. | |
| Rating |  ½ |
