Lose the wires, keep the security: 6 wireless access points tested

  Wireless security
  Introduction (cont.)


  ANTLabs
  D-Link
  Netgear
  Nortel
  SonicWALL
  3com

 Specifications
 How we tested
 Sample Scenario
 Final words
 Editor's choice
 About RMIT

D-Link
DWL-7100AP

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.

D-Link
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

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