Specifications
| Product Name | Belkin 54g Wireless Access Point | D-Link DWL 1000AP+ | Linksys WAP54G |
| Vendor | Belkin | D-Link Australia | Linksys |
| Phone | 02 4372 8600 | 1300 766 868 | +65 6555 8555 |
| Web | www.belkin.com/anz | www.dlink.com.au | www.linksys.com |
| RRP of access point (inc GST) | $279.95 | $685 | $229.29 |
| RRP of PCMCIA card (inc GST) | $149.95 | $99.95 | $116 |
| RRP of PCI card (inc GST) | $149.95 | $169 | $116 |
| RRP of CF card (inc GST) | n/a | n/a | $144.95 |
| RRP of USB adaptor (inc GST) | n/a | n/a | $69.99 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 3 years | 3 years |
| Wireless LAN Access Point | |||
| Dimensions (h x w x d in mm) | 45 x 240 x 142 | 36 x 235 x 162 | 48 x 186 x 169 |
| Wireless standard(s) supported | 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11b, 802.11b+ | 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Access point Ethernet speed | 10/100Mbps | 10/100Mbps | 10/100Mbps |
| Recommended maximum users | 32 to 64 | 25 | 30 |
| Outdoor range (with fitted antenna) | 457m | 400m | 400m |
| Can act as a wireless-to-wireless bridge | y | y | y |
| Removable antennas | n | y | y |
| Can act as a DHCP server | n | y | n |
| Can disable SSID broadcasting | y | y | y |
| WEP Support | y | y | y |
| Manual WEP key input | y | y | y |
| Automatic WEP key input | y | n | y |
| MAC address filtering | y | y | y |
| IP address authentication | n | n | n |
| Inbuilt firewall or packet filter | y | n | n |
| VPN tunneling | y | n | n |
| Inbuilt switch/hub | n | n | n |
| Inbuilt router | n | n | n |
| Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card | |||
| 802.11x standard(s) supported | 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11b, 802.11b+ | 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Manual WEP key entry | y | y | y |
| Automatic WEP key entry | y | n | y |
| Site survey tools included | y | y | y |
| VPN tunnelling | y | n | n |
| Removable antenna(s) | n | n | n |
| Product Name | Netcomm NP5400 | Netgear FWAG114 | Sparklan WX-1590 |
| Vendor | Netcomm | Netgear | Sparklan/Alfa Computers |
| Phone | 02 9424 2000 | 02 8448 2072 | 02 9313 3333 |
| Web | www.netcomm.com.au | www.netgear.com.au | www.alfa.com.au |
| RRP of access point (inc GST) | $328.90 | $799 | $159 |
| RRP of PCMCIA card (inc GST) | $149.60 | n/a | $67 |
| RRP of PCI card (inc GST) | $call | $159 | $77 |
| RRP of CF card (inc GST) | n/a | n/a | $87 |
| RRP of USB adaptor (inc GST) | $128.70 | n/a | $69 |
| Warranty | 1 year (3 years via online registration) | 3 years | 1 year |
| Wireless LAN Access Point | |||
| Dimensions (h x w x d in mm) | 60 x 100 x 135 | 28 x 190 x 130 | 103 x 145 x 35 |
| Wireless standard(s) supported | 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11b |
| Access point Ethernet speed | 10/100Mbps | 10/100Mbps | 10Mbps |
| Recommended maximum users | 60 | 96 | 30 |
| Outdoor range (with fitted antenna) | 400m | 457m | 300m |
| Can act as a wireless-to-wireless bridge | n | n | y |
| Removable antennas | y | n | y |
| Can act as a DHCP server | n | y | y |
| Can disable SSID broadcasting | y | y | n |
| WEP Support | y | y | y |
| Manual WEP key input | y | y | y |
| Automatic WEP key input | y | y | y |
| MAC address filtering | y | y | y |
| IP address authentication | n | n | y |
| Inbuilt firewall or packet filter | n | y | n |
| VPN tunneling | n | y | n |
| Inbuilt switch/hub | n | 4-port 10/100 switch | n |
| Inbuilt router | n | Cable/DSL | n |
| Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card | |||
| 802.11x standard(s) supported | 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11b, 802.11g | 802.11b |
| Manual WEP key entry | y | y | y |
| Automatic WEP key entry | y | y | y |
| Site survey tools included | y | y | y |
| VPN tunnelling | n | n | n |
| Removable antenna(s) | n | n | n |
The writer of these reviews was not aware that the word "however" is an adverb and not a conjunction. This word was used incorrectly in practically every review, e.g., "Excellent value when everything is considered, however purchasers must intend to use all its features to get good ROI."
An example from the net,
and I can recommend the cheap and useful Strunk & White "Elements of Style",
which is an updated version of the below.
William Strunk, Jr. (1869–1946). The Elements of Style. 1918.
V. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY MISUSED
http://www.bartleby.com/141/strunk3.html
"However. In the meaning nevertheless, not to come first in its sentence or clause.
wrong: The roads were almost impassable. However, we at last succeeded in reaching camp.
correct: The roads were almost impassable. At last, however, we succeeded in reaching camp.
When however comes first, it means in whatever way or to whatever extent.
However you advise him, he will probably do as he thinks best.
However discouraging the prospect, he never lost heart."