Worry-free wireless

26 May 2003 04:30 PM

Tags: wireless, access, 802.11, wi-fi, wlan, ap, wep, 3com



D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ The D-Link DI-614+ is fundamentally an all-in-one WAN/Internet Router, 22Mbps wireless access point, and 4-port 10/100Mb LAN switch. The wireless security features of this unit are basically negligible and could be compared to most other wireless APs currently in the market. This article is about wireless security and wireless security gateways and the D-Link only supports WEP, which as previously mentioned is no longer very secure to a determined hacker.

Would require additional security measures for complete confidence.
From the three vendors that submitted products with integrated APs, the D-Link was the only one to offer up to 22Mbps speeds.

Installing the D-Link was very easy as were all the integrated products that we received. All ports were clearly marked on the unit therefore it was just a matter of plugging in the applicable cables. The D-Link configuration process is handled via a Web browser and going to the default IP address and reconfiguring it to suit your organisation.

Worry-free wireless
Introduction
1. 3Com Wireless Lan AP 8000
2. Bluesocket WG-1000
3. Cranite Software Suite
4. D-Link AirPlus DI-614+
5. Netgear FVM 318
Specifications
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Issues to consider: Built in 22Mbps Wireless Access Point limits the customer to future possible upgrades, ie speed or distance. Should a client wish to change to 55Mb WLAN, they would need to replace the whole unit. Due to the inbuilt wireless AP should you need to install the unit on a wall or ceiling to get better wireless coverage then you will need to run network, power, and your broadband modem cables all the way up to the AP or purchase and run separate external antennas and connection cables. Also for a totally integrated solution (LAN, WAN, WLAN etc) there was not enough visual LED information on the front of the unit.

Type of client this unit would suit: This unit would best suit the home user or small office home office (SOHO), due to the limits of the integrated hub, WAN router, and built-in wireless access point.

Product: D-Link AirPlus DI-614+
Price: AU$499
Vendor: D-Link
Phone: (02) 8999 1800
Web: www.dlink.com.au

Interoperability:
Integrated WLAN AP, does not allow for individual hardware component additions or expansion.

Futureproofing:
Not much room for future changes, particularly faster wireless protocols or security developments.

ROI:
Would require additional security measures for complete confidence.

Service: ½
3-year warranty.

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