Specifications
| Product Name | 3Com Wireless Lan AP 8000 | Bluesocket WG-1000 | Cranite Wireless Wall Software | D-Link AirPlus DI-614 | Netgear FVM-318 |
| Distributor | 3Com | Integrity Data Systems | Cranite Systems | D-Link | Netgear |
| Telephone | 1800 644 606 | 08 8351 1900 | +1 408 360 4900 | 02 8999 1800 | 02 8448 2072 |
| Web | ap.3com.com | www.integritydata.com.au | www.cranite.com | www.dlink.com.au | www.netgear.com.au |
| RRP (test configuration inc. GST) | $1045 | $14,315 | $5000 (25 users); $7500 (50 users) | $499 | $2179 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | â€" | 3 years | 5 years |
| Format | Proprietary casing | 1U 19in rack-mount chassis | Software | Proprietary casing | Proprietary casing |
| Dimensions (cm) | 14.5x20x3 | 44.5x35.6x4.4 | 23.5x16x3.5 | 25x18x3.5 | |
| Weight | 392 grams | 542 grams | 1.33kg | ||
| Wireless security features | 40-bit or 128-bit WEP, RADIUS Authentication, Dynamic Security Link (Dynamic Security Link according to the 3Com Web site works only when used in conjunction with 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK antenna; unfortunately we were not supplied with one of these cards for the review so we could not test that feature.) | Individual wireless client/user authentication using any of the following protocols: local user database, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), Microsoft Windows NT Domain or Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory. Supports Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) encryption (unlike WEP this uses end-to-end connections which are far more secure). Also supports the emerging Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). | Server/client software solution using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to encrypt wireless data. Authenticates users via Microsoft Windows NT domains, LDAP, Active Directory Service, and RADIUS. | 64-bit, 128-bit, or 256-bit WEP. | Integrated hardware 11Mb WLAN 56-bit Data Encryption Standard (DES) or 168-bit Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) Encryption. Also supports 256-bit AES encryption capability. |
| Other features | Power over Ethernet cableâ€"LAN 56-bit Data Encryption Standard (DES) or 168-bit Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) Encryption. Also supports 256-bit AES encryption capability. | Two 100Mb network interface ports and one 100Mb Failover port, front-mounted LCD display with status indicator and IP address. | Integrated 802.11b AP, 4-port 10/100 switch, WAN port for Internet routing with ADSL or cable modem. | 8-port 10/100 LAN switch, single WAN port for Internet Routing with ADSL or Cable Modem. Auto crossover on all 8 ports for up-linking to extra network hubs or switches. Inbuilt VPN WLAN AP. Excellent front visual LED information panel. | |
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