| D-Link DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender, 802.11g, 54Mbps |
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Model: DWL-G800AP
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 28
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Up to 54Mbps
2 Operation modes: Access Point & Repeater
802.11b compatible when used as an Access Point
Security Features include WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption |
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| Description: |
| D-LINK DWL-G800AP -- The latest addition to the innovative D-LINK AirPlus Xtreme G family greatly increases the transmission range of your wireless network. Using the 802.11g, standard, the DWL-G800AP offers data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps. Dimensions - 1H x 4.5W x 5.5L Weight - 0.44 pounds 3 year warranty * Only Repeats the Wireless Signal of - DI-624 Wireless Router (Firmware 2.37 (Rev.C) or newer), DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point (Firmware 1.56 (Rev.A), 2.06 (Rev.B) or newer), & DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender |
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| User Reviews (28 total): |
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A Wireless Repeater for the DI-624 Wireless Router Only, May 26, 2004
By Dave H. (USA)
After purchasing a DI-624 and having that one raouter cover so much ground (air?) with a wireless signal I wanted to cover the rest of my expansive house with wireless internet coverage. This little box is just what I needed. First you plug this box into one of the router's open LAN ports, then access it via web browser and configure it (about 2 mins) to work with your wireless network.This box will see the DI-624 and you just need to set it in wireless repeater mode. Then go put the little box at about the edge of where you get no more signal from the DI-624. I used my laptop for this. If the 624 reached out say 100 feet from it's base with wireless signal I set this little repeater at about the 75 foot mark to make sure it got a strong enough signal yet still add adequate coverage for the rest of my home. It's simple enough and it works reliably. After setting up as a repeater you don't need to worry about it anymore.
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A Good Wireless Repeater, May 26, 2004
By My Salsa (San Diego)
The DWL-800AP+ isn't officially supported by D-Link for repeating other brands of wireless access points. It's best to use this with D-Link APs only. I've heard of some working, but it's pretty random. I use the DWL-G800AP as a wireless repeater repeating the signal of my DI-624 (wireless router). This repeats the 54Mbps 802.11g speeds and I find it very easy to use.
You don't need this repeater to be plugged into the network via wired connection for it to work, but you will need to when you are configuring it to work with your WLAN. Basically you plug it in, configure it, and unplug and set it in the optimum place for best repeating of the signal.
I hide mine behind a picture frame on the mantle and it works great and isn't seen.
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Excellent, but..., May 11, 2004
By ravi_man
I have a D-Link DI-624. I just have to plug the Range Extender and then I have a better signal. Thats it. It works for me. The problem is that apparently this device only works with this kind of router.
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Don't Buy This, You will regret it!, April 30, 2004
By ramoo (California)
I had the worst time working with my D-Link wireless router. After talking on the phone with several different customer service representatives, I was told that I should purchase this 800AP to extend my wireless range. I went ahead and bought it. After hours trying to get this thing to work, I called the customer service number, and got some help. After working with them on the phone for a couple more hours, I was then told I did not need the range extender. I was very furious because I kept getting different answers.If you are thinking of improving your wireless router, just upgrade to Wireless G, from a different vendor! If you really want this range extender, let me know, Ill send you mine!
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This Product Should Never Have Been Released to the Public, April 24, 2004
By Saltbox (Sag Harbor, NY USA)
Avoid this product at all costs. It does not work as a repeater, and, apparently, has never worked. Proof of this is readily available, just search with Google on "DWL-800AP problem" (without the quotes). It would appear that this item was never tested by D-Link before it was released. It seems to have multiple problems, and to date, D-Link has only released one firmware upgrade which fixed one problem, but not the others. I am waiting for D-Link tech support to get back to me, but based on the reported experiences of others that I have read online, I am not hopeful that they will be able to make this work. I wish I had checked the tech support forums before I bought this. Buy this thing at your own risk -- better yet, take my advice and don't buy it.
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Just go with a different company!!, April 16, 2004
By ramoo (California)
I had the worst time working with my D-Link wireless router. After talking on the phone with several different customer service representatives, I was told that I should purchase this 800AP to extend my wireless range. I went ahead and bought it. After hours trying to get this thing to work, I called the customer service number, and got some help. After working with them on the phone for a couple more hours, I was then told I did not need the range extender. I was very furious because I kept getting different answers.If you are thinking of improving your wireless router, just upgrade to Wireless G, from a different vendor! If you really want this range extender, let me know, Ill send you mine!
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