| SMC EZ Connect - Wireless access point - EN, Fast EN, 802.11a |
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Model: SMC2755W
Brand: SMC Networks
Manufacturer: SMC
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Total Reviews: 3
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a
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| Description: |
| The SMC EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless Access Point (SMC2755W) is based on the new IEEE 802.11a wireless standard and provides the perfect wireless connectivity for both home and business users. Using an enhanced "turbo mode" feature, this new Wireless Access Point can transfer data at speeds up to 72Mbps, which is 7-times faster than 802.11b-based devices, and can also support a maximum operating range up to 1, 650 feet. By using a built-in Web-based interface, you can configure and manage the new SMC EZ Connect 802.11a Access Point to successfully integrate a high-speed wireless connection into your existing wired network.The SMC EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless Access Point (SMC2755W) supports up to 64 simultaneous wireless network connections and is fast enough to replace a wired connection. To provide network security, this new 802.11a Access Point supports encryption using both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, and provides an extra security feature with 152-bit WEP. Designed to operate in the 5GHz frequency spectrum, this Access Point can communicate without interference from other devices, such as 802.11b devices, Bluetooth products, and cordless phones, which communicate in the crowded 2.4GHz range. The SMC EZ Connect Wireless Access Point provides connections at such an amazing speed that it can handle such applications as streaming video, voice communication, and other bandwidth-intensive programs. Combine these features with simple Plug-and-Play support and Web-based management and you have the perfect solution for any of your wireless network needs. |
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| User Reviews (3 total): |
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Excellent Value!, October 31, 2003
By navig8rs (Alexandria, VA USA)
Wireless networking is the coolest thing ever! After minimum configuration of the WAP I was sitting at my dining room table, wirelessly connected to the Internet with my laptop. I installed the WAP configuration utility on the desktop in my basement (running WindowsXP Pro), and got the same error as one of the other reviewers: this software only supported on NT, blah, blah, blah. But yet the utility actually did install, and worked perfectly, so I don't know what his problem was. Besides which, all configuration is done through a web browser anyway, and they give you the default IP in the manual.If it weren't for the glitch in the software install I would have given this product five stars. Regardless though, this is still the best value for the money of any 802.11a access point on the market today.
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Doesn't work on XP, September 1, 2003
By trigger_books (The best part of California)
The packaging, the manual, etc. all claim that this device is compatible with WIN XP. However, the configurator utility always stops during its install and says "This software will only run under Windows NT 4.0 and its derivatives", and then the install quits. Without the configurator installed, it's impossible to configure the device. I don't have an NT machine. Anyway, I thought XP was derived from NT... A call to SMC informed me that technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - but the next voice told me they could not take my call just then, and their system hung up. That has happened three times. There's no download at the SMC site for an updated configuration program -- unless it's very well hidden, and not on the page with the other downloads for this device, like a user's manual -- which I read in case it differed from the hardcopy that came with the access point itself, and it was the same. I'm off to write SMC to inquire as to what exactly the deal is here. Somehow, I don't feel all that hopeful.
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Very Fast, and Usually Reliable, July 21, 2002
By John Harman (Chagrin Falls, OH USA)
In our office, we have a network with this access point and four of the associated wireless cardbus adapters (SMC SMC2735W EZ Connect 802.11a). It is very fast and works great for most applications including accessing data and file server with no speed issues. Occasionally the most remote users loose their connection to the access point and that can be frustrating, but they are over 60 feet away and separated by three interior walls.
Is the extra speed necessary for internet access - no, but for heavier file and data sharing applications, it helps. The rated speed is 72 MBPS, but it does degrade over distance, through barriers, and during other random times.
We are happy with this network solution - it was easy to install and configure, and saved us the cost of installing a wired network in someone else's building.
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