| SMC SMC2652W EZ CONNECT 11 MBPS Wireless Access Point |
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Model: SMC2652W
Brand: SMC Networks
Manufacturer: SMC
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 1
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet
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| Features: |
11 Mbps wireless LAN
Up to 1,500-foot operating range
2.4 GHz frequency band
Easy plug-and-play configuration
Limited lifetime warranty |
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| Description: |
| The wireless LAN solution is the easiest alternative to a traditional wired network. The SMC2652W connects your desktop PC instantly with an existing Ethernet installation to support mobile users, temporary work sites, and other applications ranging from the classroom to the boardroom. Wireless technology provides the maximum user mobility, simple and flexible installation options, a reduced cost of ownership (no cabling costs or maintenance) and excellent scalability in supporting additional PCs. True 11 Mbps wireless is ideal for use with cable modems, DSL or SOHO applications. In the typical wireless configuration an Access Point (transceiver) connects to a wired network location via standard cabling. The Access Point supports up to 128 users located several hundred feet apart, with a maximum of 1, 500 feet. |
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| User Reviews (1 total): |
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Good for experts, December 4, 2001
By unknown
I own one of these that I got brand new one year ago, when this technology was not very extended yet.
Of course, don't expect to get as much distance as you can read in the manual. That's simply incorrect. What's more, don't expect that with ANY other access point/wireless router from any other vendor. 802.11b won't work at home if there are too many walls between the two points. For indoor use, the only unit I've seen getting slightly more than the others was the classic Apple Airport. However, line of sight is needed most of the time.
To give you some reference, in a common building you should get link enough to have 100% of your cable or DSL Internet connection at a max. of 75-100 ft. If you move from one floor to another, this distance will drop considerably.
Reason why I said it was good for experts is that I "modded" mine and put a high-gain antenna on it (it's ideal for this purpose because of its simple design). So, this same unit which technically it is just a simple bridge-router eth-to-802.11b, can be converted to a router access point. Mine currently connects two networks a mile and a half away (with a 14dBi Lucent Yagi antenna), with full 11Mbps.
With no modification, it will cover aprox. 600 ft. in outdoors.
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