Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point
Digital camera Review: Bugs in firmware
Summary: 1 Stars
The minor problem is that the user manual claims the user ID is "admin". Well, it is not. Frustration and wasted time will occur until you somehow find out that the user ID should be left blank to log in.
The major problem is that the unit only works for twelve to 36 hours before it has be rebooted. After twelve to 36 hours it looses the connection to the wireless network. Once you unplug and plug back the power cord, it will work fine for another twelve to 36 hours. I am used to rebooting Windows every time it hangs, but I don't accept having a Wireless Access Point that hangs (I am not sure how Microsoft was able to convince me it is OK for an OS to hang). This box is going back. I already bought a Buffalo that works fine.
Digital camera Review: Buy anything but this...
Summary: 1 Stars
The WAP54G has been nothing but frustrating...which is compounded by the utter futility of trying to get tech support out of Linksys.
Here's the big warning: these access points are evidently subject to a (albeit infrequent) problem: they randomly reset SSID and security. This does, of course, tend to render them entirely useless in most situations. It's possible that there's some way to fix this, but while I found reference to the problem via Y! Search, I couldn't find anything on Linksys' useless support site...and didn't find any solutions on the Web, either.
I plan to try to send it back to get my $70 back...but I don't imagine I'll get the hours of frustration or lack of productivity back. Please give me the satisfaction of knowing that I helped save you from the frustration though: don't buy this and rate my review helpful to let me know I helped!
Digital camera Review: Buy the AirPort Extreme instead
Summary: 2 Stars
Connecting a single 802.11b client drops the entire network to 802.11b speed, according to CNet's review of the item (which another person here mentioned). That's disappointing, to say the least. Most people buying 802.11g probably have some 802.11b equipment already. So without the ability to support mixed networks well, this is just an overpriced 802.11b access point.In contrast, an AirPort Extreme base station will continue to give 802.11g cards faster connections than 802.11b ones, according to Apple's knowledgebase document 107372. This difference is more than enough to justify the AirPort Extreme base station's higher price.
Digital camera Review: CAVEAT******CAN'T USE WITH AOL DSL
Summary: 1 Stars
Let the buyer beware. The 802.11g is incompatible with AOL DSL. There is no disclaimer on the box alluding to this fact. Considering AOL is the largest ISP in the WORLD, you would think we would be told this little tidbit. I love my 802.11b by Linksys, i just wanted a faster speed. I think the support at Linksys is awesome. They are always very nice, even when I am screaming!!!Digital camera Review: Call tech support to install!
Summary: 4 Stars
I consider myself fairly savy with regard to computers, but trying to set this baby up on my own was killer...I recomend calling tech support(not online chat)to get this product installed...Ive had it up and running now for only about a week, but I havent had any problems at all and it works as well, if not better, than I anticipated!...