D Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless 22MBPS Access Point

by D-Link

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068UYB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ can be configured to perform in any one of four modes--as a wireless access point, as a point-to-point bridge with another access point, as a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge, or as a wireless client. It also includes an embedded DHCP server that, once enabled, will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients. It also eliminates the need for a separate DHCP server on the network. This unique feature is ideal for quickly creating a wireless local area network in offices or other workplaces, or a temporary network at trade shows or other events.

The DWL-900AP+ also features 256-bit WEP encryption for a higher level of security for your data and wireless communications.

The DWL-900AP+ is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, making it interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices. But unlike standard 802.11b access points, its data transfer rate can be up to 20 percent faster. When your wireless network is comprised of other D-Link AirPlus products, such as the DWL-520+ wireless PCI adapter, the DWL-650+ wireless CardBus adapter, and the DI-614+ wireless router--transfer rates can be as high as 22 Mbps.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Repeater Function Works Just Fine, November 25, 2002

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thumbtacks - See all my reviews

This review is from: D Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless 22MBPS Access Point (Personal Computers)

I bought another one of these to repeat my existing 900AP+'s signal to extend the range of my wireless network. It works great since I set it all up 2 weeks ago. I am not able to go all the way out to my backyard by the pool and still have Internet access on my laptop. This is very convenient when swimming or just laying and you get the urge to look something up on the Internet, but usually you don't because the PC is so far away. Not anymore. I am now able to bring my laptop out with me and maybe watch a DVD outside while I BBQ or just drink with my friends.

The repeater function looks like it only repeats other D-Link products. It also brings the speeds down to 11Mbps when you are connected to the network via the repeater. If you can get a signal with the main AP, then you are able to maintain your 22Mbps speeds.

Everything else about this AP has worked great for me as well and I'd highly recommend it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Installation a little confusing, until I read the Manual, September 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: D Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless 22MBPS Access Point (Personal Computers)

I have to admit I got a little flustered when I saw all the settings that can be changed and manipulated. Fortunately I was able to figure out a basic rule (by reading the manual and common sense) that since everything works "out of the box" (default settings will ensure connection) if I modified any settings on this access point I would need to modify them on my wireless network card also (where applicable).
I know this might seem like a novice thing to think of, but after I realized this it was all smooth sailing from then on.

I hope this is helpful to anyone who is having trouble or has any worries about buying something of this nature. As a general rule I'd say just read the manual and you should be fine. Make it work with default settings, then mess around with everything else.

As far as performance goes I get a solid link quality in every room in my house (2 stories). I like the security features, because I don't want my neighbors hording in on my Internet connection.

Recommended to all those who think they can and even those who don't.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great as Point-to-Point Bridge, March 12, 2003

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Marc W - See all my reviews

This review is from: D Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless 22MBPS Access Point (Personal Computers)

I bought one of these and so did my neighbor and we set them up in our attics facing each other's homes and now we have one big network to where we can share files, printers, play games and everything. We both have 3 PCs so that when we invite some friends over we can have up to 6 people playing Quake, CS, BF1942, or whatever on our little LAN. His house is directly across the street and we can get everyone playing below a 15 ping at high traffic times. We haven't done any formal testing, but so far everything we throw at it these little boxes can handle.

I haven't tried the other modes, but I can verify that the point-to-point bridging works like a charm.
And yes we did notice a speed difference when upgrading the firmware to the latest 4x speeds.