Description
Acting as a bridge between the wired Ethernet and the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN, this wireless LAN access point can let your wireless LAN client stations access both the wired and the wireless network nodes.
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let this access point acts as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools ... etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.
This access point has a built-in RADIUS server that can provide EAP-MD5/PEAP authentication. With friendly user interface, you can easily enter username/password of user accounts.
Except for the basic security control by using ESSID and 64/128 bit key length WEP encryption, this access point also supports the advanced security features, like MAC access control, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP, AES and hide ESSID. It provides a total solution for you to build up a secure wireless LAN network environment that can prevent from all kinds of hacker intrusion.
This access point provides a standard RP-SMA antenna connector that can let you apply all kinds of high gain antennas. This can help you to enlarge your wireless LAN coverage.
You can configure this access point through the friendly Web user interface with a browser.
Compatibility
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/Vista/7
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Edimax EW-7209APg - radio access point
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Enclosure Type
- External
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 18.7 cm x 10 cm x 3 cm
- Processor
- 1 x RTL8186
- RAM Installed ( Max )
- 16 MB
- Flash Memory Installed (Max)
- 2 MB Flash
- Ports Qty
- 5
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Network / Transport Protocol
- TCP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol
- HTTP
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz
- Features
- DHCP support, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support, firmware upgradable
Detail
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Width
- 18.7 cm
- Depth
- 10 cm
- Height
- 3 cm
Processor / Memory / Storage
- Processors Installed
- 1 x RTL8186
- RAM Installed ( Max )
- 16 MB SDRAM
- Flash Memory Installed (Max)
- 2 MB Flash
- Hard Drive
- None.
Networking
- Form Factor
- External
- Ports Qty
- 5
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate
- 54 Mbps
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Switching Protocol
- Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol
- TCP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol
- HTTP
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz
- Features
- DHCP support, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support, firmware upgradable
- Encryption Algorithm
- MD5, AES, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2
- Authentication Method
- Extended Service Set ID (ESSID)
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Aerial
- Antenna
- External detachable
- Antenna Qty
- 1
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- FCC Class B certified, C-Tick, ISO 9001
Power
- Power Device
- Power adapter - external
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 10 - 90%
Customer reviews
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Excellent little box
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 01/03/2010
I used one as an Access Point to add Wi-Fi to an existing network.
No problems at all.
All the security features I would expect are there as well.
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Excellent Access Point
Reviewed by Steve. Review Posted 12/12/2009
I am astonished at the price of this AP, very good value for money! Took less than 10 minutes to setup. You really can't go wrong, if you're looking for low cost wireless access at home.
The one thing I would say, is it requires a reboot after every configuration change, which is why it took a whole 10 minutes to setup. Not really a complaint!
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Excellent VFM WAP+Hub
Reviewed by TerryE. Review Posted 16/12/2008
I don't normally bother with writing up reviews, but the previous review is so inaccurate that it's nonsense. This does 'what it says on the tin', and it does so for incredible value. I'd downloaded the PDF of the manual before buying it. It's pretty much typical and setting this up was a doddle if you are used to configuring WAPs.
The only slight wrinkle is that it won't pick up its address through DHCP, so you need to statically allocate one, which means that you need to temporarily put cable connected PC into 192.168.2.0/8 to connect and change its IP addr.
As I said excellent VFM.
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configuration issues
Reviewed by Beebee. Review Posted 16/01/2009
With a bit of patience this is OK to set up. First thing I did was update the firmware because there were fixes for WEP in it, I have a Wii and DS's in the house so unfortunateley WEP is a must. I bought this to connect the xbox360 (station - adhoc mode), its OK, downside is you cannot unplug the device once you have set it up as currently the firmware 'forgets' which wireless network and security protocol to use so I can see that in the future it is going to be a bit of a pain, Just hope they sort the firmware....all in all though its ok for the money.
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Difficult to use
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 07/08/2008
It's taken me three evenings to get it configured how I need it, but it does now seem to be working.
The manual just has screenshots of many of the pages with no explanation at all - completely pointless as you can see the screens through the UI! Also changing one setting can make it 'forget' other settings which all adds to the confusion.
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Complete trash
Reviewed by Matt Charman. Review Posted 06/09/2010
It did not work as a repeater unless the wireless network is unsecured. I do not run unsecured networks.
It can't be used to place wired computers onto an existing wireless network.
It also broke after less than 2 minutes use.
Save yourself a load of hassle - buy something else.
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