Netgear WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WGE101NA)
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows
Model: WGE101NA
Product features:
- Blanket coverage ? none of the dead spots that other 802.11 devices might have
- Detachable antenna ? gain better range and signal flexibility by positioning the antenna where you would like
- Multiple device recognition ? connect to a switch and attach many devices to your WGE101
- Compatible with Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Netgear WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WGE101NA)
Customer Review: Decent speeds in mixed mode
Summary: 5 Stars
I already own the WGT 624 that goes b/g/super-g, and my laptop was just b, but I bought for the future when I got a g-bridge (mainly for my xbox).With the router setup as b and g, I got throughput speeds of 2.5 megabytes a second from a different floor of the house from bridge to router, which is about 20Mbps.
I've always bought netgear products and I like the whole slick-silver design, and the ability to stack the units on top of each other. I already own the FS608 and could stack the bridge ontop of that.
My only problems with the router was how to add it to the access list. I figured out that you do NOT add the bridge's mac address, but instead any device that connects through the bridge to the router... so if you have 15 computers being bridged to the router, you have to add all 15 mac addresses to the router... that sounds like somewhat of a pain, but if you think about it, your network is that much more secure...
The reason I say that is, suppose you had a bridge connecting to an accesspoint to further spread signals within your network... well by having to add every mac address that goes through the bridge, you are individually authorizing everyone, instead of just allowing the bridge itself.
Anyways... I feel it's a good product and will continue to buy from netgear.
Description of Netgear WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WGE101NA)
Includes: Ethernet cable, power adapter, resource cd and more. Netgear WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge - This wireless bridge is designed to extend the range of your existing wireless network. Perfect for homes that have equipment in wireless dead spots. Simply attach this device to the Ethernet port of a game console or computer. Supports Windows 98, Me, 2000, & XP Unit Dimensions - 1.1 x 6.9 x 4.7 Unit Weight - 0.7 lbs.