Reviews of the Actiontec 54Mbps wireless access point
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent performance; WPA support.
The Bad: Encryption uses hex keys only; printed setup guide lacks thoroughness; phone-support techs gave bad advice.
The Bottom Line: This access point's speed is nice, but its competition offers greater configurability and easier setup--and Actiontec's support quality is dicey.
Manufacturer: ActionTec Electronics
Part number: HWS0549001
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices LED panel
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Digital video input format None
- Data transfer rate 72 Mbps
- Line coding format BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet
- Remote management protocol HTTP, SNMP
- Bandwidth 5 GHz
- Max Range Indoors 400 ft
- Status indicators Power, Port status, Link activity
- Features 40-bit WEP, 128-bit encryption
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a
Processor / Memory Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Antenna
- Antenna External
- Antenna Quantity 2
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards CE
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 °F
- Max operating temperature 149 °F
- Operating humidity range 0 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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