Replaced a LinkSys 802.11a+b access point I upgraded from a LinkSys 802.11a+g PCI card in my daughter's computer to a DLink 802.11a+g card. At that time, I had a LinkSys 802.11a+b access point. The signal strenght jumped from very low to good. I believe this is due to the antenna design of the DLink PCI card. It is separate from the circuit card and connects with a 6' cable. This allows placement of the antenna on top of a computer desk hutch instead of on the back of the computer which may be on the floor.
I thought tha...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by Scott Bartley "Mad Max" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 6.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | Scott Bartley "Mad Max" | | Review Date: | 08/25/2004 | | User Location: | Novi, MI USA | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
80% (12 of 15) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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DWL-7100 AP as an AP Client is terrible I'm not sure how the 7100 is supposed to work as a repeater but as an AP Client linked with the DI-784 it simply won't stay connected. I'm running the latest firmware on both devices,DWL-7100ap is running v2.00 and teh DI-784 is running v2.38. I've tried multiple configs for the encryption, different radio channels while the 2 devices are only sitting 2ft apart and it still won't keep a connection.
Tech support isn't helpful either, long hold times and operators that don't actually li...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by RoBoTg can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | RoBoTg | | Review Date: | 12/17/2005 | | User Location: | Santa Clarita, CA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
70% (7 of 10) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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bad firmware worse technical support The product shipped with defective firmware which causes it to reboot every few minutes. Drives you crazy when you are browsing because your browser will lock up. Dlink has a firmware fix you can find on their website, but when you download it you will not know how to install it in the WAP. Even worse, when you visit their website AGAIN and search for the instructions, they are wrong! The instructions tell you you MUST use a crossover cable [purchase it without reimbusement]
When you call t...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/02/2004 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
60% (14 of 23) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Reliable, has many features, and is a solid performer It had the latest firmware and wireless protocols installed, and the web-based configuration interface has well organized pages of setup options. The Help pages are actually helpful. As with any networking device it is good to be a little familiar with TCP/IP so you can handle minor annoyances like giving your computer a temporary static IP address in the same subnet range as the DWL-7100AP so you can communicate with it during configuration (This is explained in the manual). Afterwards, I was ...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/08/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (6 of 6) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent Dual-band Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Excellent reception. Doesn't have a problem hooking up to anything NOT D-Link. Have this bridging off a DI-707P. Shoots A links to 2 desktops perfectly (they're running D-Link Tri-mode cards), G to a laptop running a Dell TrueMobile Tri-Mode card & a Pocket PC running a Sandisk network SD card (B mode). Sweet. Installation instructions are straight forward & D-Link's ...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by Dungeoner can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Dungeoner | | Review Date: | 12/28/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  | | |
100% (5 of 5) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent Range Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I bought this item for a small business client that wanted to run majority of desktops wirelessly. Although I expressed my concerns with the reliability and intermittent disconnections inherent with wireless solutions client still wanted wireless solution. I researched extensively and decided to go with this dlink AP. I am totally amazed at the performance ...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by JC can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | JC | | Review Date: | 04/07/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (4 of 4) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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good performance I use two of these on the 11a band as bridges between two wired networks. They are 30 feet apart and can see each other down a hallway with obstructions that nearly block the line of sight from both sides. I have both set on quarter power. The status indicates no errors on either direction.
The manual that came with the equipment leaves a lot to be desired. For instance, it did not say that WAP-PSK TKIP mode is not available for bridges, just access points.
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by it can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | it | | Review Date: | 01/22/2006 | | User Location: | Sunnyvale, CA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great dual band AP Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: very good range in 2 story home. I own two and both are excellent and easily managed with the Dlink software. Client modes and bridge modes are useful when getting creating with wireless networking. Nearly all my network is now Dlink and I have not one complaint.
Cons: non-detachable antennas, so not replaceable or upgradeable. Although not r...
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by bacole can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | bacole | | Review Date: | 12/03/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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A disaster This is probably the most awful wireless device I've bought to date. Not only does it reboot itself every few hours, but it drops packets at a horrific rate. Looking at the stats, it says it only has a 20% transmission success rate... my wireless devices are in the same room! The only positive is when it is working, it streams media without so much a hiccup.
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by A. W. Lee "Recursive Requiem" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 4.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | A. W. Lee "Recursive Requiem" | | Review Date: | 04/10/2006 | | User Location: | East Lansing, MI | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
20% (1 of 5) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent Range Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Excellent range, low interference.. Exceeded expectations... highly recommend for first wireless purchase
Cons: none so far
[D-Link DWL-7100AP Tri-Mode Dual 802.11a/b/g 2.4/5GHz Wireless 108Mbps Access Point review by Rich can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Rich | | Review Date: | 02/07/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful |