Running the WNAP210 in client mode is used to extend the LAN resources to clients that do not have wireless connectivity. For example, the AP can run in several modes: as a wireless point-to-point bridge (or to a multipoint bridge), as a repeater or as a client.
However, there are advanced features as well, should your network need it. This AP runs just fine without a user tweaking all of the available settings.
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For first-time setup, the default IP, username and password are all printed on the bottom of the router, making it easy to connect to it with a computer configured with the same networking information and then configure it to your network. Once the AP has an IP address, simply use the browser-based Web console to manage it. Of course, you can assign a static address as well (which, in a business environment, is best practice for management). I connected it to a switch on my network and left it on DHCP to get an address from my wireless router. The Netgear access point is simple to deploy. The port also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). It's got one Gigabit Ethernet port that supports Auto Uplink (Auto MDIX), which allows the AP to sense that it is connected to a router, switch or hub-meaning there is no need for an Ethernet crossover cable. The small, lightweight WNAP210 would fit neatly into any corner and would also be easy to suspend from a ceiling. An AP can also help offload utilization on a wireless router. APs can also serve as bridges, linking networks as well as signal repeaters. Why use an AP? Access points provide an easy way to allow wireless client to access a network, without requiring any additional network configuring or wiring-they are used to extend coverage of a network. And, since the majority of small business networks are still operating at 802.11g, the single-band WNAP210 is sufficient. Still, as a bridge or a repeater for use in a relatively small area-the pricing makes the WNAP210 a decent pick for small businesses. While testing, the signal dropped completely for me a couple of times and this while testing with a laptop that had Netgear's latest USB wireless adapter installed, the WNDA3100.
It also didn't do too well maintaining throughput at longer distances. The AP, which lists for $170, gave me just average throughput in testing. The WNAP210 is a single-band 802.11n access point that is backwards compatible with 802.11g. Netgear's ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point (WNAP210) is specifically designed to meet the needs of small business.
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