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- Reviewed on: 01/31/2005
- Released on: 02/02/2005
The DWL-2210AP is a business-class access point with a more complex feature set than you'll find on standard consumer networking gear, which makes it both more expensive and more complicated to use. Because the DWL-2210AP is designed to work in a wide array of different network configurations, you can set it up in a number of ways. Setup can take as little as 15 minutes for a very simple scenario, but expect to spend substantially longer installing the unit into a complex network topology.
You configure the DWL-2210AP via the unit's browser-based configuration tool, which is well designed and gives you access to the device's various network and security settings. A CD that accompanies the unit bears a thorough electronic user manual that has detailed information on all of the DWL-2210AP's settings, plus a helpful glossary that explains arcane networking terminology in easy-to-understand language. Even if you're new to networking, the manual should suffice to walk you through most configurations.
A clustering feature built into D-Link's access point lets you manage multiple DWL-2210APs in unison. Clustering multiple access points can make larger networks easier to manage because this setup limits the number of devices you have to change individually and ensures that all of your settings are in sync.
The DWL-2210AP supports WEP and WPA encryption. The access point also comes with an integrated database that can store passwords for individual wireless users, eliminating the need for a separate RADIUS server. A VLAN, or virtual LAN, feature lets you create a separate wireless network for guests and isolate it from your business's network. A VLAN is a great feature for hotels or cafes that want to provide Internet access to customers as a value-added service.
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