Customer Reviews
DWL-G800AP 
2007-12-28
I got this repeater/AP 2 days ago, and I got lucky because I made it works within less than 30 minutes. I could be because I am in the IT field for more than 5 years. :)
Anyway, the configuration is really straight forward. All you need to do it login to the access web page with the default 192.168.0.30 and pick the wireless access point that you want it to boost the signal. The important step that I would say many people forget to do, is to change the repeater(DWL-G800AP)IP address to talk to your network. For example, if your network is configured with 192.168.1.1, then your repeater must be set to 192.168.1.XXX in this range. In order for it to talk to your network, they both must be in the same network class. I hope this helps a little bit.
D-Link DWL_G800AP Range Extender 
2006-07-08
The product never worked, even after three calls to tech help. Tech help even changed my computer settings and it took me a while to reconfigure it. I returned the product, and advise anyone not to purchase it.
does not work, even with other D-link products... 2006-02-25
would not work with 624 D-link, even after several phone conversations and hours on the line with dlink technicians. the techs couldn't offer any solution beyond what was written in the instructions and worse, they clearly did not care whether it worked or not -- they could not wait to just tell me to ship it back to amazon where I bought it from so they could get off the phone... it was disgusting.
Not worth it 2006-02-23
I did not have the set up issues the other reviewers mentioned. In fact, I followed the instructions of one reviewer and my set up was smooth and simple. Problem was the PC I was trying to obtain better high speed access on did not pick up the extender any better than the DI-624 router.
How to get the G810 firmware loaded 
2006-02-14
I too bought this device hoping to configure it as a bridge, but with the firmware loaded it wouldnt work. After hearing the G810 firmware worked, I tried it out but got a checksum error, but it is possible. You must first load the earliest G800 firmware, reboot, and then load the G810 firmware. Now everything works great.
Once you get it to work, it does the job! 2006-01-22
D-LINK DWL-G800AP -- The latest addition to the innovative D-LINK AirPlus Xtreme G family greatly increases the transmission range of your wireless network. Using the 802.11g, standard, the DWL-G800AP offers data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps. Dimensions - 1H x 4.5W x 5.5L Weight - 0.44 pounds 3 year warranty * Only Repeats the Wireless Signal of - DI-624 Wireless Router (Firmware 2.37 (Rev.C) or newer), DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point (Firmware 1.56 (Rev.A), 2.06 (Rev.B) or newer), & DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender
Extends, but doesn't pick up IP numbers! 2006-01-20
When it works it does extend the range. However, every time you turn off a wirelessly connected PC and turn it on again, the PC is not assigned an IP number. Unplug this extender, and the PC is assigned an IP number by the router without any problem. A brief power blackout will cut IP numbers to your wirelessly-connected PCs. I purchased this particular D-link range extender because I wanted to ensure that it works well with my DI-624 router. I wasted my money buying this device. It's useless, and it's too light to even serve as a door stop...
MAJOR PAIN TO SETUP.. BUT WORKS WELL.. 2005-10-20
As a network engineer, we've setup lots of wireless networks and never has one been so difficult to setup as these DWL-G800AP's and it's partner, the DI-624 rev C.
Their setup manual and live tech support are a joke.
First, make sure you have all correct firmware:
DI-624: Rev2.37 and DWL-G800AP Rev 1.05
(These are the config we used and finally worked)
In the DI-624, Changed the channel to 1, disabled the super G. In the G800AP, run the site survey, and select accordingly, than manually add the GW (default 192.168.0.1). Wallah.. works. I've read that the WEP and security does not work but it doesn't matter since this project is for a hotel.
NOTE: Some changes works immediately where others takes a minute to propagate through the network. If your change does not work after a minute, re-apply that change and try again.
Final word.. don't buy this device if you expect an easy setup.
Tran
Tampa, FL
baotran@baysidetechnology.com
Works for My Need 
2005-07-24
For those of you who wonders whether this can extender your neighbor's unencrypted network signal, i can tell you the answer is Yes. Just hook up the extender, login to the configuration site(embeded on the device), change it to repeater mode, then choose the network ID that you want to pick up and rebroadcast. It's as simple as that.
Good wireless repeater with caveats... 2005-07-04
The D-Link DWL-G800 works fine as a repeater once you get it figured out, it's the pathetic and inadequate D-Link documentation that's really the sticking point.
This product is advertised as being compatible with the DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G wireless router/AP and indeed it is... EXCEPT that you cannot run the DI-624 in Xtreme G mode with the repeater, unless you enjoy dropped signal and having to hard-reset the repeater every five minutes.
Here's the quick and dirty if you are using this repeater with the DI-624:
1. Log onto the DI-624, go into the Advanced Options and enable the "Long Preamble", then disable the Xtreme G options. Allow the router/AP to reboot.
2. The DWL-G800 is then considerably more stable and can be configured with WEP or WPA.
3. An aside, if you are using XP with either service pack, know that Microsoft in their infinite wisdom have now included something called "Wireless Zero Config" which, so far as I know, can't be disabled or turned off, unless you're using some sort of third party configuration utility. Briefly, this means that you shouldn't disable the SSID broadcast on either AP if using this Wireless Zero config. In fact, Microsoft advises against it since the Zero config doesn't allow you to statically enter your SSID.
Open question to D-Link: why even purchase the DI-624 in connection with the DWL-G800 if you can't use the Xtreme G with it?
