NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point
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Manufacturer: Netgear
Model: WPN802NA
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Netgear
Label: Netgear
Modem: None
Features for NETGEAR WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point:
- Access point offers an easy way to set up a wireless network with enhanced range and speed thanks to MIMO technology
- Delivers up to 108 Mbps of wireless throughput with enhanced range
- Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security
- Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
- Device measures 8.8 x 1.2 x 6.0 inches (WxHxD)
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Customer Reviews
Range inferior and setup harder than Linksys 
2008-01-05
I had a Linksys SRX but wanted a second access point to complete coverage in house. The linksys was an older model and one complaint was that it would randomly power off i think mostly after power outages. I put this netgear product in the same location and got half the bars on each of the multiple laptops that i use in the same location i used the linksys. I changed the position of the access point every which way possible. The linkys has better range by far. Also the setup requires that you plug it into a computer and change IP settings and then after its set up any setting changes will require that you take it off your router, change ip settings etc etc. not impossible but far less easy than the linksys set up and a much bigger pain managing it after installation.
Works well but confusing to set up 
2007-10-28
As others have mentioned, the signal strength from this wireless access point (WAP) is pretty good, and there does seem to be improved coverage compared to my older Netgear wireless router (I moved to a new house that was prewired for data, so I have a wired router in my basement and needed the wireless access point so I could walk around with my notebook computer and connect to the internet). My main criticism of this product is the confusing setup and inadequate instructions. Let me explain (hopefully I can save someone else the pain I went through)...
To set up this wireless access point, you connect this router via an ethernet cable to a computer (notebook or desktop, Mac or PC -- it doesn't matter). You manually set your computer to a static IP address (the manual gives you the specific IP address). Then, you turn on the WAP and connect to it using a web browser via the default IP address for the WAP (192.168.0.231). So far, so good. Then you configure the basic settings, and this is where the manual is inadequate. Many people will use this WAP as I have -- a DSL or cable internet connection and a wired router. In the basic settings, you will have to set the WAP IP address using DHCP. After applying the settings, you can't connect to the WAP using the default IP address of 192.168.0.231 anymore because a different IP address was assigned via DHCP. (You will get a screen saying that the connection timed out.) So, how did you connect back to the WAP?
I unplugged the ethernet cable from the WAP to the computer and instead connected the WAP to my wired router. Then I accessed my wired router and looked for a list of connected devices. The WAP was on that list along with the IP address now assigned to the WAP. I connected to the WAP wirelessly, typed in the new IP address for the WAP, and now I could access the rest of the settings (such as wireless security settings). What a hassle!! It really would have been nice if Netgear had better documentation for this process. I would have saved me quite a bit of frustration.
Anyway, once set up, the WAP works great. But, getting it set up took some doing.
Netgear 
2007-10-03
The product arrived quickly, in great condition and installed flawlessly and has been running very well. All wireless connections never drop and never fail. Each computer has a different wireless card and that just doesn't seem to phase the RangeMax. Best purchase I could have made.
This is the one... 2007-07-25
Yep, this is the one to buy. But don't try the fully wireless "Repeater" mode...their manual says nothing about how to configure it...and their tech support suggestions sounded like they were making it up.
Netgear WPN802 RangeMax Wireless Access Point 2007-07-09
NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Access Point WPN802 - Wireless access point - 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G
Extremely fast setup, extremely easy to operate. Took it out of the box, hooked everything up, and went to surfing immediately. Couldn't have asked for anything easier or better. Thanks for a great product.
Netgear WPN802 
2008-07-06
The Netgear WPN802 access point performed well once installed. I'm a novice at the networking stuff and had a bit of trouble accessing the 802 once it was deployed because of dynamic IP address. However, once I learned how to access my router I found the allocated IP address of the 802 and I was able to adjust its settings. This issue could have been covered in the really skimpy User docs.
Powerful transmitter! 2008-06-13
This product is meant to be used with a router, it plugs into a router. It is basically a long range antenna, and is a real flame thrower. It can be used with your existing wireless router to vastly extend it's range, or to make a non wireless router a wireless router. Do NOT expect to plug a dsl or cable modem into this device and have it work as a router. You MUST have a router. With this device, you can give your whole residential neighborhood wi-fi access if you mount it high enough.
Wireless access point at its best. 2008-04-06
This product is great. No antennas and I still get great signal strength. Its compact and perfect. Don't mind the price either.
Net Gear 2008-01-18
Purchased this Access point to go with my router. Everyone said you could pick up the weak signal and extend your network. I could not get it to work, nor could my garu son. I still have a NetGear Router and like net gear products. This one just didn't do what I wanted it to do. Extend my network on the same frequency so the print server would work also.
Good router 2008-01-07
This works as advertised, I just wish it was a little easier to just add an access point to an existing network to provide a larger area of coverage. I was able to get it setup in this way, but it took a little research.
