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D-Link's USB-Powered Access Point

Posted by michael on from the it's-everywhere-you-want-to-be dept.

Roger Ryder writes "D-Link announced the AirPlus G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP, a pocket Access Point for travelers. It can be powered by a USB cable and works as an 802.11g access point, client or router. A 3-way configuration switch on the bottom of the unit changes the mode of operation. In AP mode, the DWL-G730AP can be used to create a wireless network in a room where a single Ethernet port is provided. In Router mode, it can be used to share a single broadband Internet connection. The internal DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to ensure everyone in the room can connect to the Internet. It supports VPN Pass-through and firewall features including Network Address Translation (NAT) and MAC filtering to protect your wireless network from malicious attacks. When set in Wireless Client mode, the device allows connection to an existing wireless network, without having to install complicated drivers or additional software. For added mobility, the DWL-G730AP can be powered over USB if power outlets are not available. Similar devices are available from ASUS, SMC, Apple's AirPort Express and Netgear."

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  1. Re:wow by jhoffoss · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    Sad thing is, this isn't even Apple. Apple is just mentioned. Apparently that's enough though. That must be why some of the interesting/relevant stories I've submitted were denied! Because it didn't mention Apple! How moronic of me!

    /me goes off somewhere else...

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  2. Re:Okay... by gkuz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    At least this one doesn't have the same horrid "IT" color scheme as the Nokia press release did.

  3. Re:New way to war drive? by bozojoe · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You forgot step 4

    PROFIT!!!

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  4. Re:wow by kayen_telva · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Proof that mentioning apple in a negative light gets you modded down.
    I present 3 other comments rated UP for saying almost the same thing:

    1, 2, 3.


    you MAC fanboys are pathetic.

    uh oh..those are sliding down too.

  5. Re:Simple solution by freeweed · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Feel free not to moderate me at all.

    Starting Score: 1 point
    Karma-Bonus Modifier +1 (Edit)
    Total Score: 2

    Looks like it's working so far. Betcha I get a Funny + or two tho :P

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  6. Re:Welcome! by zieroh · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    To slashad! Where you can read ad copy sooner then anyone else

    Well, except that this announcement is, like, many days old. I've come to realize recently that slashdot is not really very timely on these types of things.

    See Gizmodo's Report from last Friday.

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