D-Link's USB-Powered Access Point

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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Simple solution

[dj245]

For these stories that are nothing but ads in disguise, I encourage everyone to not post comments in these stories and not moderate anything up nor down. If nobody is modded up, people with thresholds won't find anything to read in the comments and will move on. Maybe we can get the message across that we are not interested in these types of adverstoryments.

Feel free not to moderate me at all.

Re:Welcome!

[jrockway]

Gee you copy other people's posts and then you get modded down? We heard the idea once, and that was enough. Think of something else to say.

Wrong - You Become an ISP

[Donny Smith]

Here's a biz model:

1. Get a USB wireless hub
2. Pay for WLAN access at Starbucks
3. Get a seat at Starbucks and resell cheap WLAN access to other guests
4. And the /.-mandatory: Profit