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(More customer reviews)I recently replaced my WAP53G access point with the ECB3500. The stock antennas were replaced with 9dbi antennas for additional performance. The output power is adjustable up to 28dbm without antenna multiplication. The performance is simply outstanding in range and dependability. There have been no drops in signal and the range is about 600 feet with the unit installed indoors. I could hardly believe this wonderful performance in such a small package, very small compared to the WAP54G. There is very little heat produced and receive performance is excellent. It is fully compatible with all of my wireless "G" hardware.
The super "G" mode works only on channel 6 which I have read is standard but this might cause interference since so many customers leave the channel selection on their units on channel 6 as shipped. Channels 1,6, and 10 have the least overlap in frequencies and all work equally well in strength at a long distance(XIRRUS has an available gadget for Vista and Windows 7 sidebar to read out signal in dbm) . In the "b/g" or standard 54mb "g" mode, the frequency is completely variable as well as multiple forms of encryption. The unit works well in the WPA2/PSK mode without dropouts or data stream problems.
The instructions with the unit are not clear or precise. The unit IP address is set for factory default as 192.168.1.1 which is in conflict with most routers and must be changed before programming (an insert is provided explaining how to do this). The provided guide is very sketchy and non-detailed but a cd is provided. I always prefer to enter the address and program manually. The full instructions are available online from Engenius and are very complete. One of the nice features is the ability to use four identifiers with different decoding for each or open access for one. That way you never have to give out your main wireless name or code but have one for friends to use.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this product. I was looking at wireless "N" access points but have read about very poor range on most. I have three Roku's, a laptop and an iPad connected to this device and all will work simultaneously without any problems. If you have the internet speed to support all the wireless products then you should not be disappointed in performance. Long term dependability is unknown but for the price of the product, I would easily purchase a replacement. This is a fantastic product for the price!
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