Four port ethernet wireless bridge - WLI-TX4-G54HP


from Buffalo Technology...

I have over the years successfully used and recommended the Linksys Ethernet Wireless Bridges, the 802.11b WET11 and 802.11g WET54G, as a useful device in connecting non-wireless ethernet devices to a wireless network.

I use two WET54Gs, one for an Elgato eyeHome and another for a network scanner.

Buffalo Wireless BridgeToday I was put onto the Buffalo Technology WLI-TX4-G54HP. This is again an ethernet wireless bridge, but comes with an integrated four port switch, allowing you to connect four devices to it.

A switch has the advantage that your devices can talk to each other (ie share files) without needing to go via the router. This means that with a Buffalo Technology WLI-TX4-G54HP the four devices will talk together at wired speeds rather than wireless speeds.

The Buffalo Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter is an extremely versatile wireless client adapter. Use it to wirelessly connect gaming consoles, desktops, laptops, media players, printers, Unix workstations, and any other devices with Ethernet ports. With a built-in four port switch, up to 4 devices can be simultaneously connected to the Ethernet Converter for instant wireless connectivity. The Ethernet Converter supports AOSS™, allowing you to configure a secure wireless connection with the push of a button, and offers the advanced security for WPA (TKIP, AES). Once the simple browser-based setup or AOSS™ is complete, the Ethernet Converter can be moved from one device to another without reconfiguration.

Features:
• High Power Wireless Increases Performance by up to 70% and Extends
• Range by up to 50%
• 802.11g Wireless 125* High-Speed Mode™ (Turbo G) Transfer Rates when Used with 125* High-Speed Mode™ (Turbo G) Access Points or Wireless Routers
• Four Built-in 10/100 Ports for up to 4 Simultaneous Wired Devices
• Easy and Secure Wireless Connections with AOSS™
• Can be Used Horizontally or Vertically
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Routers and Access Points
• Simple Web Browser Configuration, No Drivers Needed
• Can be Moved from Device to Device without Reconfiguration
• Enhanced Security with WPA (TKIP, AES) and Standard 64/128-bit WEP

And to top it all, it is cheaper than the WET54G!

WLI-TX4-G54HP Product Page

Posted: Wed - August 9, 2006 at 02:19 PM         | |

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