Wireless connectivity, 54 Mbps
The WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender allows users to have their wireless network originate form the middle of their home, or from the furthest extremity, with no visible cables.
Price Range: $70 - $84
MPN: WGX102NA
Connectivity: Wireless
WLAN Standards: IEEE 802.11g/b
Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps
WGX102 Prone to Hardware Failure
Pros: Nice packaging, works great, until it fails.
Cons: Appears to be prone to hardware failure.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased a WGX102 about 18 months ago. The first unit I purchased failed after a few months. NetGear replaced it, because it was under warranty. The replacement unit worked nicely for about 15 months, then it failed too, with pretty much the same... Read Full Review by jdoble, Oct 31, 2006
Pros: Simple and works straight out of the box
Cons: Quite expensive and doesn't work that well.
The Bottom Line: It uses your AC wiring for network transmission. You might be lucky - you might not.
Review: The Problem The property where you want wireless network coverage is laid out in such a manner as the signal from your one and only wireless AP will not carry very far. If you start out with the correct wireless router then you may be able to... Read Full Review by jethrohoyt, Mar 27, 2006