D-Link has jumped into the "traveler wireless access point" market with today's announcement of its Wireless Pocket Router/AP, a portable wireless network device for users who want to access and share a high-speed Internet connection, such as those found in hotel rooms. D-Link joins Netgear, SMC and APC, which have similar equipment.
The D-Link model (DWL-G730AP, click to view) measures 3.25- by 2.5- by 0.75-inches, and can be powered through a USB port if there isn't a handy power outlet nearby. The device includes a switch that lets users choose three different modes: Router/Firewall, Access Point or Wireless Client.
The Router mode includes a firewall suite, an internal DHCP server, supports VPN pass-through, and also supports Network Address Translation and MAC address filtering. While in access point mode, the device can connect multiple devices, such as laptops and PDAs, to the wired Internet connection.
Other security features include support for WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), as well as 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. When in the access point mode, the device adds support for 802.1x user authentication with an external RADIUS server, D-Link said.
The device will cost about $100, and will be available in mid-September. For more details, go to the D-Link Web site.
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