Siemens SpeedStream Powerline 802.11b Wireless Access Point Review
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Basic Features
- 3. Setup and Administration
| Siemens SpeedStream Powerline 802.11b Wireless Access Point | |
|---|---|
| Summary | 802.11b Access Point with HomePlug interface in compact 'wall-wart' style package. Includes Compact Flash card radio |
| Update | None |
| Pros | • Wireless LAN extension without running CAT5 cable
• Small and convenient form factor • Good wireless performance with no WEP-enabled throughput loss |
| Cons | • Windows-only
• Limited documentation • No MAC-address Association control |
Let's face it, Powerline networking hasn't exactly taken the small networking world by storm. But Siemens apparently thinks enough of the technology to jump into the market with a line of SpeedStream HomePlug 1.0 compatible powerline networking products.
The star of this review will be Siemens' SpeedStream 2521 Powerline Wireless Access Point, but I'll also touch on their 2502 Powerline Ethernet Adapter, which I used to bridge my Ethernet router to the powerline for testing.
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