D-Link DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP w/ Client Mode, 802.11g, 54Mbps | 
| Brand: D-Link
List Price: $64.99
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Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 870
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2 x 1
MPN: DWL-G730AP
Model: DWL-G730AP
UPC: 790069270222
EAN: 0790069272141
ASIN: B0002Z45DQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Enables 802.11g Wireless Connectivity | | • | Supports Access Points, Router, or Wireless Client Mode | | • | Supports Power over USB | | • | Includes Convenient Travel Case and Necessary Accessories (Cables and Power Adapter) | | • | Enhanced Security with WPA-PSK |
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Product Description
The DWL-G730AP is a portable and convenient wireless solution for the traveling business person delivering 802.11g wireless connectivity with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*. Use it in conference rooms, hotel rooms, or even at hotspots. The Wireless Pocket Router/AP might be small in size, but is huge in functionality. The DWL-G730AP supports multiple operation modes including: Access Point (AP) mode to create a wireless connection; Router mode to share an Internet connection; and Wireless Client mode to connect an existing wireless network. Easily switch between these modes by using the 3-way configuration switch located at the bottom. In AP mode, the DWL-G730AP can be used to create a wireless network in a room where a single Ethernet port is provided. Now multiple wireless clients can connect to the network at the same time to share resources and files. The Pocket Router/AP supports WPA-PSK to secure your wireless data communications. In AP mode, the DWL-G730AP adds support for 802.1x user authentication with an external RADIUS server. For setup and configuration the DWL-G730AP can be accessed via D-Link's user-friendly Web-based utility.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 87 more reviews...
 A God Send for travelers... Business and Pleasure April 29, 2006
Julie Fey (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
We travel a lot: international, domestic, business, vacation, moving (hotel living for a month every two years) and an annual month of Leave- jumping from house to house all over the US. So our computer gear has to be small, tough and ultra compatible... which the D-Link Pocket Router is- in Spades! (We got the Netgear first... horrible.) The other (positive) reviews have been right on about the technical aspects, so I only want to add a few other notes:
1. The D-Link is compatible will every modem we've hooked it to... from dial-up (scary) to DSL and Cable. From the big name modems in the US to the strange things you find in people's homes in Asia... it synced with each one and worked great... just plug it in and you're wireless!
I would also suggest picking up a cheap usb wifi adaptor. If someone doesn't have a wireless router already, they will likely only have a desktop and since you will be connecting their modem to your router, you will need to make the desktop 'wireless'.
2. The D-Link really shines in hotels. There have been no problems hooking it to the Ethernet connections in the myriad of hotel rooms we stayed in: from Alabama to Bangkok (even Abu Dhabi). The plug is not only 110-240 but is not grounded so can be fitted to any overseas power adaptors. The reach overseas does vary wildly and where it's mostly concrete construction (Asia, Middle East, etc...) you are better 'sharing' the connection through windows and floors/ceilings, than walls. Good to keep in mind when you are watching the children at the pool or sharing an expensive connection with co-workers.
3. Even if you do have wi-fi on your lap top, if you're at a hotel with wireless "in public areas" or even in a house where the bubble is small (hand me down wireless routers that only reach to the gifter's guest room for example) try using it as an access point... you'd be surprised.
All in all, the slick design and very small size (compare it to the other travel routers and you'll understand) coupled with ease of use and overwhelming compatibility make this a necessity for any traveler... or expat.
Great little router - best of the bunch August 17, 2005
TimInChicago (Chicago, IL USA)
25 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am very happy with this device. It does exactly what it's supposed to do and it works. I've been a happy traveler using this for about 3 months now.
I struggled with Netgear's version of a travel router for several months before this and it was one painful experience after another. I swear, that Netgear travel router took years off my life. But then... D-Link saves the day!
What a difference!! This is a dream to use compared to the Netgear (which by the way is almost excactly the same as the 3Com - they both stink). This router is configurable with the kind of more advanced settings that you find on regular home routers. It's very stable, supports WPA very well, and doesn't flinch with multiple devices/users connected at once so, I love it.
One thing I noticed is that turning off UPnP really helped. Just go into the config and you'll find the setting to turn it off. I think UPnP doesn't always play well with Windows (ironic, huh?) so I always opt to turn it off. Again, the other routers in this class don't even allow you to configure things like UPnP. Can you tell I'm bitter about the Netgear? Just a little.
So, bottom line, this router works like a router should and the fact that it's smaller and much cooler looking than the others is just icing on the cake.
Great buy - highly recommended.
Great Small device May 9, 2006
Michel (Dubai)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I travel a lot on business and needed a device to free me from working in one place. The AirPlus works great on all continents.
Another plus, is around my office when I get visitors who need to check their Emails. Again the AirPlus works great and I manage to share my connection.
SET UP note: I use the AirPlus as an access point. The initial setting is tricky especially if the default on your PC is to aquire an IP address automatically (Dynamic IP). You need to set a fixed IP for your PC in the range 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 EXCEPT 192.168.0.30 which is that of the AirPlus. Once you finish the configuration with a fixed IP and with a wired connection to the AirPlus, you can switch back to dynamic IP and wireless.
 Drops wireless connection once per minute December 8, 2004
Miguel Cruz (Kuala Lumpur)
18 out of 24 found this review helpful
I bought this to use with my Apple iBook, with internal Airport Extreme card. The iBook works well with all wireless networks I've encountered.
Until the DWL-G730AP. The connection drops approximately once per minute, with the drop lasting about 3 seconds each time. That may not seem like much, but any TCP packet that gets sent during this interval will be lost, resulting in a delay that can last up to two minutes. After a while this becomes extremely aggravating.
I have spent hours on the phone with D-Link tech support but they know nothing about Macs and just endlessly walk me through the same simple busywork (try different channels, try different speeds, move the computer around the room, verify that there are no cordless phones and other wireless networks, etc.).
If you have a Mac, I would recommend that you avoid this router. I don't know whether it has the same problems with Windows machines.
Using the DLink DWL-G730AP as a client March 28, 2007
engineer (Honolulu, HI United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
The router works as I hoped, but it took a long time to figure out why I couldn't get to the web based configuration screen after I changed the configuration the first time. The incomplete instructions failed to mention the following important points.
To configure it the first time, you set the switch on the bottom to "client", and you can leave the IP address assignment as "Obtain an IP address automatically" (Control panel > network and internet connections > network connections > internet protocol (TCP/IP) > properties). Type in 192.168.0.30 in your web browser, login, and configure the router according to the instruction sheet. On an old computer with IE 5, the wizard interface didn't work so I just entered in the SSID, etc. into their respective tabs on the config. screen.
After the router resets itself, it works well and allows you to access the web via your primary wireless router.
But, after you configure it and the "client" router resets, you can no longer get to the configuration screen via your web browser at 192.168.0.30 until you assign a static IP address within the same address range as the client Dlink router using "Use the following IP address" (e.g., IP address: 192.168.0.99 and Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0), instead of using "Obtain an IP address automatically". Once you do that, no problem getting to the Dlink config screen (although you now have no access to your main router or web.)
To get reconnected back to your "main" router, you then you have to reselect "Obtain an IP address automatically" (or assign a static one within the same address range as your "main" wireless router). You'll again be able to connect to the web.
The tech support was useless. All they did was tell me to do a firmware update, which didn't help.
Other comments: The USB power cord is a unique idea, esp. since it means the power to the DLink will turn off when your computer is powered off. However, the cord is very short (it's way shorter than the Cat 5 cable that's included) and will limit where you can place the DLink. I also wonder how the power draw will affect the USB adapter and the rest of the computer since the DLink gets fairly warm.
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that if you use MAC address filtering on your main router, you have to enter the MAC address of the NIC card on your PC, rather than the MAC address of the Dlink, since that's what your router will see.
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