Linksys WAP11

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The Linksys WAP11 is a simple but effective low-cost/high-performance access point. Previously, the widespread use of the WAP11 was held back by its lack of security features. Fortunately, however, this has been resolved. As of the firmware version (1.4i.1), the device has several new capabilities, such as the capability to disable the beacon broadcast, and to restrict connections based on the client’s MAC address.

Administration of the WAP11 requires client-based software, and is performed via a USB interface or SNMP over an Ethernet connection (not wireless). Some of the features that were added in the 1.4i.1 firmware version require the use of the SNMP interface. However, the settings are only ...

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