Tim Higgins
D-Link today introduced a cost-reduced dual-band draft 802.11n wireless AP / bridge.
The DAP-1522 Wireless Bridge functions as an access point or wireless bridge and has a built-in 4 port gigabit switch for convenience in connecting multiple devices. It has a single draft 802.11n radio with selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz operation.
The DAP-1522 is available now with an MSRP of $119.99.
Cisco yesterday announced an Aironet series access point with dual 802.11n Draft 2.0 radios.
The modular Cisco Aironet 1250 Series access point has a modular design with 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz 802.11n draft 2.0 standard radio modules. Cisco says that the AP can deliver "total data rates of up to 600 Mbps". The 1250 is an addition to Cisco's Unified Wireless Network product line and can be deployed in both standalone and "unified" (lightweight AP) modes.
If you're looking for a cheap way to upgrade to draft 802.11n wireless and want to do it the Linksys way, keep an eye peeled for sales.
We've learned that Linksys will be discontinuing its least-expensive WRT150N when current inventory runs out. This will leave the WRT160N, which was introduced in January as Linksys' only entry-level draft 802.11n router.
D-Link said it has started shipping a combination 802.11n / HomePlug AV router introduced at January's CES.
