Wireless Reviews

Introduction

U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-Function Access Point (USR5450)
Summary	802.11g AP based on Texas Instruments' TNETW1130 Multimode wireless chipset. Supports wireless bridging, repeating and client modes. Also supports TI-based 'enhanced' 802.11b clients at speed.
Update	None
Pros	• Superior performance vs. range • No WEP enabled performance degradation • 802.11g spec compliant • Supports multi-point wireless bridging and repeating • Upgradeable antennas
Cons	• 100Mbps it's not • Does not support WPA • Needs a real user manual

U.S. Robotics (USR) is the first company to field a WLAN product line based on Texas Instruments' TNETW1130 Multimode wireless chipset. There's a lot to like about the 5450, but if you're expecting the 100Mbps performance that's plastered all over USR's product packaging, literature and website, you'll be very disappointed...