Orinoco AP-200

ZenOps · 06-13-2002

Ok, the people at Agere phoned me up to tell me that my long delayed low cost AP-200 is on its way, they have been shipping for about two weeks now.

http://www.orinocowireless.com/templ...93&envelope=94

The first batch was supposedly recalled because of an overheating power supply. On the one I get I'm gonna strap a big heatsink to it just to be on the safe side.

http://www.nwfusion.com/net.worker/c...18kistner.html

I might do a mini review when it comes in. It should be firmware upgradeable to the upcoming security standard 802.11i (Wep 152 ???) and comes with a 150mhz processor fast enough to handle more sessions with quicker response than their older AP.

Sifter · 06-13-2002

*snip*
Enhanced security
The AP-200 offers enhanced security features for home and small office networks. For wireless communication, the AP-200 uses WEP plus and 128-bit RC4 encryption to secure wireless data communication. The AP-200 also features Access Control and a 'closed system' making unauthorised access more difficult. In addition system configuration can be password protected allowing only administrators to alter settings.
*snip*

So WEPplus must be something new? Kinda weird the vender doesnt mention that on their page, but the review does.

lincomatic · 06-13-2002

they've had wep plus for a few months now. the 802.11b products such as the RG-1000/1100 all support it w/ the latest firmware upgrades. wep plus is lucent's method of avoiding the so-called "weak keys" which make it relatively easy to crack WEP.
to use it, you must have orinoco devices on both client/AP sides w/ firmware/drivers to that have wep plus enabled.

Ai42 · 06-13-2002

So what is the retail on this thing?

orinoco isn't exactly known as a cheap brand you know and orinoco cheap probbably isnt dlink cheap.

ZenOps · 06-14-2002

Its very inexpensive. Thats why I'm getting it.

I've already preordered mine for $260 Cdn, but Americans should be able to find it for under $180US street.

There is also the BG-2000, which looks to be the exact same as the AP-200 with NAT and firewall.

Its probably just a function of the firmware though like the AP-500 and RG-1000 that are interchangeable.

http://www.personaltelco.net/index.c...rmwareSwapping

06-13-2002	#1 (permalink)
ZenOps Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 11	Orinoco AP-200 Ok, the people at Agere phoned me up to tell me that my long delayed low cost AP-200 is on its way, they have been shipping for about two weeks now. http://www.orinocowireless.com/templ...93&envelope=94 The first batch was supposedly recalled because of an overheating power supply. On the one I get I'm gonna strap a big heatsink to it just to be on the safe side. http://www.nwfusion.com/net.worker/c...18kistner.html I might do a mini review when it comes in. It should be firmware upgradeable to the upcoming security standard 802.11i (Wep 152 ???) and comes with a 150mhz processor fast enough to handle more sessions with quicker response than their older AP.

06-13-2002	#3 (permalink)
lincomatic Squaaawk! WiFi! WiFi! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tinsel Town Posts: 1,682	they've had wep plus for a few months now. the 802.11b products such as the RG-1000/1100 all support it w/ the latest firmware upgrades. wep plus is lucent's method of avoiding the so-called "weak keys" which make it relatively easy to crack WEP. to use it, you must have orinoco devices on both client/AP sides w/ firmware/drivers to that have wep plus enabled. __________________ ~lincomatic

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06-13-2002	#2 (permalink)
Sifter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 129	snip Enhanced security The AP-200 offers enhanced security features for home and small office networks. For wireless communication, the AP-200 uses WEP plus and 128-bit RC4 encryption to secure wireless data communication. The AP-200 also features Access Control and a 'closed system' making unauthorised access more difficult. In addition system configuration can be password protected allowing only administrators to alter settings. snip So WEPplus must be something new? Kinda weird the vender doesnt mention that on their page, but the review does.

06-13-2002	#4 (permalink)
Ai42 SSID=Wardriver Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 79	So what is the retail on this thing? orinoco isn't exactly known as a cheap brand you know and orinoco cheap probbably isnt dlink cheap.

06-14-2002	#5 (permalink)
ZenOps Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 11	Its very inexpensive. Thats why I'm getting it. I've already preordered mine for $260 Cdn, but Americans should be able to find it for under $180US street. There is also the BG-2000, which looks to be the exact same as the AP-200 with NAT and firewall. Its probably just a function of the firmware though like the AP-500 and RG-1000 that are interchangeable. http://www.personaltelco.net/index.c...rmwareSwapping