Designtechnica reviews the Compex WPE54G 2a Wireless Gateway

If you’re looking for a multi-purpose wireless device, the Compex WPE54G has a feature list that is unmatched by its competitors. However, at over $100, it is quite pricy compared to the other 802.11b/g solutions on the market today. If you are just looking to add wireless clients to an existing network, create a wireless gateway, or add another access point to an existing wireless network, there are less expensive alternatives, albeit few, if any, that offer such a small footprint.

Considering that you have no option of adding wired clients to the WPE54G, those that may be interested in it as a gateway may be a highly specialized group. Business or advanced users might get more out of the advanced features offered by the WPE54G, such as the ability to bridge networks or act as a wireless Ethernet adapter.

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