The TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is designed to establish a scalable wireless G network or to connect Ethernet enabled devices to an existing wireless network.
 
Multi-Operating Modes
Supporting up to six operating modes, the TL-WA500G is the most versatile multimode access point.  AP Mode: the most basic mode, enables you to build a wireless network;
 
Client Mode: connects an AP TL-WA500G to your game consoles, setop box or other multimedia devices that with Ethernet port, and join them into your current wireless network, easily making them WiFi enabled while eliminating the need of running unsightly cables and installing drivers;
 
Reapter: Boosts your wireless signal to the areas which previously hard to reach, greatly enlarging your wireless network coverage;
 
Bridge: Two or more TL-WA500G can make wireless bridges when you are joining some distant hard-to-wire places, providing a convenient and cost effective way for your network deployment.
 
eXtended RangeTM
The TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards and adopts  eXtended Range™ technology so that transmission range is 4 times that of traditional 11g/b solutions.
 
Security
With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The AP provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security.

Features:

• Wireless G speed up to 54Mbps, good for surfing the internet, email and online chat
• eXtended RangeTM delivers 4 times the range of the traditional 11g products
• AP mode: the most basic mode, enables you to build a wireless network
• AP Client mode makes your game console WiFi enabled for freely wireless gaming experience
• Repeater mode (WDS/Universal) boost your signal  to reach  the previously  unreachable areas,especially universal repeater mode is compatible with other wireless APs and Routers even they do not support WDS
• Wireless bridge easily joins distant hard-to-wire places wirelessly
• WPA/WPA2 encryptions provide your network with active defense against security threats
• Supports Passive Power over Ethernet for flexible deployment
• Detachable omni-directional antenna easily for stronger antenna upgrades
• Fully compatible with 802.11b/g products