TRENDnet"s TEW-430APB Wireless Access Point is today"s link to Wireless Technology. Compliant with the IEEE Wireless Networking Standard 802.11g, it provides Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) operation for transparent bridging and roaming capabilities for wireless nodes. The TEW-430APB also provides WDS bridging functions, allowing users to connect two or more Access Points together, wirelessly. With TRENDnet"s Wireless Access Point and Wireless Network Adapters, users can connect to Ethernet/Fast Ethernet LAN at home or office to access network resources such as hard drives, CD-ROM/DVD drives, network printers, and Internet connection - with coverage up to 300 meters.

REVIEWS:
1) TRENDnet 54Mbps 802.11G Wireless Access Point: A nice simple/generic router for the money. Setup was very standard and I had it working in repeater mode in about 10 minutes. Firmware is Linux based so tweaking should be possible. Atenna is removable so you could replace with larger mast for more gain.
2) Good value, instructions and software interface lacking a bit: If you need this device to work as a wireless access point, then it will serve you quite well. The headaches begin when you try to go beyond this default setup, as the instructions lack in clarity. The paper instructions that come in the box give NO instructions beyond the basic setup, which I found mildly annoying. To get more detailed instructions you must either download the full pdf from the TrendNet website or get it from the included cd (which has little else - no drivers, no real software).

And here"s your tip of the day: ENTER YOUR IP SETTINGS BEFORE CHANGING THE MODE FROM WAP TO AP CLIENT. I ran into a problem where after setting the device as an AP Client, when I muddled around with other settings it outright refused to work. The only cure was to press the reset button and enter my settings from scratch. After I figured this out, I am able to use it as an AP Client using DHCP with zero problems two stories below my wireless router, and on the other side of the building. No problems yet.

Conclusion: It may take some tinkering if you are doing something beyond the default settings, but this device is very capable and a good value.

PS: As another reviewer stated, the product you receive may look nothing like the one pictured. I like the one I received better anyway - no big deal.
3) 4.5 stars: works great, instructions could use some work: This unit works well but the instructions left a little bit to be desired. I"ve used it as a WAP (router in office upstairs has poor coverage in one of the downstairs rooms) and then as a client to hook up my wired-only DVR box to the internet (no CAT-5 there... silly me although great to see wiring the house with CAT-5 is no longer needed).

This is one of the lowest cost units out there and it can do a ton. I"d like to give it 5* but the instructions aren"t overly clear for stuff besides WAP. I temporarily hosed my wireless network when I was switching this thing from access point to client. Having to choose between 4 and 5 stars, I"m rounding up my 4.5* score to 5* since who knows if the issue was the instructions or just me being impatient or both.

I"ll definitely buy another TEW-430APB if I need it. It costs less than the other brands and does more.

4) I"m impressed...: Unit is easy to configure and coverage is solid. Mine looked nothing like the unit in the photo except for color (which is a plus IMO). Can"t beat it for the price.
5) Well priced; just works: A single wireless router couldn"t cover my house. Instead, I use two access points and a (wired) router. Most access points are overly expensive. The TRENDnet WAP not only works flawlessly, it is quite reasonably priced. Highly recommended -- it"s really easy to just set it and forget it.