Taking a moment's reflection, DanR mused: | | I'm curious about the differences between these 2 devices. | The WAP54G is an access point. | The WRT54G is an access point, router and 4 port switch. | The WAP54G lists for $10 more than the WRT54G. | So... are there functions that the WAP can do that the WRT cannot? If | not... why would someone buy the WAP? Why would Linksys even make the | WAP?
I own both ... I had a BEFSR41 router with the WAP54G connected to it. I then switched to a WRT54G wireless router ... and cut out the middle man. I suppose I could still used the WAP54G as a repeater ...
Anyway, regarding your question, the WRT54G does everything the WAP54G does and more. Except working in client mode (can turn a normal NIC into wireless), and bridge mode (bridging two wireless networks together). Why would someone, then, buy a WAP54G instead of a WRT54G? Simple ... they already have a router they are happy with, and don't want to reconfigure everything when they can just buy the access point and pop it on their already existing network. Plus when setting up multiple access points, the task is easier if they are just access points rather than fully functional wireless routers.