Works fine as a simple bridge, but can be turned into full AP or AP/gateway
923182
I purchased this kit because I wanted two small portable access points for use in hotels and other locations while traveling so I could share a single connection with my laptop, phone, and iPad. Another review here on Amazon stated that these units are the same as the WL-330gE. This item is physically the same as two WL-330gE devices, but the stock firmware is completely different. There is no web interface and nothing which can be changed or configured with this kit of two. By combining data from several different websites, I figured out how to convert them to the full featured product which is listed here on Amazon for about 2/3 the cost of this set of two. The steps to flash the firmware are:

Connect your computer to the Internet however you normally do so then download the latest firmware for the WL-330gE from the ASUS website. Unzip the firmware file and put it in a folder. I used c:\330.

Connect your computer via Ethernet cable to the first unit numbered #1(Tx)

Set your Ethernet IP address to 192.168.1.10 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0

Hold the reset button down THEN plug in power and continue to hold down the reset button until the power light starts to flash slowly.

Open a command prompt and type the following:

c:\> cd\330 (use your directory name)

c:\> tftp -i 192.168.1.220 PUT WL-330gE_2.0.1.9_EN_TW_CN_DE_JP.trx  (replace the firmware filename with your filename)

Once TFTP says it is complete, you MUST WAIT 5 minutes. It doesn't look like the box is doing anything, but it is writing the firmware to flash. If you reset before the flash is completed, you will have to start over.

Now remove the power from the box and wait a few seconds then reconnect power. You should now be able to access the web management interface at [...]

You can login using username: admin and password: admin

You should go directly to the System Setup Menu then select Factory Default to clear all settings before attempting initial configuration.

The exact same process can be used for unit #2 (Rx) except the IP address will be 192.168.1.222

These are great little devices and it is nice to have full access to all the configuration menus and options.
408560
I bought this mainly for Link Aggregation or Dual-Gigabit LAN as my DS1512+ supported it. I was amazed to see that it can bump transfer speeds almost to double what they were before. Very cool!! And at the price point of 80 bucks, this is the cheapest way to get that kind of support in a home/office. The configuration was a little complicated, not too difficult if you are comfortable with configuring a switch/router. I had to do a google search to find out how to set it up however.
4768550
I've got a couple of these that I tried to use as wireless bridges to a DIR-655 for a while. Connection was always flaky and even when connected, I'd get much higher throughput from other wireless devices sitting right next to the bridge.

Now I'm using both of them as access points and they seem to do much better in that role.

Configuration and firmware updates (that blow away the configuration) always seem to be painful. Finding the right IP and connecting to its configuration page is the problem. Sometimes it takes a long time for it to start responding on the default IP so you can set it up.
4323786
This works as expected, I am using it as an access point as the internet comes into my house through another router.
2395761
I wanted to add more USB3 Ports to my Gateway PC, and this unit really meets that need!
Five external ports are offered, as well as two more that are accessible from inside the PC after installation.

The supplied cable kit must be installed from the edge of the Inateck PC circuit board to a mating 4-pin standard PC power plug, otherwise no power is available to either the 5 external USB ports or the 2 internal ones.

I didn't feel this point was covered very well in the skimpy instructions. However, once I got the power connections made, this inexpensive module performs quite well.
2768996
Maybe it's me but this was crazy simple to set up as an access point (AP).  Took me all of 5 minutes...literally...to set up.  The POE (power over the Ethernet) box worked well.  As an AP it is pretty much like cloning your router to another place in the house (though there is a slight loss due to the cable run).  I use it in conjunction with a TP-LINK wireless adapter in a remote corner of the house and things work great.  Highly recommended if you need a good wifi signal in a remote or poor wifi area.

3/8/15 Update - AP was having some drop out issues which went away when I updated the firmware, which was easy to do.
4071095
It works ok using the wifi extender feature, but often fail when using the ethernet wire port, because anything a connecte to it get disconnect frequently
1135587
As you all may be wondering, can something this cheap really be that good? Well, so long as you keep your expectations to a reasonable level, then yes. It can.

I'm currently using this product in the Access point Configuration Mode (AP). It is plugged into the wall (and subsequently, the router) using the WAN/ LAN port, and my PC is connected to it using the LAN port. In that regard, it acts exactly like a repeater. No slowing, no latency, etc- almost as if it were plugged into the router in the first place. In AP mode, however, it also broadcasts a second wireless signal to connect to. Keep in mind that this is a seperate network, so you'll need to be switching in between if you want to faster speeds in one place of the house or the other. The wireless signal does not reach as far as our router, but that's to be expected. It also does not reach hard wired connection speeds, but that too can be expected. It does, however, do its job extremely well, which is creating another network at normal speeds, so long as you stay within its range. I've had no problems with this item, and it works exactly as advertised.
4392384
I have typically been a Netgear fan, having dealt with most of the wireless router companies at one time or another.  Their setup seems to be the easiest to get right the first time.  Netgear, however, did not have a wireless N bridge that was flexible enough to fit into my existing hardware setup (I did not want to add an additional access point (AP), and reviews suggest their competing product required 2 units, 1 to be hardwired to the network as an AP and one used as a bridge connected to that AP).  All indications were that this product would connect to any existing hardware.

I set the product up as a bridge.  I did not need an AP, so I have no comment on it's use in that capacity.  I have it currently set up as a bridge, and will comment on that.  In hindsight, setup is actually quite easy.  As other reviews have mentioned, you need to know something about IP addresses, gateways, etc.  Step 1 is to get your PC that you are using to communicate with the device on the 192.168.0. XXX subnet.  This usually means typing in a static IP address, then setting the gateway and DNS to the device's default IP address of 192.168.0.50.  This allows you to communicate with the device properly and begin setup.  Initially I attempted to connect the device to my wireless router manually, with mixed results.  You need to know what you are doing (apparently I do not) or you'll likely enter incorrect settings (I did).  After getting to the point of no return on the manual configuration (my PC had internet access, but my XBOX and PS3 did not), I reset the device and started over.  This time I used the WPS connect option (your router/access point needs to have a button on it that allows to automatic connect, mine did).  It worked perfectly and quite quickly.  I then reset all the IP options to automatic in network configuration.  It works, and my other devices can receive internet.  I give the device 3 stars on the setup, just because I've worked with netgear products, and they ARE easier in my experience.

Now for the important part, how does it perform?  Let's put it this way, I had better download bandwidth speeds connected to the bridge than I did on the wireless N card in my laptop, OR my PC upstairs connected directly to the router, through an older ethernet card that was limited to 100Mbps.  Last night, I streamed an HD video from netflix through my XBOX 360 connected to the Dlink bridge.  The previous connection was via the wireless G attachment on the XBOX.  My previous quality was about a step below standard def DVD.  Good, but not great.  The video I watched last night was about on par with the HD content through my cable box.  BIG upgrade.  Well worth the money, and the setup.

I definitely recommend this product, with one caveat:  you'll need some networking experience, or you'll probably want to find someone who has some.  Of course, setting up a wireless birdge is probably not the first networking project one might attempt.  But I felt I should mention it.  Other than that, well worth it!
4707687
I can't speak to how this unit works on the road, but I can say with certainty that it works fine as a repeater in my house.  Granted, it will take a bit of time for the non-geek to get it configured properly, but once it's operational, it works great. My wireless router is set up at one end of the house. This meant that I rarely could get signal at the far end of the house. If I wanted to use my laptop, I had to go sit close to the router. Now, with this unit acting as a repeater, I get very good signal ANYWHERE in the house -- even on the back patio (which used to be impossible).  If you can get it configured, it will work great for you.  I'd give it five starts, but I'm dinging it a star for not being easy to install for us NON-geeks.
1676469
Bought this for a friend. Very very easy to install and do basic configuration/cloning of his Wi-Fi signal. He now gets signal all over a two story house and around... 1,400 sqft?
The software from TP-Link isn't the best, though, and you'll definitely need a Windows PC in order to do some advanced configuration, because the software crashes in Mac OS.
3053439
Takes a long time to fully power/connect.  Not as secure as having a separate modem/router
1369622
I bought this little gem a few months back with the intention of getting my Cannon fax/printer out of my way.  I relocated it across the room, hooked this gadget up to it, and it worked fine.  I then connected it to a network switch, plugged both my Magicjack and the printer into the switch to find out that this device only allows one network device at a time to be used.

I have bought other wireless bridges and this is the first one I have found that restricts you to only being able to use one device at a time.  For $25-$35 you can get a Netgear Wireless N (a/b/g compatible) bridge that will handle as many devices as you wish to throw onto it without any issues (Of course with a good signal strength).

The other issue I had/have with this is that it ends up running quite hot.  I fixed this problem by making sure it laid fully flat on top of my filing cabinet, using the cabinet as a heat-sink.  Without some sort of heat-sink, this gadget may get to dangerous temperatures and at least end up burning itself up.

If you want to use this for just one network item and can accommodate for the heat, then I say go for it!  Otherwise, I highly recommend a good network switch and the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/NETGEAR-WNCE2001-Universal-WiFi-Internet-Adapter-Manufacturer-Refurbished/dp/B007CO5DZ4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">NETGEAR WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter - Manufacturer Refurbished</a>&nbsp;as it is a much better solution.
3313208
Changing between connections is smooth.
Cables to devices are kinda short but, a bit of device re-arrangement can make it work.
2670052
Used to go from the POS modem/router (that I bridged) from my ISP to an actual, function router. Port locks in at gigabit with no problems.
361581
My current (low-budget) AP had burnt out and I had a need to replace my home AP quickly, Amazon Prime to the rescue!  Please keep in mind that this is an Access Point, NOT a router - it will not hand out IP addresses via DHCP.  I use an Edgerouter Lite-3 to feed a 48-port managed switch and then this AP.

Setup was extremely easy - please keep in mind the default IP address of this gateway is 192.168.0.1 so you need to change the IP address of your computer (easily done) to something on the 192.168.0.1/24 subnet; I used 192.168.0.200 and was able to access the GUI instantly via ethernet cable.  After setting up my SSID's, enabling WPA2 encryption for security and updating the firmware, I change the IP address of AP to the correct subnet it would be on from my ERL-3 in the 192.168.200.1/24 range.  I also pointed my DNS server address to the Edgerouter instead of just using Google DNS 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4 right on the AP because I wanted my router to handle all DNS requests.

After re-IP'ing the AP and plugging it in to my Edgerouter, I was able to wirelessly connect to the GUI using its newly-assigned IP address to poke around the GUI and finish my configuration settings.  Range and speed has drastically improved since swapping out my old Access Point with this model.

If you are looking for a full-fledged router that has DHCP, this is not for you.  It is strictly an Access Point that needs to be plugged into a router to obtain IP addresses.  Does the job I needed it to do and AC speeds are excellent.  Typically getting ~90Mbps Download and ~15Mbps Upload on a 75Mbps Comcast connection.  My Comcast modem is in bridged mode and I let my Edgrouter handle all routing.  Would highly recommend.
2928185
It's a hub, and it does it's job well. Only one weird thing I'm noticing is that it appears to support only half-duplex (instead of full-duplex) on it's ports. But other than that, it works great. Just plug in all your stuff, and off you go. The network traffic indicator lights are great for seeing what's going on and how "strained" your hub is. This is perfect for a small office or home network, but if you are going to be dealing with nonstop traffic/bandwidth, I would probably go with buying a switch instead of a hub.