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Author: Mike Garfias
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: WAP purchase recommendations?
I run a Linksys WRT54GS with the sveasoft talisman firmware.

Rather appropriate as the wrt54gs runs linux as its os, and with sveasoft or
the openwrt firmware is totally hackable.

Alan Dayley spoke forth with the blessed manuscript:
>
> As you may have seen on the list, I bought a Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 as a
> new PDA. Well, I have a wireless networking adapter coming now so I can
> really use it. Except that I have no wireless access point.
>
> My requirements are small. The adapter I got for the PDA is 802.11b
> only so I don't need to get an 802.11g nor am I necessarily looking for
> anything with super speed. I just need something with:
>
> - - remote management from Linux (ie. web or perhaps SNMP [Know any
> program to use for that?])
> - - Basic security features like:
> - -- WEP up to 128-bit (it's not completely useless)
> - -- MAC address lockout
> - -- SSID Broadcast control
> - - DSL or cable routing not needed since I'll have it hanging on my
> firewall
> - - Inexpensive preferred
> - - My entire property is about 65 feet by 65 feet with a interior wood
> frame house so I don't expect signal problems that need a strong source
> unless someone can tell me otherwise.
>
> I have been reading the tables at Seattle Wireless
> (http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/HardwareComparison) trying to
> get a handle on what would be good compared to what is for sale on eBay
> and elsewhere. As I research I certainly want to tap experience from
> the group.
>
> What would any of you recommend for a good, basic access point?
>
> Alan
>
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