WAP purchase recommendations?

[der.hans]

Am 07. Sep, 2005 schwätzte Alan Dayley so:

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> 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.

I have been happy with my Linksys WRT54Gs. I have two setup for permanent
use and one for travel. You've seen me have problems with the travel unit,
but I think that was due to the local networks.

Similar models from other manufacturers such as netgear and d-link
probably work just as well.

The Linksys has the advantage of being Linux-based and having the code
available ( once they were slapped ). You can load your own setup :).

I don't directly own stock in any of the above companies, but I do work
for Cisco, which own Linksys.

> 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?])

Web interface.

> - - Basic security features like:
> - -- WEP up to 128-bit (it's not completely useless)

I think so, but I use SSH, so I mostly don't care.

> - -- MAC address lockout

Yup.

> - -- SSID Broadcast control

Yup.

> - - DSL or cable routing not needed since I'll have it hanging on my
> firewall

Has it anyway.

> - - Inexpensive preferred

Pretty inexpensive.

> - - 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 haven't wandered more than 20 or 30 yards away from them, but they've
worked fine for me.

ciao,

der.hans

> 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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