[Leaplist] an ipcop question

[Bruce Metcalf]

John Simpson wrote:

>> I have an IPCOP box I plan to deploy Real Soon Now. At present, the
>> blue net is a standard Ethernet card like the others.
>>
>> Question 1: Given the understanding that what I want is an "access 
>> point" rather than a simple wireless link, can this be had on a PCI
>> card that plugs into the place of the Ethernet card, or must a 
>> separate box be employed using an Ethernet link?
> 
> either way, although it's a lot easier to put an external AP up high 
> (for better coverage) than it is to put an entire machine up high.

Good point. So, are there internal cards whose antennas are *not*
permanently attached directly to the card?


>> Question 2: Regardless the answer to the above, what specific
>> devices would you recommend to someone who expects as many as six
>> simultaneous active links and who doesn't much care if he can get
>> in and muck about with the OS or firmware?
> 
> ideally, a real access point. they are more expensive than a ritter,
> but you KNOW it's going to work, and that it won't have a problem
> with multiple wireless clients (5-6 is about the limit for most
> ritters, but APs generally use different components and can handle
> more wireless clients.)

Um, okay, but if I'm going for an AP, what specific makes and models
would you suggest I investigate?

If you haven't any choices, what features should I be looking for in my
research?

I'll let you know about borrowing your ritter for a trial. (Not sure I
have any units with working wireless at the moment.)

Thanks,
Bruce


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