[MLB-WIRELESS] linux router, AP vs WiFi card

[Matthew Hill]

Nath.

Ive had the same query, but im more worried bout connecting to other aps who have lan set ups as well. im more worryed bout the routing side of it.. not as easy as it appears..

cheers

matt
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nath P 
  To: 'melbwireless' 
  Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 8:47 PM
  Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] linux router, AP vs WiFi card


  I'm building a linux box as a firewall/router/AP for my node (FLL). I have a dlink DWL900AP (not +) already.
  my question is, in terms of connection into the network is it better to have a card (like the type Vasco sells) in the linux box, or is it better to use an AP like the DWL900?

  i would be leaning in the direction of the AP just because it can be stuck in a box up a tree on the end of some cat 5 and not have huge losses from running a huge length of cable to the antenna.. what else needs to be taken into consideration?
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