On 6/28/05, David Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, Jun 28, 2005 at 08:53:13AM -0400, Josh Grosse wrote: > > On Mon, Jun 27, 2005 at 11:46:42PM -0700, Bruce Bauer wrote: > > > ..Get another WAP11($40-$60), make sure they have the same firmware > > > version and configure them as a wireless bridge. They can be configured > > > so they will only talk to each other. Of course, that means that if you > > > still need an access point to connect to you will need another access > > > point for that purpose. > > > > Very true. But it's more than just firmware, the hardware versions > > should also match. There have been several different hardware products > > called "WAP11" by Linksys: The original WAP11, then "Version 2.2", > > "Version 2.6" and "Version 2.8". Each of these has different firmware, too. > > Yes, and the version 2.2 hardware has hacked firmware available that lets you overpower it. But that also makes the signal bleed all over the ajacent channels. > > > > Why would you choose a Linksys AP over a PCI card though? > > That would be because he stated that he wanted to connect two networks, not just connect to his neighbor's network. Also the WAP11 is a multiprotocol router that will connect more than just TCP/IP networks. I have a pair of these (Version 2.8) in operation getting 11mb / sec at a distance of about 100ft through 2 walls
