RE: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-15 Thread Alan Bourke
On Wed, Dec 14, 2011, at 11:57 AM, Jarvis, Matthew > > Can I ask what might be a REALLY STOOPID question As far as I know as long as it's all on the same power circuit that's all you need. I'm sure there's a maximum distance but I think the quality of the wire is the main factor. -- Alan Bo

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Madigan
I agree.  The only advantage to wireless is the cost of running the wires.    - Original Message - From: "MB Software Solutions, LLC" To: ProFox Email List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point On 12/14/20

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Stephen Russell
On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:15 AM, Michael Madigan wrote: > This is for a small wired office that president wants to take his laptop to > and from the office to other offices and connect up without a wire.  To be > honest, just running another wire to his desk would be a lot cheaper and more > se

RE: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Jarvis, Matthew
> > I would forget about fighting WiFi unless you have to, and go for > powerline networking (like these > http://www.netgear.com/home/products/powerline-and-coax/default.aspx) > > I recently moved my router from the top floor where my wife works down > to where the phone line comes in, and I run

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
On 12/14/2011 4:07 AM, Alan Bourke wrote: > I would forget about fighting WiFi unless you have to, and go for > powerline networking (like these > http://www.netgear.com/home/products/powerline-and-coax/default.aspx) > > I recently moved my router from the top floor where my wife works down > to wh

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Madigan
- From: Alan Bourke To: profox@leafe.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 4:07 AM Subject: Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point I would forget about fighting WiFi unless you have to, and go for powerline networking (like these http://www.netgear.com/home/products/powerline-and

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Madigan
Why are they so much more expensive than a router?  - Original Message - From: Dave Crozier To: ProFox Email List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 4:03 AM Subject: RE: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point Most WAPs can operate as a bridge, but not many routers can. If

Re: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Alan Bourke
I would forget about fighting WiFi unless you have to, and go for powerline networking (like these http://www.netgear.com/home/products/powerline-and-coax/default.aspx) I recently moved my router from the top floor where my wife works down to where the phone line comes in, and I run a pair of BT p

RE: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Dave Crozier
:55 To: profox@leafe.com Subject: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point I know what the difference is, but is there any advantage to buying a wireless access point over a wireless router set to an access point. As I understand, you can make most wireless routers into wireless access points

[NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Madigan
I know what the difference is, but is there any advantage to buying a wireless access point over a wireless router set to an access point. As I understand, you can make most wireless routers into wireless access points by configuring them differently.  Any suggestions?  ___