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Originally Posted by Assasin-uk
... I need to get a wireless nic (suggestions) ...
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For general use, get a G card. Choose one that is listed in the thread for cards known to work with NetStumbler.
Cards that reportedly WORK with NetStumbler 0.4
If you want one for NS use only, then the best is still the ORiNOCO Classic.
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Originally Posted by Assasin-uk
... and all my ap does is connect "me" wirelessly to my router..?
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Yes. It acts in the same manner as a hub.
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... is the 54 acting just as a bridge/amplifier then? ...
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No. A bridge is a different device. An amplifier is yet another device.
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Originally Posted by Assasin-uk
... And as all this kit is going to be static is a directional antenna on a rotator viable? ...
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Maybe. You're essentially talking about two different functions. You will have to switch between the use inside (WLAN via the WAP54G) and outside (the antenna on the rotator.) If that is OK, you'll need to get a NIC with an antenna connection, a pigtail, coaxial cable (feedline), coax connectors, the antenna, mast and rotator. You also need coax tools for attaching the connectors, as well as a good soldering iron. All told you're talking 200 - 500 pounds for all that, over and above the costs for the AP and NIC.
Suggestion: Start off slow. Get the WLAN going. Once you've played with that, and have learned a bit about how wireless networking actually works, then decide if you want to make the investment for the other kit.