Recommendation for AP

shade · 09-29-2003

Hi all I need a good recommendation for an AP. It will be for home use, so somewhat simple configuration is desired along with good security measures. Thanks for any help.

HITMONEY · 09-29-2003

What flava you looking for..

802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11a/b/g
802.11a/b
802.11b/g

Just messing with you... for home use 802.11b is fine. Don't waste your money on the hyped up 802.11g unless you are going to transfer large files between computers in your home.

Most DSL/Cable runs at 1.5mbs at most. 802.11b is 11mbs (real world 6-7mbs) so it is more than enough for surfing the web. Going to 802.11g will not increase youir internet speeds.. Don't believe the hype.

As for ap's ... you will get various opinions. I like Netgear, SMC, and Linksys for low cost entry and ease of setup.

The most important thing I can tell you is to search the manufactures website for firmware upgrades after you set the ap up. Almost every manufacturer has firmware upgrades for their ap's that are crucial for proper performance, and most consumers never utilize the newer firmware.

If cost is not an object look at the Proxim/ORiNOCO ap's. (my personal fav)

shade · 09-29-2003

Sorry

802.11b...

I tried a linksys AP but who would have though it didnt work right, actually at all. So I was think of something other than netgear. So SMC, Ill check into it, thanks.

HITMONEY · 09-29-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by shade
Sorry

802.11b...

I tried a linksys AP but who would have though it didnt work right, actually at all. So I was think of something other than netgear. So SMC, Ill check into it, thanks.

Do you still have the Linksys? or did you already return it?

We can pobably work through whatever prob you have with the linksys... most of us here including myself have ALOT of experience with WAP11's and BEFW11S4's (all 4 versions).

shade · 09-29-2003

Actually I returned it. After 4 hours of trying to pull an IP address from behind the AP I said f it. Simply it would log onto the AP, meaning pick up a signal, but no IP would be pulled form the router. All other machines in the LAN did just fine getting IP's. SO after making sure drivers were right, ports were fine, etc etc I returned the unit. So I am in need of another. Or a all in one would be useful.
Firewall SPI
Wireless router
VPN unit.

I saw the Netgear unit, but it didnt get too good of reviews.

gmiller220 · 09-29-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by shade
Actually I returned it. After 4 hours of trying to pull an IP address from behind the AP I said f it. Simply it would log onto the AP, meaning pick up a signal, but no IP would be pulled form the router. All other machines in the LAN did just fine getting IP's. SO after making sure drivers were right, ports were fine, etc etc I returned the unit. So I am in need of another. Or a all in one would be useful.
Firewall SPI
Wireless router
VPN unit.

I saw the Netgear unit, but it didnt get too good of reviews.

Lemme guess you were usingthe linksys client and the "default" profile with your ssid set in it correct? Yeah we setup linksys cards all the time at work and we have to create a new profile (with all the same settings) and then delete the default one. If we don't it will not pull an ip. Not so much an ap issue as it was a card issue.

HITMONEY · 09-29-2003

The first rule of Linksys products;

Do not use a Linksys client if using a Linksys AP.

shade · 09-29-2003

LOL dont use same brand for linksys!

Thanks for the input.

razta · 09-29-2003

Proxim (past orinoco radios) are good choices, but seem to have less range than other brands that have external antennas.
I have 5 linksys AP's (2 WAP11, 3 WAP54G) and they all work fine with the latest firmware.
Cisco rocks, but expensive.
My DLINK router works just fine for what it does.
Wanna hook up a desktop without cracking the case...get a linksys WET 11, they rock.

Just some of my suggestions.

09-29-2003	#1 (permalink)
shade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	Recommendation for AP Hi all I need a good recommendation for an AP. It will be for home use, so somewhat simple configuration is desired along with good security measures. Thanks for any help.

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razta PTP to PTMP Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tucson Posts: 150	Proxim (past orinoco radios) are good choices, but seem to have less range than other brands that have external antennas. I have 5 linksys AP's (2 WAP11, 3 WAP54G) and they all work fine with the latest firmware. Cisco rocks, but expensive. My DLINK router works just fine for what it does. Wanna hook up a desktop without cracking the case...get a linksys WET 11, they rock. Just some of my suggestions. __________________ <><><><><><><><><><><> Razta

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09-29-2003	#2 (permalink)
HITMONEY Who Wants Butter??? Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Pete Beach, FL. Posts: 529	What flava you looking for.. 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a/b/g 802.11a/b 802.11b/g Just messing with you... for home use 802.11b is fine. Don't waste your money on the hyped up 802.11g unless you are going to transfer large files between computers in your home. Most DSL/Cable runs at 1.5mbs at most. 802.11b is 11mbs (real world 6-7mbs) so it is more than enough for surfing the web. Going to 802.11g will not increase youir internet speeds.. Don't believe the hype. As for ap's ... you will get various opinions. I like Netgear, SMC, and Linksys for low cost entry and ease of setup. The most important thing I can tell you is to search the manufactures website for firmware upgrades after you set the ap up. Almost every manufacturer has firmware upgrades for their ap's that are crucial for proper performance, and most consumers never utilize the newer firmware. If cost is not an object look at the Proxim/ORiNOCO ap's. (my personal fav)

09-29-2003	#3 (permalink)
shade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	Sorry 802.11b... I tried a linksys AP but who would have though it didnt work right, actually at all. So I was think of something other than netgear. So SMC, Ill check into it, thanks.

09-29-2003	#5 (permalink)
shade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	Actually I returned it. After 4 hours of trying to pull an IP address from behind the AP I said f it. Simply it would log onto the AP, meaning pick up a signal, but no IP would be pulled form the router. All other machines in the LAN did just fine getting IP's. SO after making sure drivers were right, ports were fine, etc etc I returned the unit. So I am in need of another. Or a all in one would be useful. Firewall SPI Wireless router VPN unit. I saw the Netgear unit, but it didnt get too good of reviews.

09-29-2003	#7 (permalink)
HITMONEY Who Wants Butter??? Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Pete Beach, FL. Posts: 529	The first rule of Linksys products; Do not use a Linksys client if using a Linksys AP.

09-29-2003	#8 (permalink)
shade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	LOL dont use same brand for linksys! Thanks for the input.