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Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:22:38 +1000
From: "Ed Durrant" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
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Subject: Re: [OS2Wireless] portable access point



os24u wrote:
> Looking for a portable wireless access point that can be a client for a wired nic.  Does it make a difference between 802.11b & g for
> connecting at hotels/hotspots?
>
> Interesting choices:
> Asus wl-330g
> Dlink dwl-g730ap
> Airwire 5480ap
> Belkin f5d7233 
>
> There are some standard size routers that can also be AP clients which have Power over Ethernet.  Would like to use access point without
> needing another ac power adapter.   So usb or poe seem necessary.  Does POE require another kit to use power for AP from nic?
>
> Comments on above models appreciated.  Airwire seems the nicest though cannot find any place in North America to buy it.
>
>         Cal
>
>
>
>   
Slowly most public access points are changing to 802.11G and in some 
cases not accepting B, so better to go with G. The client (your side) 
will switch down to B if required to.

I've new used any of these devices, however I have seen several people 
refer to the dlink device as being good.

Don't go USB connection - you wont be able to connect to it from eCS / 
OS/2 as simply (if at all) - better to go with ethernet, perhaps POE but 
only if you have a fallback to using a power supply as some laptops may 
not have the capability of powering and external ethernet device - best 
to check with your laptop manufacturer if this is possible.

Cheers/2

Ed.

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