Re: limited 802.11b range, SMC WAP/USR client, multiple WAPS, 802.11a as an alternative?

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From: Gary Funck
Date: Thu, 02 May 2002 23:15

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"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 1 May 2002 14:40:21 -0700, "Gary Funck" <gary@intrepid.com>
> wrote:
>
> >> >SMC7004AWBR - 4 port router/firewall, 802.11b WAP, with printer server
> >>
> >> Garbage.  Limited features and configuration options.
> >
> >I'll grant you that. And limited debugging-related (ie, none) feedback as
> >well. However, this unit does get reasonably high marks for transmission
> >range,
>
> Where did you see those "high marks".
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com
> ???

Jeff,
Thanks for the excellent info.  I've done a bit more experimenting, and may
have a little more to report in future note. In the meantime, here's a link
to a "lab test" and review of most of the well-known offerings that seemed
to give the SMC decent marks in terms of range and function:
http://www.networkcomputing.com/1222/1222f2.html

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