[Pen] New AP needed

Mike Williams mike at datavibe.net
Fri Jan 13 04:55:01 CET 2012


According to my quick google, I see that the bullet is a 1000mw (1 watt)  
AP...for under $50.

Did I read it wrong?

.270

-----Original message-----
From: darkcube <darkcube at datavibe.net>
To: pen at lists.hackerspaces.org
Sent: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 03:44:35 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Pen] New AP needed

get a linksys WRT610N. flash it to the E3000 eeprom ID, then install a build  
of tomato for the E3000.

alternately, buy a bullet2hp and call it a day.

 - 'cube [DTM]

On Jan 12, 2012, at 20:12 PM, Mike Williams wrote:

> Last I remember about this ancient AP is that you can run that on it.
> 
> I suppose another option is to build/buy a pair of antennae to screw in.
> 
> What the hell is with all the protect-the-consumer-with-ultra-low  
power-microwave emitters?  Seriously, a plane ride from DTW to LAX bombards  
the passengers with far higher frequency and shittons more energy than  
taping a wap54g to one's balls.
> 
> .270
> 
> 
> -----Original message-----
> From: Cameron Hanover <orange1 at gmail.com>
> To: pen at lists.hackerspaces.org
> Sent: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 01:58:53 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [Pen] New AP needed
> 
> I've read (but have no experience with) many APs can get better range
> when you install dd-wrt. Let's you up the wattage, or some such.
> 
> -cth
> 
>   Chaos was the law of nature.  Order was the dream of man.
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Mike Williams wrote:
> > Anyone have any advice on a b/g/n (b not needed, just kinda nice) access
> > point that has good to great range?  I currently have an ancient linksys
> > wap54g.  It is on the side of the house (inside) and it totally sucks  
for
> > range when on the outside of that wall...it sucks.
> >
> > So, if anyone has experience with a good AP, let me know.  Budget isn't  
a
> > concern, but under 200 (150) would be nice.
> >
> > I have used a half dozen different clients, all with similar issues.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > .270
> >
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