[Pen] New AP needed

[Gavin Hanover]

you don't fly from DTW to LAX 18 hours a day, every day, unless you're a
pilot.

last i read on dd-wrt on WAP54G was it works, but not recommended. probably
because it only has one network port, where the WRT54G has multiple?

i haven't had much luck in the AP area in the last 5 years. previous
employer had a d-link that worked 1/2 the time. i had a netgear that was
so-so, until it died last year. replaced with a used WAP54G that was again
so-so. replaced that with a cisco RV120W that has been pretty good so far.
better range than anything i've used in the past (including older cisco
hardware), some basic VLAN and QOS abilities (i can create separate
wireless SSIDs on different VLANs, one for me, one for the neighbors to
piggy back on, and give me 90% max bandwidth and neighbors 10%).

that said, anyone want to buy a PIX501 (10 user license)? $30 + shipping.

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On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM, Mike Williams <mike at datavibe.net> 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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