> to give wireless access to the Bistro. Get a DSL line (or cable or
> clipper or whatever), plug in an AirPort, and walk downstairs. You'll
> certainly have coverage. You don't even have to open the net up to
I noticed the Airport says it only serves 10 users...
I also asked previously (here) about multipoint access on the pcmcia
cards, and was told only that linux doesn't support that feature :/
So, can anyone elaborate on how many points the orinoco or other
cards are capable of connecting with simultaneously??
I really think its a big deal in terms of scalability...
Users will no doubt congregate in "hot zones" until further
coverage could be attained; I again point out that the Linksys
WNAP is $270, no $250 now, and says it handles 32 users with
the usual hardware encryption... I guess it's not shipping
immediately, but tigerdirect (where I saw the 250) says 2 weeks.
hmm...
I couldn't find any linux support on the linksys site pertaining
to their WAP11 (the bunny-eared friend), but the fact that there
_is_ linux support for many other devices they have (but not their
pcmcia card either, which is also cheaper than the orinoco) keeps
me suspicious of the potential.
it would be sweet to see just a cable/dsl-modem and another small
device at our favorite coffee shops; I agree that those are the places
that would benefit most from attracting net users. also places like
the 5th street market, various other neighborhood shopping centers,
bus/train stations, malls... yeah.
The specs linksys offers on its product as is are impressive;
11mbps up to 164' indoor and 820' out;
down to 1mbps at up to 492' indoor and 1640' out !!!
fun fun
ben
