On Wed, Feb 01 2012, bi...@iinet.net.au wrote: > > > On 02/02/2012, at 9:08, Allan Gottlieb <gottl...@nyu.edu> wrote: > >> I have a linksys wrt54G that is acting a little funny. >> >> Since my new laptop supports 1Gig wired ethernet and the wrt is 100Meg, >> I should upgrade even if the "funny" turns out to be just a config error >> on my laptop. >> >> This is a home system. >> >> My requirements are modest. >> >> 1. >= 4 wired ethernet ports for systems/devices (at least 1 port 1Gig) >> 2. Wireless access point 802.11 b/g (n would be nice; a ok) >> 3. dhcp (with settable addresses see below*) >> 4. Availability in U.S. >> >> * I am actually running the so-called "tomato firmware". The std >> firmware did not let me set specific dhcp addresses for specific >> sources. This is important to me. My laptop is 192.168.1.70, one >> printer is .50, the other .55, two other laptops are .72, and .75., >> Hence an /etc/hosts file lets each machine access the others by name >> >> My isp cablevision/optonline provides a modem with a wired ethernet >> port. The router/wap should have an ethernet port (beyond the 4 above) >> to accept the modem output (I realize it is all bidirectional). >> >> Suggestions? >> >> thanks, >> allan gottlieb >> > You can expect best case of 50% thru put for wifi (I.e., 50Mbs), and usually > much less. Think overhead for encryption, error recovery, and speed > reduction for distance. Add to that most wifi speeds on the box come from > the marketing department ... > > Then, if you are in a crowded (rf wise) environment, have an old 802.11b > (10Mb) device in range and the antennas are more than few meters apart, > someone is cooking dinner in the microwave, ... > > Wired or wireless ... No contest! > > W.Kenworthy
I am asking for a recommendation of a router/wap. I know the wired/wireless tradeoffs. thanks, allan
