Hi Folks, I have finally found what I am looking for (i Think), it is the Syslink WAP11, plugs into a standard rj45 eth port on a hub and does not need to be managed (so I am told).
However, some bell is ringing in my head about Syslink, I am sure someone mentioned to stay clear of them, I have looked back over all the replies but only find (bad) reference to D-Link. Is syslink gear OK? Colin suggested sticking a Wireless card in my wired PC and using it as a router. i like the idea as it would be cheaper but how difficult is it (remembering I took about two weeks to get a simple LAN up)? My set up is a Linux box with firewall & IP Masq~ . On the 'out' side I have ISDN to my ISP and on the 'In' side Eth0 which goes to my hub and other Win & Linux(client) PC's. I do not understand anything about routing but guess I would have to assign the Wlan card an IP in my existing 192.168.0.0/24 range and <somehow> arrange for it to re-transmit any packets meant for Eth0, or would the WLAN become Eth0:0? Any Help would be appreciated either on Syslink gear or a measure of how difficult it would be to set up Colin's idea, I am very much a newbie! Best wishes Mike RE: [scottish] Wireless Hub Vendor?. On Monday 11 March 2002 16:03, you wrote: > Hi there, > > Does anyone know where I can get a wireless access point that will plug > into an existing wired 10/100BaseT Hub using Rj45? I have tried 3com, > Belkin and Intel but they all seem to be USB and made for Windows. > > Also, does anyone have any knowledge of why these devices need to be driven > with Windows Software, when I mention Linux to vendors they seem confussed > and I do not have enough knowledge to help them! > > Any Help appreciated > > > Cheers > > Mike > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > http://www.lug.org.uk http://www.linuxportal.co.uk > http://www.linuxjob.co.uk http://www.linuxshop.co.uk > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.lug.org.uk http://www.linuxportal.co.uk http://www.linuxjob.co.uk http://www.linuxshop.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------
