On Monday 15 November 2004 14:29, Magnus Lawrie wrote: > hi, > > I want to set up a home network with both wires and wireless. I got hold > of a few bits of kit: a D-Link modem; wireless router; wireless AP. > Unfortunately the wireless router doesn't appear to work. So I am trying > to figure out my best option. I am considering these: > > 1. get the wireless router fixed (minimum £15) What is wrong with the wireless router? Who quoted £15? Got lots of old powerbricks if its a PSU issue. > 2. buy a new router and use the existing AP to implement wireless > functionality on the network. > > 3. build a router from an old 386 (if I can find one amongst the > debris). I guess this would work out as expensive as the 4port router > once I had purchased a coupe of network cards and a hub. I have a couple of P90 class boards here that you are welcome to. They will have sufficient RAM for the purpose. I was intending to use them for Smoothwall boxes but I think I could spare you one. I'm sure I can find a case and PSU to suit as well. Cant help you with a hub though or old NICs cos again they will do for Smoothwalls :-( Shout soon cos Im about to trawl the old m/bs for unknackered smoothing caps to try and rescue some newer boards. > So if option 2 is the most sensible (without going to the expense of > buying a complete new all-in-one modem/router/AP) will it work and can I > expect any pitfalls in setting this up. > > Oh, and it's a network of PCs and MACs if that should be at all relevant > (but I guess not). > > thanks and regards, > > magnus > > _______________________________________________ > Scottish mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
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