[BAWUG] WAP54G Comments and info

[Richy.fennell]

Hello Everyone, I have been looking into seting up a wireless bridge between 2 companies (1.6 mile) and i have recieved some great support from peeps on this list, Thanks   I have tested the link with 2 x hyperlink 15db mini grid antennas and my orinoco based cards and. I could happily get 11mbps. I now have to purchase the wireless units. I have been looking at the new WAP54G from linksys. I believe 2 of these will bridge together nicely and i have heard that they have POE (Power over Ethernet) capabilities too.   Does anyone have any experience with these units?   Is there anywhere i can find out about the POE specification, it looks like i will have to make a box to splice the power into the Ethernet lead but i am unsure which leads are free?   Does anyone know how i can attenuate the broadcast power without affecting my sensitivity. IE, i am exceeding legal limits at the moment, so i would like to drop my output power but not drop my sensitivity?   Also, would people be interested if a table (Database) was setup where everyone could input there wireless link details. EG recieve sense/distance/SNR/equipment used/comments etc etc. This would allow other users to make comparisons with similar gear. It could also highlight to some users that there system is working under par.   Thanks   Richy   --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 27/01/2003