Re: [BAWUG] WAP54G Comments and info

[Stuart Normanton]

Pleased to hear you have the link working.   With regards to reducing your output(tx) power Cisco is the only manufacturer, I know of, that allows this. If your budget allows Cisco 350BR units would suit nicely and they also incorporate POE. Really they are built for this sort of operation and could easily be secured inside a weatherproof box, etc.   http://www.nycwireless.net/articles/poe/ for a DIY POE guide if you decide on an alternative setup.   Also worth mentioning the Orinoco Wavepoint-II (picked up for a comparatively small cost on eBay) operates from standard PCMCIA cards (includes two wireless interfaces) and has the ability to function with POE units (marketed by avaya/orinoco).   The database idea you mentioned seems a good one, but then im not a web designer so can't really offer any advice there.   All the best. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:28 PM Subject: [BAWUG] WAP54G Comments and info 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