> I am trying to figure out my project of 2 buildings with 4 access points for > about 50 users. Budget is a HUGE concern. > > Is there access point (802.11B) that can act as an AP and a repeater? I would > have 4 access points with big omnidirectional antennas attached to opposite > corners of the roofs and and one of them would have connectionc to captive > portal server. > I would like to stick to off-the-shelf hardware, but do not mind hacked > firmware. I just want my volunteers to be able to do maintenance without me. > BTW, I have tons of those SBC wireless access points on channel 6, I would like > to keep mine on 11 > Thanks, > Apollo
Look for anything with WDS (Wireless Distribution System), essentially what you want. However this will have a nice big impact on your potential bandwith. Quick google shows... http://domino.mms.de/tech.nsf/0/1a9c86eb443622a1c1256c240030713c/$FILE/TB-04 6.pdf for an explanation. Good luck. -- general wireless list, a bawug thing <http://www.bawug.org/> [un]subscribe: http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
