Wireless ethernet?
Derek Atkins
warlord at MIT.EDU
Wed Aug 8 04:20:12 EDT 2001
Access points definitely make sense in larger networks. They may not
be necessary in a small in-home environment where you can just use
ad-hoc mode.
I prefer an access point so I don't need a _computer_ for
connectivity, just the network infrastructure. Much less
power required for this configuration (fewer UPSes). May
laptop already has a UPS ;)
-derek
"Jack Coats" <Jack at coats.org> writes:
> Question on access points?
>
> What is the REASON we need access points versus just a computer
> with a 802.11b card in it? Security? Config Management?
> Because it is something else to sell?
>
> A friend says he uses his home PC with a card in it and his Linux
> laptop very nicely. I want to go wireless, but am trying to figure
> my 'cheapest' way :)
>
> ... Thanks ...Jack
>
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