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For WDS try DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com) its free,
We changed from SVEASOFT to this and now we run 16 * wrt54g (even v5) in
a WDS network with this and works great
A.
Lewis G Rosenthal wrote:
> Hi, Larry!
>
> On 06/10/06 01:57 am, Larry Tawa thus wrote :
>> In <157159.21.32.40.04.06.2006@independence.carrier>, on 06/05/2006
>> at 12:33 AM, "Lewis G Rosenthal" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
>> said:
>>
>> Hi Lewis,
>>
>>
> <snip>
>> Questions for your Wi-Fi presentation - no need to answer here. (1) what
>> routers are you recommending that handle 802.11a - WRT54G do not handle
>> 802.11a. (2) for (1) what firmware?
>> (3) in theory routers from different brands should connect if they have
>> the capability with WDS; the reality I believe is problematic unless the
>> routers have the same firmware. True or false? (4) What would you
>> recommend if one has different routers which fail to connect via WDS,
>> what
>> other option would you recommend. (5) what websites are you referring
>> your
>> clients to antennaes? Are you focusing on the router antennae or
>> adding a
>> PCCARD to say a laptop and then adding an external antennae? (6)
>> amplification of signal seems less a priority than antennaes. In what
>> situation are you cranking up the routers power signal?
> Excellent food for discussion. (I'm using 802.11a now, myself, so this
> should fit in well with the experience I'm gleaning). I'm also quite
> familiar with the Talisman firmware, and your setup makes quite a bit
> of sense to me.
>
> WDS is something I try to touch on, but which never quite gets enough
> coverage; I'll be sure to expand on this.
>
> I'll have to review my list of add-on vendors and update that slide
> (antennas, pigtails, reflectors, etc.).
>
> Sheer power vs attenuation: Excellent point.
>
> Thanks so much for the feedback!!!!
>
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