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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:56:50 EST5EDT4,M4.1,M10.5
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From:  Lewis G Rosenthal <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
To:  os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com
Subject: [OS2Wireless] Buffalo AirStation WBR-G54

I doubt that you'll see a box which contains a DSL bridge in it, 
Charles. This is mainly due to the disparate nature of the components. 
Many DSL providers only support one particular model of DSL bridge 
(e.g., Westell WireSpeed), as many cable providers only support (and/or 
deploy) a single cable interface (e.g., Motorola Surfboard 5200).

Combining a router and a switch makes a lot of sense, as the router may 
then be teamed with whatever is on the backend (even an analog modem, in 
some cases), an this obviates the need to purchase a second box to split 
the signal (switch). Likewise, combining a router, a switch, and a 
wireless access point makes sense. However, going farther in the other 
direction (i.e., closer the service closet) doesn't as the units become 
too descript. In fact, I would argue that even decoupling the AP from 
the switch and router makes more sense, so that the AP may be upgraded 
without tossing the rest of the package.


As far as the Buffalo AP is concerned, I haven't used one yet. I did 
purchase that 54g PC card for my client today, though ($60 at CompUSA - 
I hate that place, but it sure was nice to be able to walk in and pull 
one from the shelf), so I'll have something to report on the performance 
of the card soon.

Charles McCallister wrote:

>Has anyone seen this new router: 
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> > http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/article.php/2239031 
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>and are there any routers that contain an internal DSL modem? 
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> Charles 
> [13:04 CT, 20-Aug-03] 
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