[windows2000] Re: Wireless Access Points
- From: "Greg Reese" <GReese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 08:55:30 -0400
I have been running three healthcare facilities for two years on D-Link
DWL-900AP+ access points and we have not had a single problem with them.
At $88 each, if one does die I am not going to get bent out of shape
replacing it.
If a $900 Proxim or Cisco AP dies, it's a big deal to replace. I have
to call them, prove I know what I am doing to their level 1 tech, then
re-explain it to their level 2 tech when it finally gets elevated, then
the third guy gets involved and I get an RMA. If I'm lucky, I'll have a
new AP the next day at some point. Probably late afternoon because next
day doesn't mean next morning. If a D-Link dies, I am going to ask
someone to run to Office Depot and by a new one, plug it into the
network and I'll configure it from there. Throw the bad one in the
trash and move on with life.
Greg
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From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Andrew Duey
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 8:40 AM
To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [windows2000] Re: Wireless Access Points
I must say I've had the same luck with Linksys, Netgear, and D-link when
it comes to AP's. I've run all three and for some reason they only seem
to last a few months (the linksys lasted the longest which was 4). I
deal with a lot of home networks so I work a lot with these brands and
I'd never expect any of them to last more than 2 years even in a light
use home enviroment.
Sadly I feel there's two classes: Home & Enterprise. I can't afford the
enterprise (nor can most small businesses) and the home grade just
sucks. I'm waiting for a small to medium sized business grade to come
out but as of yet I haven't found anything that covers that middle
ground.
--Andrew Duey, MCSE
Duey's Computer Service, Inc.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Malczewski <mailto:jmalczewski@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 2:14 PM
Subject: [windows2000] Re: Wireless Access Points
I have the NetGear MA40-something.. Had it turned off for over
a year and when I plugged it back in, it went right back to work. Two
antennas, decent coverage range, good compatibility (I have one 3COM
card and one NetGear card).
Whatever you get, my only recommendation is stay away from
LinkSys...
-----Original Message-----
From: Freitas, Eduardo
[mailto:Eduardo.Freitas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 2:21 PM
To: 'windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [windows2000] Wireless Access Points
Hey guys,
Do you have any recommendation (for a home user) on
Wireless Access Points (802.11 b)? Cost/Benefit
Regards,
Eduardo
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