[plug] new wireless AP

W.Kenworthy billk at iinet.net.au
Thu Nov 25 10:45:41 WST 2010


Thanks Jon, Ive "sprung" for one of the buffalo units, but the Cisco
would my choice for a commercial environment - they seem to be good,
solid units.  My only concern is its not on the DDWRT compatibility list
so probably is limited to IOS.

BillK




On Thu, 2010-11-25 at 02:11 +0800, Jon wrote:
> Hi Bill, 
> I use the Cisco 857W for all my SOHO sites.
> Support is spot on and quite fast in helping you set them up if you do not
> know the IOS language.  The Adv Security IOS can handle multiple SSID,
> Multiple VPN, firewalling, etc.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-bounces at plug.org.au [mailto:plug-bounces at plug.org.au] On Behalf
> Of W.Kenworthy
> Sent: Saturday, 20 November 2010 8:07 AM
> To: PLUG
> Subject: [plug] new wireless AP
> 
> I am about to pass my old access point onto one of the kids to use on
> moving out of home.  So I am looking for a new one!
> 
> The linksys WRT150N with DDWRT has worked well for a few years, though
> it cant do vlans.  As it seems the latest linksys devices are poorly
> designed/constructed hardware with lots of dissatisfied users I am
> looking at what else is out there?
> 
> Requirements are N mode, DDWRT or openwrt capable, multiple SSID with
> vlan ability.  It will be bridged to a linux box which does all the
> vlan/firewall/routing.
> 
> The Buffalo Technology Nfiniti WZR-HP-G300NH looks interesting - anyone
> used these or other Buffalo gear at all?
> (http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless/routers-and-access-points/airs
> tation-nfiniti-wireless-n-high-power-router-access-point-wzr-hp-g300nh/)
> 
> 
> BillK
> 
> 
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