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The WAN port on the hub has the cross over part built in. You need
a cross over cable for this just like you would need a cross over
cable if you directly connected two NIC cards on two laptops (not
using a hub or switch). I don't know all the specifics, but it
crosses the TX & RX signals (I think). Get both cables, only one of
them will work.
I must admit I did not look closely enough at the specs of the USR
vs. Netgear. I need to look at that better for what I need to get
for my house.
- Wayne Copeland
>>> [log in to unmask] 10/19/03 12:43:13 PM >>>
Well, I can see just connecting the LAN side of the 8054 to the
hub. From
our existing hub, we have an ethernet cable that runs to a jack in
the
midddle of the first floor of our house that is an ideal access
point
location. But, why must one use a crossover cable rather than a
straighthrough?
Compared to the Net Gear A/P, the new USR appear to test with
greater data
throughput rates and substantially greater effective range. The
range is
the advantage that we seek.
Tommy Holmes, Jr.
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713.621.5666
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Copeland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 12:28 PM
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> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Wireless network access
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> I beg to differ. The 8054 has a 4 port switch built in. Simply
> connect the unit to your existing switch/hub to one of the 4
ports
> (not the WAN side) with a crossover cable and it will work as an
> access point. Be sure to turn off the features you don't need
like
> the DHCP server in the 8054.
>
> Personally I'd look around at other options for access points.
The
> Netgear WG602 is just an access point and can be found for under
> $100.00.
>
> - Wayne Copeland
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