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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Copeland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 12:28 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Wireless network access
>
>
> 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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