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Old 04-23-2008, 11:52 PM
jpsga
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Default Re: Access Point


"Pen" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> jpsga wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create an
>> access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been operational for
>> several years.
>>
>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little success.
>> I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor communicates with
>> the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine.
>>
>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP?
>>
>> Observation and/or comments appreciated.
>>
>> Jim

> Get the docs here;
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...ypage=download
>
> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable as an
> access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure it wired
> though.


Pen,
Thanks for the input.

Do not know what 'Configure it wired through' Means.
Can you clarify?
Jim



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