On 6 Aug 2006 19:37:02 -0700, "Spacey Spade" <spaceygum@hotpop.com> wrote:
: [snip]
: > Anyway, depending on the answer I am now down to looking for a wireless
: > client bridge that can handle multiple MAC addresses or a single MAC
: > address and have the following requirements:
: >
: > - 802.11b/g, and hopefully also 802.11a
: > - external antenna connector
:
: If that wasn't complicated enough, I've added:
:
: - decent internal processor, flash and, um... non-flash memory
: - effective isotropic radiated power that is close to the legal 100mW
:
: For example, I saw a list at a certain retailer, which showed
: "transmitted power" dbm number for only 1/3 of their 70+ models of
: access points. I'm not sure what transmitted power means, but none of
: the models went over 20dbm, which is the legal limit (=100mW). Some
: had only 12dbm, which is awful (=16mW). You could put a high gain
: antenna on the cheapie 12dbm model, and come out the same as a 20dbm
: model.
:
: A little knowlege is a dangerous thing.
"Drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring."