SBS2K and Wi-Fi

I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
WAP54G.
2. Give a static IP to access point?
3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?

I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log in
thru 1 IP?

IS it this easy?
Recommended?

-nn

Kevin
Sat May 22 20:57:27 CDT 2004

In essence, yes it's that easy. one access point can theoritically support
254 devices (workstations, printers, etc.). What's not easy to determine is
how many access points you may need (due to distance), and what other
devices may cause conflict or interference.

--
Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
"The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"


"NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> WAP54G.
> 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
>
> I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log in
> thru 1 IP?
>
> IS it this easy?
> Recommended?
>
> -nn
>
>

Jeff
Sat May 22 21:09:56 CDT 2004

I think that device can DHCP 254 adresses but can only have 32 concurrent
theoretical connections (in pratice less).

As Kevin indicates, the complexities are related to RF noise, placement and
configuring multiple nodes. A site survey by a professional Wireless
installer is a good idea if you have lots of devices that are mobile across
a large area with multiple machines generating RF noise.

The biggest mistake most people make is buying the equipmnet and then trying
to make it work for their environment. Generally you would want to let your
environment tell you what type of equipment to buy.

Selection of the device and type of attenna can make a lot of difference.

Feel free to contact me if you want more help.

Jeff Loucks
Available Technology ®
Solutions For Professionals ®
www.availabletechnology.com




"Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
news:OjBQhjGQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> In essence, yes it's that easy. one access point can theoritically support
> 254 devices (workstations, printers, etc.). What's not easy to determine
is
> how many access points you may need (due to distance), and what other
> devices may cause conflict or interference.
>
> --
> Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
>
>
> "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> > WAP54G.
> > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> >
> > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log
in
> > thru 1 IP?
> >
> > IS it this easy?
> > Recommended?
> >
> > -nn
> >
> >
>
>

Kevin
Sun May 23 08:23:04 CDT 2004

Actually the user guide for this device reports that a desgined limit is 65
connections - see pager 34 of their PDF documentation:
ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pdf/wap54g_ug.pdf

--
Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
"The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"


"Jeff L" <newsgroupsremoveandunderscore_jeff@availabletech.net> wrote in
message news:OwSjHsGQEHA.1432@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I think that device can DHCP 254 adresses but can only have 32 concurrent
> theoretical connections (in pratice less).
>
> As Kevin indicates, the complexities are related to RF noise, placement
and
> configuring multiple nodes. A site survey by a professional Wireless
> installer is a good idea if you have lots of devices that are mobile
across
> a large area with multiple machines generating RF noise.
>
> The biggest mistake most people make is buying the equipmnet and then
trying
> to make it work for their environment. Generally you would want to let
your
> environment tell you what type of equipment to buy.
>
> Selection of the device and type of attenna can make a lot of difference.
>
> Feel free to contact me if you want more help.
>
> Jeff Loucks
> Available Technology ®
> Solutions For Professionals ®
> www.availabletechnology.com
>
>
>
>
> "Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
> news:OjBQhjGQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > In essence, yes it's that easy. one access point can theoritically
support
> > 254 devices (workstations, printers, etc.). What's not easy to determine
> is
> > how many access points you may need (due to distance), and what other
> > devices may cause conflict or interference.
> >
> > --
> > Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> > "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
> >
> >
> > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
Linksys
> > > WAP54G.
> > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > >
> > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log
> in
> > > thru 1 IP?
> > >
> > > IS it this easy?
> > > Recommended?
> > >
> > > -nn
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Javier
Sun May 23 08:43:31 CDT 2004

Just to be clear... a WAP device is nothing more than a glorified hub (at
least that particular Linksys model). It doesn't have a DHCP server and all
the wireless devices get everything from the SBS box.

Answers to some of your questions:

> 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> WAP54G.

AFAIK-> WPA is newer and more secure than WEP. I know that with WEP the key
can be sniffed up and decrypted within a couple of hours (depending on the
wireless traffic)... I'm not sure about WPA.

> 2. Give a static IP to access point?

Either that or use a DHCP reservation. The only reason why you need to give
it a reservation is because you need to know the IP in order to access it
(to configure it).

> 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?

None. The WAP is just like a hub.

> Will multiple users be able to log in thru 1 IP?

No. Wireless devices will get DHCP from the server... again imagine a hub.

> IS it this easy?

Extremely.

> Recommended?

Personally, I don't like wireless networks that much. But, properly
implemented can be fairly secure... however, if your network requires to be
extremely secure then I would consider other options.

--
Javier [SBS MVP]

<< SBS ROCKS !!! >>

Jeff
Sun May 23 08:44:34 CDT 2004

Good follow up Kevin!

You run into bandwidth issues very quickly if you design for that though.
That is why in practice, you want to choose a more realistic number of users
per access point.

Jeff Loucks
Available Technology ®
Solutions For Professionals ®
www.availabletechnology.com


"Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
news:#F6ZoiMQEHA.3708@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Actually the user guide for this device reports that a desgined limit is
65
> connections - see pager 34 of their PDF documentation:
> ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pdf/wap54g_ug.pdf
>
> --
> Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
>
>
> "Jeff L" <newsgroupsremoveandunderscore_jeff@availabletech.net> wrote in
> message news:OwSjHsGQEHA.1432@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > I think that device can DHCP 254 adresses but can only have 32
concurrent
> > theoretical connections (in pratice less).
> >
> > As Kevin indicates, the complexities are related to RF noise, placement
> and
> > configuring multiple nodes. A site survey by a professional Wireless
> > installer is a good idea if you have lots of devices that are mobile
> across
> > a large area with multiple machines generating RF noise.
> >
> > The biggest mistake most people make is buying the equipmnet and then
> trying
> > to make it work for their environment. Generally you would want to let
> your
> > environment tell you what type of equipment to buy.
> >
> > Selection of the device and type of attenna can make a lot of
difference.
> >
> > Feel free to contact me if you want more help.
> >
> > Jeff Loucks
> > Available Technology ®
> > Solutions For Professionals ®
> > www.availabletechnology.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
> > news:OjBQhjGQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > In essence, yes it's that easy. one access point can theoritically
> support
> > > 254 devices (workstations, printers, etc.). What's not easy to
determine
> > is
> > > how many access points you may need (due to distance), and what other
> > > devices may cause conflict or interference.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> > > "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
> > >
> > >
> > > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
> Linksys
> > > > WAP54G.
> > > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > > >
> > > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to
log
> > in
> > > > thru 1 IP?
> > > >
> > > > IS it this easy?
> > > > Recommended?
> > > >
> > > > -nn
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jeff
Sun May 23 09:35:57 CDT 2004

That is right, on this model it does not work as a DHCP server. Thanks for
following up, Javier!

Jeff Loucks
Available Technology ®
Solutions For Professionals ®
www.availabletechnology.com

"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@remove.this.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:uFJUwvMQEHA.3532@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Just to be clear... a WAP device is nothing more than a glorified hub (at
> least that particular Linksys model). It doesn't have a DHCP server and
all
> the wireless devices get everything from the SBS box.
>
> Answers to some of your questions:
>
> > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> > WAP54G.
>
> AFAIK-> WPA is newer and more secure than WEP. I know that with WEP the
key
> can be sniffed up and decrypted within a couple of hours (depending on the
> wireless traffic)... I'm not sure about WPA.
>
> > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
>
> Either that or use a DHCP reservation. The only reason why you need to
give
> it a reservation is because you need to know the IP in order to access it
> (to configure it).
>
> > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
>
> None. The WAP is just like a hub.
>
> > Will multiple users be able to log in thru 1 IP?
>
> No. Wireless devices will get DHCP from the server... again imagine a hub.
>
> > IS it this easy?
>
> Extremely.
>
> > Recommended?
>
> Personally, I don't like wireless networks that much. But, properly
> implemented can be fairly secure... however, if your network requires to
be
> extremely secure then I would consider other options.
>
> --
> Javier [SBS MVP]
>
> << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
>
>

Mark
Sun May 23 10:04:46 CDT 2004

I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot the
unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to struggle
with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.

--
Sincerely,
Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
www.MCSE2000.com
www.AppLauncher.com



"NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> WAP54G.
> 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
>
> I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log in
> thru 1 IP?
>
> IS it this easy?
> Recommended?
>
> -nn
>
>

Kevin
Sun May 23 16:23:04 CDT 2004

I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no need
to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need to
reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2 years ago.
I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.

I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in not
affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors reported
that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.

As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants it,
evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things secure - use
enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.

--
Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
"The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"


"Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot the
> unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
struggle
> with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> www.MCSE2000.com
> www.AppLauncher.com
>
>
>
> "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on Linksys
> > WAP54G.
> > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> >
> > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log
in
> > thru 1 IP?
> >
> > IS it this easy?
> > Recommended?
> >
> > -nn
> >
> >
>
>

Jeff
Mon May 24 07:37:01 CDT 2004

I agree with Kevin,

SMC and Netgear make good product. Again though you really have to know what
the environment is because their are more specialized products that make
sense in many circumstances.

I think we lost the thread creator though so I won't go any deeper.

Cheers guys.

Jeff Loucks
Available Technology ®
Solutions For Professionals ®
www.availabletechnology.com


"Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
news:OBSb2uQQEHA.2412@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no
need
> to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need to
> reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2 years
ago.
> I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.
>
> I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
> solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in not
> affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors
reported
> that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.
>
> As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants it,
> evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things secure -
use
> enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.
>
> --
> Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
>
>
> "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot
the
> > unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
> struggle
> > with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
> >
> > --
> > Sincerely,
> > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > www.MCSE2000.com
> > www.AppLauncher.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
Linksys
> > > WAP54G.
> > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > >
> > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log
> in
> > > thru 1 IP?
> > >
> > > IS it this easy?
> > > Recommended?
> > >
> > > -nn
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Netnathan
Mon May 24 12:31:08 CDT 2004

Go deeper...by all means.
No...you didn't loose me. I was just following the conversation on how many
connections I could get, and of course this thread was not monitored over
the weekend (forgot).
Will fire up wireless today and let you know what happens.

-nn

"Jeff L" <newsgroupsremoveandunderscore_jeff@availabletech.net> wrote in
message news:eGLLMvYQEHA.3660@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I agree with Kevin,
>
> SMC and Netgear make good product. Again though you really have to know
what
> the environment is because their are more specialized products that make
> sense in many circumstances.
>
> I think we lost the thread creator though so I won't go any deeper.
>
> Cheers guys.
>
> Jeff Loucks
> Available Technology ®
> Solutions For Professionals ®
> www.availabletechnology.com
>
>
> "Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
> news:OBSb2uQQEHA.2412@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no
> need
> > to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need to
> > reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2 years
> ago.
> > I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.
> >
> > I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
> > solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in
not
> > affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors
> reported
> > that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.
> >
> > As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants it,
> > evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things secure -
> use
> > enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.
> >
> > --
> > Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> > "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
> >
> >
> > "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> > news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot
> the
> > > unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
> > struggle
> > > with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sincerely,
> > > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > > www.MCSE2000.com
> > > www.AppLauncher.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
> Linksys
> > > > WAP54G.
> > > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > > >
> > > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to
log
> > in
> > > > thru 1 IP?
> > > >
> > > > IS it this easy?
> > > > Recommended?
> > > >
> > > > -nn
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Mark
Mon May 24 21:05:49 CDT 2004

Dlink and SMC were MUCH better than Linksys. You can secure wireless with
RADIUS and VPN in lieu of WEP and actually get better security....setting
that up though is a bigger PITA. I noticed a lot of apps don't run well of
that type of bandwidth....many people use it for email and surfing with
success.

--
Sincerely,
Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
www.MCSE2000.com
www.AppLauncher.com



"Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
news:OBSb2uQQEHA.2412@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no
need
> to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need to
> reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2 years
ago.
> I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.
>
> I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
> solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in not
> affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors
reported
> that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.
>
> As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants it,
> evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things secure -
use
> enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.
>
> --
> Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
>
>
> "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot
the
> > unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
> struggle
> > with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
> >
> > --
> > Sincerely,
> > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > www.MCSE2000.com
> > www.AppLauncher.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
Linksys
> > > WAP54G.
> > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > >
> > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to log
> in
> > > thru 1 IP?
> > >
> > > IS it this easy?
> > > Recommended?
> > >
> > > -nn
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Netnathan
Tue May 25 12:14:37 CDT 2004

Anybody ever assigned a PDA as a user (computer)?
How?
Firewall client install?

-nn

"Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
news:ud2QNzfQEHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Dlink and SMC were MUCH better than Linksys. You can secure wireless with
> RADIUS and VPN in lieu of WEP and actually get better security....setting
> that up though is a bigger PITA. I noticed a lot of apps don't run well
of
> that type of bandwidth....many people use it for email and surfing with
> success.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> www.MCSE2000.com
> www.AppLauncher.com
>
>
>
> "Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
> news:OBSb2uQQEHA.2412@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no
> need
> > to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need to
> > reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2 years
> ago.
> > I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.
> >
> > I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
> > solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in
not
> > affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors
> reported
> > that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.
> >
> > As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants it,
> > evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things secure -
> use
> > enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.
> >
> > --
> > Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> > "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
> >
> >
> > "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> > news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly reboot
> the
> > > unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
> > struggle
> > > with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sincerely,
> > > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > > www.MCSE2000.com
> > > www.AppLauncher.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
> Linksys
> > > > WAP54G.
> > > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > > >
> > > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to
log
> > in
> > > > thru 1 IP?
> > > >
> > > > IS it this easy?
> > > > Recommended?
> > > >
> > > > -nn
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jeff
Tue May 25 15:31:32 CDT 2004

I would make a new post regarding this.


"Netnathan .net>" <n.a.smith@att<nospam> wrote in message
news:OA7vKvnQEHA.1892@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Anybody ever assigned a PDA as a user (computer)?
> How?
> Firewall client install?
>
> -nn
>
> "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> news:ud2QNzfQEHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Dlink and SMC were MUCH better than Linksys. You can secure wireless
with
> > RADIUS and VPN in lieu of WEP and actually get better
security....setting
> > that up though is a bigger PITA. I noticed a lot of apps don't run well
> of
> > that type of bandwidth....many people use it for email and surfing with
> > success.
> >
> > --
> > Sincerely,
> > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > www.MCSE2000.com
> > www.AppLauncher.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]" <kweilbacMVP@gte.net> wrote in message
> > news:OBSb2uQQEHA.2412@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > I have used the std Linksys router (BEFSR11/41) without issues -ie, no
> > need
> > > to reboot the box on a regular basis, as Mark has indicated. The need
to
> > > reboot the Linksys router was a known factor, but that was like 2
years
> > ago.
> > > I cannot say I have any experience with Linksys wireless.
> > >
> > > I started using SMC wireless 2 years ago because when searching for a
> > > solution with WEP encryption, the SMC device did much, much better in
> not
> > > affecting overall bandwidth when WEP ius enabled. Some ther vendors
> > reported
> > > that bandwidth would be cut 30%-50% with WEP enabled.
> > >
> > > As far as not liking wireless, all I cna say is that everyone wants
it,
> > > evenryone expects it - so we need to do our best to make things
secure -
> > use
> > > enctryption, use strong passwords, and monitor traffic.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Kevin Weilbacher [SBS-MVP]
> > > "The days pass by so quickly now, the nights are seldom long"
> > >
> > >
> > > "Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OAr0JdNQEHA.3452@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > I have had several issues with Linksys and having to constantly
reboot
> > the
> > > > unti every few weeks. But these "toy" wireless units are going to
> > > struggle
> > > > with a lot of bandwidth, that is why they sell those higher $ ones.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Sincerely,
> > > > Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> > > > www.MCSE2000.com
> > > > www.AppLauncher.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "NetNathan" <n.a.smith@nospam-att.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:uldK54EQEHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > I want to add Wi-Fi to my domain, for access from the plant floor.
> > > > > 1. Just add an access point with WEP or WPA security? Plan on
> > Linksys
> > > > > WAP54G.
> > > > > 2. Give a static IP to access point?
> > > > > 3. Will I have to do any other configuration from the server?
> > > > >
> > > > > I think something is missing here. Will multiple users be able to
> log
> > > in
> > > > > thru 1 IP?
> > > > >
> > > > > IS it this easy?
> > > > > Recommended?
> > > > >
> > > > > -nn
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>