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Old 07-03-2004, 01:27   #3
Brian D
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Re: Wireless network - the money pit

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Originally Posted by MovedGoalPosts
Well you could just add a router, and put the WAP on one of the router's ports, to serve the wireless enabled PCs, whilst the other hard wired devices remain attached by ethernet to the router.

Of course if you can make do with only the one PC, then the WAP can be connected direct to your modem, with your puter having it's wireless card.

*edit: Of course if you've realised your mistake quickly enough and not lost the packaging, you may be able to get an exchange depending on where you bought it.
I don't have any other hard-wired devices. I'm hoping the router will just sit quietly in a corner, minding its own business. From what you say, do I take it that a WAP is only of use in a set up where there is a mixture of wired and wireless connections?

Looks like e-Bay for the WAP54G then, unless someone can give me a reason for keeping it.
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