Wirless Acccess Point

[Millay]

Hi all, i have only a limited knowledge of wirless networking, only ever installed broadband routers, I have since purchased a laptop and wish to connect to my win2k server, I have switches etc so dont need anything like that. I preferably would like to get a AP that plugs directly into my switch. so i can log onto my domain wirlessly? is this possible and what kind of product do ineed?

Many thanks
andy

[dilli-theclaw]

You can indeed just plug an access point into your switch

I'll let some others suggest which one to get (I used to use a belkin one) - but I now have a wireless router.

Here's the one i had for example.

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=31034

It also depends what speed your wireless card is? if it's only a 'b' one then you could save a few quid i guess and get a 'b' access point - but to be honest I'd get the 'g' one in the first place

[Aragorn]

I've had Linksys (router) for two years and had no probs. As the AP is just a cut down router I would happily recommend a Linksys 54G AP (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=45025)

HTH

[zovat]

Originally Posted by Aragorn

I've had Linksys (router) for two years and had no probs. As the AP is just a cut down router I would happily recommend a Linksys 54G AP (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=45025)

HTH

The linksys APs are pretty reliable (made by Cisco now), but it comes down to what manufacturer you prefer...
I would suggest that you stick to the known good brands, i.e. Linksys, Netgear and Belkin (I never thought I'd say nice things about belkin, but they are cheap and reliable these days).

As ever - Just my 2c