From owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Thu Jan 20 20:32:35 2005 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.FreeBSD.org (mx1.freebsd.org [216.136.204.125]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3BA9716A4CE for ; Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:32:35 +0000 (GMT) Received: from pop-a065d01.pas.sa.earthlink.net (pop-a065d01.pas.sa.earthlink.net [207.217.121.248]) by mx1.FreeBSD.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 066F443D3F for ; Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:32:35 +0000 (GMT) (envelope-from rperry4@earthlink.net) Received: from dialup-4.250.48.38.dial1.weehawken1.level3.net ([4.250.48.38] helo=sphinx.alpha.domain) by pop-a065d01.pas.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1Criyn-0003Nl-00 for freebsd-questions@freebsd.org; Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:32:34 -0800 Received: from sphinx.alpha.domain (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by sphinx.alpha.domain (8.12.9p2/8.12.9) with ESMTP id j0KKb9Br001055 for ; Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:37:10 -0500 (EST) (envelope-from rperry4@earthlink.net) Received: (from rperry@localhost) by sphinx.alpha.domain (8.12.9p2/8.12.9/Submit) id j0KKb85H001054 for freebsd-questions@freebsd.org; Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:37:08 -0500 (EST) (envelope-from rperry4@earthlink.net) X-Authentication-Warning: sphinx.alpha.domain: rperry set sender to rperry4@earthlink.net using -f Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:37:07 -0500 From: Bob Perry To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Message-ID: <20050120203707.GB302@sphinx.alpha.domain> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.2.1i Subject: Basic Info on Wireless Router Installation and Performance X-BeenThere: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list List-Id: User questions List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:32:35 -0000 Just joined an ISP that has agreed to provide residential DSL service. Their service is normally limited to commercial operations but they made the offer based on the fact that my OS was FreeBSD. At this stage we have determined that only one of three phone jacks in my apartment is able to sync-up with the DSL. The options, thus far, are to fix the inside phone wiring or install a wireless router. I know little about wireless routers but have started some research and will continue. However, thought I would also touch base with the mailing list to see what information/experience members are willing to pass along. Would appreciate it you would direct me to relevant resource material for further review. If you have the time, please respond with your thoughts re hardware/software, installation, stability, and security issues as they relate to wireless routers and FreeBSD. I also just purchased the 5.3 CD set and will replace my 4.9 box with it. Thanks, Bob Perry -- I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed. FreeBSD 4.9-RELEASE-p2 #0