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Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:12:28 -0600
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Subject: FreeBSD as an Access Point
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Just wondering if anyone has used FreeBSD (or NanoBSD) on any small 
form factor broads such as PC Engines Alix, or similar hardware.  And 
how well it has worked for them, and what hardware they used.

I have been having a lot of performance issues with my home wireless, 
and am considering replacing the current APs early next year.  I wanted 
something a little more flexible than the standard consumer AP, without 
spending the money for a high end Cisco AP (I do realize that the 
hardware will run me in the range of their low end APs).  My early 
searching shows I should be able to get an Alix board, Wireless Card, 
and Antennas for around $300.

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Thanks,
    Dean E. Weimer
    http://www.dweimer.net/