Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:42 -0600 From: dweimer <dweimer@dweimer.net> To: Chris Hill <chris@monochrome.org> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: FreeBSD as an Access Point Message-ID: <fc9921ffdf00266577937da5d0c901a4@dweimer.net> In-Reply-To: <alpine.BSF.2.00.1212212052530.26352@tripel.monochrome.org> References: <dc0f1591201520266915f14b04d42a3d@dweimer.net> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1212212052530.26352@tripel.monochrome.org>
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On 2012-12-21 19:55, Chris Hill wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2012, dweimer wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> Not really an answer to the question, but maybe a solution to the
> problem... At my work we deploy a fair amount of wi-fi at clients'
> sites. The access points we like are Pakedge brand. These are solid,
> high-powered industrial-grade equipment, and in your price range. For
> what it's worth.
I will look into those, currently running UniFi, worked out great at
first, but struggling now, can only get 1-3Mbps download, yet 50-60Mbps
upload. working with their support now via email ot hopefully resolve
it, but looking into other options as well.
--
Thanks,
Dean E. Weimer
http://www.dweimer.net/
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