Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2005 16:25:08 -0500 From: Gary Corcoran <gcorcoran@rcn.com> To: freebsd-mobile@freebsd.org Subject: Can WDS talk to regular access point? Message-ID: <4394B034.30304@rcn.com>
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I apologize that this is not a FreeBSD-specific question, but I tried researching on the 'net and couldn't find a definitive answer, but somebody here may be able to give me a quick 'yes' or 'no' ... I was wondering if anyone could tell me if a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Access Point (AP) can talk to any regular AP, or only another special WDS AP ? A WDS AP is one that can 'extend' your wireless coverage by not only serving wireless clients, but also connect over-the-air with another AP. To connect with another AP obviously requires a special WDS AP. But can your 'main' AP, that the WDS connects to, be any regular AP? Or does it need special firmware to be able to understand how to talk with the 'remote' WDS AP? Specifically: I'm thinking of buying a Compex NP28G unit ( http://www.cpx.com/proddetail.asp?c=Wireless%20Products&e=145 ), and NOT using it as a access point, but rather plug things into its USB ports and have it wirelessly connect with my existing Linksys AP(Router as an AP), which ties into my (FreeBSD-based) home network. Thanks, Gary
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