[MLB-WIRELESS] What wireless card?

[Michael Borthwick]

Rob Werner wrote:

> I'm trying to find a suitable wireless network card to use for a 2 client
> network.  The clients are no more than 4km from each other and have good
> line of site.  1Mbps is adequate but I guess the more the merrier.  The big
> factor is the cost of the cards and antenna.  CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!!
>
> I know there are a huge number to choose from but I am quite confused and am
> in need of some direction.  :)
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

This cat who is based in Melbourne http://www.compulabs.dhs.org/Clearance.php?category=Wireless%20Networking

has some cheap Nokia 2Mbps stuff going. The A020 Access Point is $210 and can be upgraded to 11Mbps if you can
find the the fast Nokia card in Oz. Nevertheless a good price. Also has a kit for $310 which includes a card
and the same A.P.

Extensive web searching is inconclusive as to what external antenna connector these things run but Nokia do
make a range of external antennas which you could hack. Can't find any info on the web about whether the cards
can be used with Linux but if you are running an A.P. who cares.

The Nokia's have an interesting repeater mode in which they can link two wireless networks together.


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