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How to configure One ADSL, Two AP..

Feb 19, 2005 4:36AM PST

I want to build a network of 30 PC, Mixed OS's i.e. Windows XP's (SP2) and Win 9x, ME, 2k.

Currently I use 1 ADSL Modem, 1 WAP and a couple of Switches (all WiFi capable Laptop using Wifi, and the rest using RJ45 ethernet cable)

I want to add 1 more AP, for a group of people that need a different configuration.

Question is can it be done?

How to configure it and what special configuration to watch for?

Notes:
Additional things to achieved are;
--Reducing bandwidth lost (when shared by too many people),
--By having two AP on different location, meaning more wider area coverage (1 AP served a group of user in one location, while still able to share files and printers)
--Compatibility between WiFi device can be isolated (i.e. laptop with 11/54mbps, or laptop with multiple setting, such as different channel for home and office)
etc.

Thank You

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(NT) (NT) The simple way. One on channel 1, the other on 11.
Feb 19, 2005 4:46AM PST
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(NT) (NT) What?? That is All?? Thanks Bob, I'll try on monday.
Feb 19, 2005 4:58AM PST
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That's all I did. We needed one at each end of the office.
Feb 19, 2005 6:51AM PST

It was 2 floors and we put one at opposite ends and floors. The seperate channels seemed a natural way to get more out of the RF space.

Bob