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RE: 802.11a - update


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  • Subject: RE: 802.11a - update
  • From: "Dr John Tankard" <john@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:59:41 -0000
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> > According to the Register article:
> > "UK and Dutch 802.11a wireless access points will be the
> same as ships
> > in the US and user documentation will explain how users can
choose
> > four legal bands during installation"
> >
> > So next hollys to the states, you can bring back a shed load :-)
>
> How much did you guys pay for the bulk buy on the 802.11b stuff?
>

That will not be desclosed on a open forum, you will have to ask that
question on habuy. I will send you this information via private email

>
> I'm about to buy directly from the States a Netgear 802.11a WAP and 2
> Netgear 802.11a PC Cards.

Make sure the AP uses a external power supply or if internal it will
work on 220-240v

> Now, the Netgear cards are quite expensive
> compared to other brands but the whole bundle in total is
> costing $650
> including shipping.

Remember you might get stung with VAT & duty


>
> Could have gone for a cheaper brand (Linksys or SMC) and the
> total would
> have been around $560.

Do you know what range you will get ? As I understand it the target use
is open plan offices, will they work at full speed in a domestic
situation with walls in the way ?

John




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