Wireless ethernet?

[warlord at MIT.EDU (Derek Atkins)]

Access points definitely make sense in larger networks.  They may not
be necessary in a small in-home environment where you can just use
ad-hoc mode.

I prefer an access point so I don't need a _computer_ for
connectivity, just the network infrastructure.  Much less
power required for this configuration (fewer UPSes).  May
laptop already has a UPS ;)

-derek

"Jack Coats" <Jack at coats.org> writes:

> Question on access points?
> 
> What is the REASON we need access points versus just a computer
> with a 802.11b card in it?  Security? Config Management? 
> Because it is something else to sell?
> 
> A friend says he uses his home PC with a card in it and his Linux
> laptop very nicely.  I want to go wireless, but am trying to figure
> my 'cheapest' way :)
> 
> ... Thanks ...Jack
> 
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