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More info?)
Thanks, I will do that. Since I am in southern Brasil and don't really have
any neighbors that have computers I am not too worried about strong
security. When we get more people in the area I will implement stronger
security.
Thank you again for your kind assistance.
"Jack (MVP)" <Jack(MVP)@discussions.microsoft.com.> wrote in message
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> Hi
> I would put the connection to your brother on Channel 1 with its own SSID,
> and the rest on channel 11 with the same SSID.
> As for security, it is your call, but I think that at least the two
> external
> connections has to be more secure.
> Wireless Security -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> WEP, WPA, and the Future -
http://www.ezlan.net/wpa_wep.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Bill Steiner" <bsdaiwa@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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>> I don't use any WZC, I only use MAC addresses for security. One of the
> AP's
>> is pointed at my brother in laws house 4 doors down the street and
>> another
>> is omni directional for use at the beach, both are located on the roof.
> The
>> last AP is used on the second level of the house for a PC that is down
>> there. The house is four stories made of concrete with heavy steel
>> reinforcing.
>>
>> "Jack (MVP)" <Jack(MVP)@discussions.microsoft.com.> wrote in message
>> news:u3cQZjAMFHA.244@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi
>> > In general it is probably better to use the same SSID, but different
>> > channels.
>> >
>> > However, It is hard to give a definite answer it depends on how the
> system
>> > is used, what are the roaming patterns, and whether you use WZC or
>> > something
>> > else.
>> >
>> > Under certain circumstances using different channels or and SSID might
> be
>> > better.
>> >
>> > Jack (MVP-Networking).
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Bill Steiner" <bsdaiwa@adelphia.net> wrote in message
>> > news:O$fnkF$LFHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> >> I have a small network setup inside and outside of my house. I have
>> >> the
>> >> following equipment setup:
>> >> Linksys WRT54GS (Router and AP)
>> >> Linksys WAP11 (AP)
>> >> Linksys WPS54GU2 (Print Server)
>> >> Highgain Wireless Access Point
>> >> Highgain Wireless Access Point
>> >> Highgain Wireless Bridge
>> >>
>> >> Each of these devices has a setting for a channel all operate on the
> same
>> >> network. My dilemma is, do I need to setup each device with a separate
>> >> channel or should I use the same channel for all devices?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your advice.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
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