FreeBSD as an Access Point

[dweimer]

On 2012-12-21 19:55, Chris Hill wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2012, dweimer wrote:
>
>> I have been having a lot of performance issues with my home 
>> wireless, and am considering replacing the current APs early next 
>> year.  I wanted something a little more flexible than the standard 
>> consumer AP, without spending the money for a high end Cisco AP (I do 
>> realize that the hardware will run me in the range of their low end 
>> APs).  My early searching shows I should be able to get an Alix board, 
>> Wireless Card, and Antennas for around $300.
>
> Not really an answer to the question, but maybe a solution to the
> problem... At my work we deploy a fair amount of wi-fi at clients'
> sites. The access points we like are Pakedge brand. These are solid,
> high-powered industrial-grade equipment, and in your price range. For
> what it's worth.

I will look into those, currently running UniFi, worked out great at 
first, but struggling now, can only get 1-3Mbps download, yet 50-60Mbps 
upload.  working with their support now via email ot hopefully resolve 
it, but looking into other options as well.

-- 
Thanks,
    Dean E. Weimer
    http://www.dweimer.net/