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> Hi,
>
> I'm configuring a small office network for a non-profit organization.
> Through donations and small purchases, we have everything we need
> except for a WAP. We've decided to buy one, but I find that I'm quite
> confused by the array of devices out there. I was hoping somebody could
> offer some advice. We need to add wireless support to a network that
> already has a DHCP server. When I check out WAP's, they seem to also
> have a built-in Router/Switch.
>
> My main question is: do I look for a device that is just a WAP, or will
> one of these all-in-ones work?
>
> Thank you,
> Kevin Audleman, Data Systems Programmer
> Yes! Magazine
>

> Hi
> You should look for an Access Point.
> Example,
> http://reviews.cnet.com/Linksys_WAP54G_Wireless_G_access_point/4505-3265_7-20796892.html
> However read this as well, http://www.ezlan.net/APvsRoute.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> <audle***@quasika.net> wrote in message
> news:1155147451.776291.173440@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm configuring a small office network for a non-profit organization.
> > Through donations and small purchases, we have everything we need
> > except for a WAP. We've decided to buy one, but I find that I'm quite
> > confused by the array of devices out there. I was hoping somebody could
> > offer some advice. We need to add wireless support to a network that
> > already has a DHCP server. When I check out WAP's, they seem to also
> > have a built-in Router/Switch.
> >
> > My main question is: do I look for a device that is just a WAP, or will
> > one of these all-in-ones work?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Kevin Audleman, Data Systems Programmer
> > Yes! Magazine
> >