netgear accesspoint and netgear router- explaination
May 12, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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netgear accesspoint and netgear router- explaination
ok guys.. im trying to set up a barcode system to use wtih PDA scanners. The pda will be able to gain access to a local computer with product information. Of course wirelss. However.. Do i need to get a wireless access point http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826248358
or do i get a router? At the showrooms we have a DSL line that runs into the room. im assuming that it will be connected to the access point for unlimited PDA access. I know that Routers do have limited access. I dont know what the main difference is .. if ne one can explain.. THANK YOU
or do i get a router? At the showrooms we have a DSL line that runs into the room. im assuming that it will be connected to the access point for unlimited PDA access. I know that Routers do have limited access. I dont know what the main difference is .. if ne one can explain.. THANK YOU
May 12, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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I'm not sure I understand the question. It looks like you have barcode scanners that are already able to upload their info to the local computer? If this is correct, why do you need a router? I'm also guessing that your computer is already connected to the dsl circuit.
May 12, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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because we have 6 different PDAs with the barcode scanner attached. SO after scanning and taking orders, we can send the information wireless to the ?host? computer and print out the sales order. So would JUST having the accesspoint work in this situation?
May 12, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Either one will work.
Difference between them is the router usually will have several LAN ports and one WAN port. You can build a network using the LAN ports, and then have some magic going on between the WAN and the LAN ports for internet access for everyone on the LAN through one household service, like DSL or Cable.
Access point usually will have one LAN port, and that is it. You will use that port to connect it to an already existing Ethernet network, and the access point will simply bridge the wireless and the wired domains.
Difference between them is the router usually will have several LAN ports and one WAN port. You can build a network using the LAN ports, and then have some magic going on between the WAN and the LAN ports for internet access for everyone on the LAN through one household service, like DSL or Cable.
Access point usually will have one LAN port, and that is it. You will use that port to connect it to an already existing Ethernet network, and the access point will simply bridge the wireless and the wired domains.
May 12, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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I'm only kind of understanding what youre asking. If you mean you have 6 PDA with wireless access, and you want employees to enter an order onto the PDA and send it wireless to the comuter. Then you might as well get a wireless router. You can pick up a linksys wireless router for 90 bucks at best buy, probably something a little less expensive. I think netgear even has a wireless router for 70 bucks....
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