Introduction
| Linksys Instant Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WET11) | |
|---|---|
| Summary | 802.11b to Ethernet bridge that can be used in AdHoc or Infrastructure mode to create interesting wireless/wired network combinations. |
| Update | 11/13/02 - Take 2, Wrap Up on WAP11 vs. WET11. Corrected MPLS info 10/31/02 - Clarified Wrap Up on WAP11 vs. WET11 |
| Pros | • Can use other antennas • Supports AdHoc and Infrastructure modes • Superior radio performance |
| Cons | • 10% WEP-enabled throughput reduction • Can't be used as an Access Point • No MAC Address Association controls |
Linksys' new WET11 is causing quite a stir in the wireless networking world. Some say it's just a WAP11 stuck in AP Client mode. Others say it works great and wish it were weatherized for outdoor WISP-type use. So what's the real story? Has Linksys managed to come up with a one-product-does-all 802.11b solution?