Linksys WET11 Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge



Introduction

Linksys Instant Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Linksys Instant Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WET11)
Summary802.11b to Ethernet bridge that can be used in AdHoc or Infrastructure mode to create interesting wireless/wired network combinations.
Update11/13/02 - 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?