Anyone know of a mini wireless access point for travelling?
 
Low Bat
Posted: 26 March 2004 07:52 PM   [ Ignore ]  
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I travel a lot and can usually find a cable modem to hook up with. I really would like to attach a WAP and use my computers internal wireless connection instead. I know there are many choices, I just wanted to know if anyone knows of a very small unit that I can keep in my travel bag.

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Posted: 26 March 2004 08:50 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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Do you have bluetooth in your TR?

I think a Bluetooth modem whould do the job. Like this one  

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Posted: 26 March 2004 09:31 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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I just got an Asus WL-330.  I haven’t tried it out yet but it is very small and light and is a wifi access point.

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Posted: 27 March 2004 08:11 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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You might want to check out this link

http//usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=WL-330&langs=09

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Posted: 27 March 2004 08:52 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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I don’t have Bluetooth so that 56k device wouldn’t work.

I do like the acticle on the ASUS WL300. It’s what I was looking for. Now to order it.

Thanks!!!

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Posted: 28 March 2004 12:18 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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Ordered mine yesterday, should be good for travel, wish it was 54MBps though!

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VAIO Jet
Posted: 28 March 2004 01:43 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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I am using the Asus WL-330 right now (for the first time) and it is working flawlessly (so far).  I am connected at 11Mbps.  It is usable.  I like the flexibility of not being tied to the wall jack location.  The size and weight are very good (small and light) as advertised.  Definitely a good solution.

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Posted: 28 March 2004 04:15 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]  
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Back when I had a Vaio Picturebook, I travelled with the PCWA-A100 (or was it A200?) 

In any case, it had both RJ45 Ethernet and RJ11 Telephone, so I could remain wireless in Hotel rooms that lack broadband.

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Posted: 28 March 2004 05:55 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]  
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Here’s a few reviews on the Asus WL-330:

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Reviews-135-ProdID-WL330.php

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/AP/article.php/3328641


Here is a link that shows a picture of the case:

http://www.esc-tech.com/product.asp?pf_id=WL-330


Here is another very small WAP:

http://www.erabat.nu/Mitsumi+Wavit11+Wireless+802.11b+Access+Point_931688.html

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Posted: 04 May 2004 09:21 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]  
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[quote author=“VAIO Jet”]I am using the Asus WL-330 right now (for the first time) and it is working flawlessly (so far).  I am connected at 11Mbps. 

I just received a WL-330 (based on your recommendation) and I like it a lot.  I flashed the latest firmware that I was able to find in the Asus US site but it still does not support WPA (which I use in every other WIFI device in the house).  Do you have any idea if there is any beta or development firmware with WPA support?

Regards,
Marcelo

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