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    Access Point Required

    Looking for an Access Point that's perhaps Draft N spec, any recommendations?

    The only requirement it has is that it must be 'bridgeable'.

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    Don't think they make any Draft-N kit, but all the 3Com wireless routers/AP's I've used are solid

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    most reports on Draft N or Pre N are not encouraging performance wise, I would stick with trusty old G at the moment.. Bridgeable will limit your choice as lots (err most) of low wireless adsl routers do not support this.

    This may help http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/1563991

    Here is some kit that will but you will not like the costs.... http://www.wirelesspro.co.uk/default...FRpCEAodpAuBQw

    I know NetGear used to do them, but don't know about now... worth checking
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sumanji View Post
    Don't think they make any Draft-N kit, but all the 3Com wireless routers/AP's I've used are solid
    Another vote for 3com I've only ever used their 11g stuff and it's great imo.

    They do now do some 108mbps stuff, not sure about draft-N stuff. Misco usually have a good selection of 3com to choose from

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    Went for a WAPG54 linksys, got experience with them before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by geezerone View Post
    Netgear DG602 used with no bother.
    Staples are currently selling these off at £14.99!

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    i would personally recomend the WRT54GL, damn stable, and if you dont like the firmware, replace it with one of the hundreds of third party ones avaliable

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    Quote Originally Posted by Supercharged View Post
    Staples are currently selling these off at £14.99!
    Really? Didn't see it online.
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    Yeah - I think it's in store only and that might just be certain stores... they always seem to do silly prices on IT kit from time to time, they were also selling Linksys WAG54G routers for a tenner and wireless print servers for £6

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    I would stay away from any draft/pre n kit for now.

    Recent reviews of the linksys kit and other pre n stuff shows it not performing quite like it should.

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