Wireless Access Point to for Cisco 850

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Hi

I have just got my mits on a Cisco 857 ADSL modem, and am looking for a top- class wireless access point to put next to it. It doesn't quite have to be in the same league (Or price range!!) as the Cisco, but something that is going to give me a rock- solid, ultra fast & strong signal please :)

Thanks
 
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I use a Apple Airport extreme behind a Cisco 1841, zero problems in two years. Other top quality options obviously include the cisco access points but they're serious money...
 
Same story with a WRT54GS attached to an 877, though obviously you'd want a GL now.
What you're planning on connecting to it will have some impact on what options are available.

Alternatively, you could get an Aironet 1252AG (does 802.11a/b/g/n) for ~£600 :eek:
 
Hi Toilen,

How do you mean what I plan on connecting to it... Cisco -> Wireless Router -> My Lappy, GF's lappy, possibly a wireless printer, and maybe a media box... Any issues with that?

Thanks
 
If you hunt around on the popular auction site it is possible to pick up Aironet 1220's for around the £120 mark. They are serious hardware and very reliable, my one has been happily working away for the last couple of years with no issues.

If you go that route though just make sure you get one that has the 11g radio fitted and not just 11b spec or things may be a bit slow if you wanted to stream media over it :)
 
I paid £40 for my 857 though :D

Plus I can claim the wireless router back on company expenses if I buy from a genuine shop (i.e. not ebay)
 
Bes said:
How do you mean what I plan on connecting to it... Cisco -> Wireless Router -> My Lappy, GF's lappy, possibly a wireless printer, and maybe a media box... Any issues with that?
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If they only do 802.11g, it's probably pointless spending extra money on a draft-n device. Similarly, there wouldn't be much point spending extra for an AP that does 802.11a if you don't have any hardware that uses it...
 
The other variation is the range you require, but unless you need extreme range from the AP, or really high speed, then anything other than the cheapest APs will be much of a muchness. The more you spend, the better they get in general but thats not a surprise and if you buy a Cisco you'll be paying for features you'll likely never use.
 
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