Smallest 802.11b Router?

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=WMR1000B&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=US' target='_blank'>http://www.apc.com/resource/include...CCountryCode=US</a><br /><br /></div>Looking for a wireless router to pack along with your Pocket PC on trips? APC might have the solution for you...<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20040125-APCMobileRouter.jpg" /><br /><br />It only has 802.11b support, but it's micro-sized: only 5.5oz! That's lighter than many Pocket PCs. 8O It doesn't seem to be available anywhere yet, but one site claims it will be ~ $100, which isn't a bad price. This might be a better solution than carrying around a wired Ethernet card in certain situations. ;)

[sponge]

Wow, with these devices getting smaller and smaller, hiding APs for hackers, corporate espionage, etc, will become a lot easier.

[JohnJohn]

No more long, boring, hotel meetings without access. I get room on the first floor near the conference rooms. Then leave my laptop on and connected to the wall's high speed access, shut down MAC address', fire up the 4100 and I'm all good....and now it's small enough to carry in my laptop bag.

SWEET

[Sven Johannsen]

Wow, I was browsing the WEB today wondering if such a thing existed. Either that or a little BT AP that you could hook to the hotel's wired ethernet port. Wonder how it is for configuring if all you have is a PPC.

JohnJohn, you wouldn't need this if you are going to wire in your laptop and leave it on. Just set up and ad-hoc connection, ICS, and away you go.

Wait a minute, I just looked at the specs.
Net Height 13.3 inches (33.7 cm)
Net Width 11.6 inches (29.4 cm)
Net Depth 2.70 inches (6.86 cm)

That's bigger than my Linksys. Am I missing something? The picture doesn't make it look like that.

[JohnJohn]

True. Now I can sell MAC access to my co-workers for beers though. :D

[DrtyBlvd]

I'm puzzled - Maybe Janak can clarify - When I saw the page originally, the specs read differently, I'm certain?

Or, I confused the link specs with this one: http://usa.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-330/overview.hTm

Somedays I'm an ant :roll: :lol:

[Janak Parekh]

I'm puzzled - Maybe Janak can clarify - When I saw the page originally, the specs read differently, I'm certain?
You sent us that link. So I don't know what you're doing. Are you confusing yourself and us? :lol:

--janak

[DrtyBlvd]

*Ahem*

Could be.

Do me a favour?

Let me know if you find out? :lol:

I'm going to bed.

[ctmagnus]

I'm puzzled - Maybe Janak can clarify - When I saw the page originally, the specs read differently, I'm certain?
You sent us that link. So I don't know what you're doing. Are you confusing yourself and us? :lol:

--janak

The product in your link is rather large. The one in DB's link is, I believe, the one you wanted to post on.

As small as a deck of cards, the Pocket Wireless AP WL-330 is not only a wireless access point (AP) but also a wireless bridge/ repeater and wireless Ethernet adapter; providing superior flexibility when building a wireless environment! Moreover, WL-330 is a plug n' play device. Set up a wireless environment is never difficult to you.

[Janak Parekh]

The product in your link is rather large. The one in DB's link is, I believe, the one you wanted to post on.
Sigh, I think you're right. But the APC one is pretty small too... just not nearly as small.

I'll make another post, I guess? Or do I edit this one? This is kind of uncharted territory. 8O

--janak

[Jeff Rutledge]

I'd update the existing post...

[Janak Parekh]

I'd update the existing post...
I would have, but I'd have to nuke the discussion thread, as it would have been too confusing. So PPCT's gonna be the tiny-wireless-router-site tonight. :lol:

Now, should I lock this thread... soo confusing. :| ;)

--janak

[sponge]

Pfft, you know why this is unchartered territory? Because the other Thoughts members can control time. They're holding out on you!

[Janak Parekh]

Pfft, you know why this is unchartered territory? Because the other Thoughts members can control time. They're holding out on you!
Oh, I can control time too. I just pretend that I can't. :twisted: ;)

Seriously, it's because it would be a bit too bizarre and complicated in this case...

--janak

[DrtyBlvd]

ok. Now I'm REALLY going to bed.

My head hurts.

[Sven Johannsen]

What confuses me the most, is the pictures on APCs site. If you kind of extrapolate from the CAT5 cable plugged into it, it doesn't look all that big. They also show the AP with a PC card, and it doesn't look as big as the specs indicate.
http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=245

[DrtyBlvd]

I think you've put the finger on the point of my mistake Sven - I looked but did not see :lol: