William H. Magill on Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:04:10 -0400


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Re: [PLUG] Vaguely from /.: Dell access point runs Linux

On Monday, June 9, 2003, at 02:19 PM, Chris Magnus Hedemark wrote:
and a replaceable external antenna. 

Keep in mind that a wireless AP is an FCC "type approved" device.

This means that the RF generator AND the antenna must meet certain FCC established criteria to allow it to be sold and used without requiring the purchaser to have a license.

This is why you get both "non-common" antenna connectors and non-replaceable ones.

What you get is basically dependent upon the willingness of the corporate attorneys to "put up with" the liability associated with making something "easy."

The "net worth" of a company will figure directly in this (The lawyers worry about "deep pockets," because that's who they sue)... My linkSys BEFW11s4 has nice BNC connectors for the antennas... but the Apple Airport has nothing available for an external.

T.T.F.N.
William H. Magill
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