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RAP2 - Wireless WAN Connection

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  • 1.  RAP2 - Wireless WAN Connection

    Posted Apr 09, 2012 02:51 PM

    Is it possible to setup a RAP2 to use a wireless connection as it's WAN connection instead of using wired port 0?  A wired connection is not always available when traveling, and I see this as one reason not to use a RAP2 when traveling.



  • 2.  RE: RAP2 - Wireless WAN Connection
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    Posted Apr 09, 2012 09:34 PM

    This is a good idea, and has come up throughout the years.   It has not been built in to the device, as the primary use-case for the RAP-2 is for teleworker or fixed-remote-worker environments.

     

    That being said, I have put together my own 'kit' to run the RAP-2 in such circumstances with the use of an ASUS 802.11 bridge.   They are half the size of the RAP-2 and can plug directly into the E0 port... the result?  a wireless 'backhaul' enabled RAP-2.

     

    Not ideal (due to cost, and carrying two boxes)...but it does work!

     

    JF



  • 3.  RE: RAP2 - Wireless WAN Connection

    Posted Apr 09, 2012 10:08 PM

    Thank you for the reply.  Great to know that there is another device of similar size that can provide the bridging functionality.  I'll check it out.