tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627797617220843459.post2233792271921044729..comments2007-10-14T16:42:06.797-05:00Brian Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11428645812277414528noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627797617220843459.post-15249186530237204322007-10-14T16:42:00.000-05:002007-10-14T16:42:00.000-05:00Brian,<BR/>I am glad you have discovered the world of managed wireless. Most managed wireless APs split the access point's MAC layer between the actual AP and the controller that it is connected to on the network, leaving the latency sensitive functions on the AP and the management of that AP (many APs) on the controller.<BR/><BR/>This type of AP is commonly called a "lightweight" or "Fit" AP compared to the original stand-alone "FAT" AP.<BR/><BR/>There are many advantages to managed wireless systems and you point out a few.<BR/><BR/>Aruba competes against Cisco, Trapeze, Meru Networks, D-Link, 3Com and others. Cisco bought a company called Airespace to add managed wireless capability to the classic, FAT AP approach.<BR/><BR/>If budget is tight, be sure to include D-Link managed wireless system in your evaluation. Solid WLAN service at a very aggressive price.primemoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08162443103899014235noreply@blogger.com