Re: [gentoo-user] [OT] Pinging two devices on the same IP address

[Dan Farrell <dan@spore.ath.cx>]

On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:28:16 +0100
Stroller <stroller@stellar.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:

> 
> On 24 Oct 2007, at 15:41, Daniel da Veiga wrote:
> > ...
> > Simple home APs act just like that, no address for configs or
> > anything, just a bridge to another network. These devices have no
> > config at all, they simply create an SSID with no encryption to a
> > wired network.

I had a belkin AP that I think was like this.  The windows-only control
program (wasn't running wine at the time) was a big reason I will
probaby never buy one again.  Once you build a real router, you never
go back...

> > What he got is a WIRELESS ROUTER that acts like an Access Point,
> > providing a gateway and forwarding, linked to another router...
> 
> Where do you find this particular definition of an "access point"?
> I would have believed the expression "wireless access point" to  
> include either class of device within its definition.

I agree.  I think 'AP' has come to mean, perhaps a trifle informally,
simply a device to allow wireless access to a wired network.  

> I should add that there are some APish devices which bridge - i.e.  
> they do not route or NAT - yet still have a MAC address & IP for  
> administrative purposes.
> 
> Stroller.
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