Extending wireless network with 3com Access Points

[calapso]

Hi

At present we have 2 x 3com access points (3CRWE875075). We would like to extend the network to add perhaps 4/5 additional APs. The ones we have are now discontinued and replaced by 3CRWE876075.

I tried speaking to 3com technical (which consists of a message taker who is not technical). The response back was I needed to buy a wireless switch as well which would cost approx £1500:mad:. I am sure this is good but I don'r have any spare cash in the budget. I have allocated £180 each for 5 extra access points.

Question is can I setup a single wireless network with the above mentioned APs without having to buy an expensive switch?

I require a single SSID with basic security so classes can use laptops in different areas without having to mess with wireless settings. I have not seen the software that comes with the new AP so i a bit lost how to proceed.

 

Anyone used these 3Com AP's? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Many thanks!

[plexer]

As long as it is a fat access point, i.e it holds the configuration on the access point itself then you have no issues and no need to buy a wireless switch.

 

Ben

[plexer]

It has a web browser interface so I see no problems.

 

Ben