David L. Vrablic
07-20-2003, 07:04 PM
I have been doing a little research for a low cost CPE.
Linksys is making a model BEFSR41W-RN "Client side wireless" to DSL router box.
It looks just like the BEFSR41W DSL router with AP functions.
They say we can purchase them from Ricochet directly for $119.00.
The problem is a don't think they are going to sell to us in any quantity as we are both in the same business.
Also they are not shipping yet.
Now the devious side of me wonders "
"If they are the same box" and just running different software.
Can we get our hands on the FW image for the client function and load it on one of the standard boxes?
Take a look and tell me what ya all think.
It might fill the gap until we can get a small puter board to run router FW.
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Linksys Ricochets into Wireless WAN routing
Linksys and Ricochet Networks just announced that they have teamed up on a router that uses Ricochet's wireless high-speed network as the router's Internet connection. The BEFSR41W-RN Linksys Ricochet Router accepts a Ricochet PC card modem (not included) via an external slot and shares the Ricochet wireless Internet connection among multiple LAN computers via a four port 10/100 switched NAT-based router.The router is available now via Ricochet's website and from Ricochet retailers for around $120. Ricochet monthly service costs $45 per month.This offering certainly won't provide significant revenue for Linksys, given that Ricochet service is currently offered only in San Diego and Denver. However, it helps maintain Linksys' image as a cutting-edge network product supplier and gives them some helpful experience for other possible future offerings to the WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) market.
http://www.ricochet.com/LinksysRicochetRouter.aspx
Linksys is making a model BEFSR41W-RN "Client side wireless" to DSL router box.
It looks just like the BEFSR41W DSL router with AP functions.
They say we can purchase them from Ricochet directly for $119.00.
The problem is a don't think they are going to sell to us in any quantity as we are both in the same business.
Also they are not shipping yet.
Now the devious side of me wonders "
"If they are the same box" and just running different software.
Can we get our hands on the FW image for the client function and load it on one of the standard boxes?
Take a look and tell me what ya all think.
It might fill the gap until we can get a small puter board to run router FW.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Linksys Ricochets into Wireless WAN routing
Linksys and Ricochet Networks just announced that they have teamed up on a router that uses Ricochet's wireless high-speed network as the router's Internet connection. The BEFSR41W-RN Linksys Ricochet Router accepts a Ricochet PC card modem (not included) via an external slot and shares the Ricochet wireless Internet connection among multiple LAN computers via a four port 10/100 switched NAT-based router.The router is available now via Ricochet's website and from Ricochet retailers for around $120. Ricochet monthly service costs $45 per month.This offering certainly won't provide significant revenue for Linksys, given that Ricochet service is currently offered only in San Diego and Denver. However, it helps maintain Linksys' image as a cutting-edge network product supplier and gives them some helpful experience for other possible future offerings to the WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) market.
http://www.ricochet.com/LinksysRicochetRouter.aspx