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On 2026-01-14, c186282 <
c186282@nnada.net> wrote:
> I`ve set up Pi2s3s4s as `servers` before, it was
> never THIS complex however. A PI is just a very
> small Linux box. Alas if you need multiple net
> ports you may need to think of USB dongles.
What he describes is the normal way to set up bridging between multiple
network devices (in this case ethernet and wifi) under Linux. A WIFI access
point usually works as a bridge, so this *is* required.
> Net/USB/WiFi speed ratings for PIs are almost always
> "best case" ... actually they`re kinda LIES. The P4
> was much better, P5s even better, but it`s not gonna
> be like a PCI card plugged into your Big Box.
Also, there is a difference between "client" WIFI chips and "accespoint"
wifi chips, regarding features and performance. Most client cards nowadays
have some kind of limited access point mode, but is limited compared to a
real access point (number of streams, number of simultaneous client and
other WIFI features).
I believe the raspberry pi wifi devices are more in the "client" category.
However, while the observed performance may be due to hardware limits, I
would expect better stability with only one client attached.
cu
Michael
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