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Need temporary wireless network for a building

I need to create a temporary wireless network for one of my buildings.  (I have permanent hardware on order but that won't be here for a while).  I'll need several access points that I can put in a bridge mode so they all broadcast a common SID and I'll use a common passcode.

I only need it for a month or so. I'm looking for something that's not too expensive and something I can purchase from a local store, if possible.

Suggestions for hardware?  I've used older Apple WAPS but that's been a while.
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Thanks, but I am not sure that will work.  I use HP/3COM devices here and I didn't see them on the list, and I'd prefer to keep the same hardware vendor if I'm going to use this sort of setup.
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I agree, find something cheap (Linksys) that is compatible with DD-WRT. You can usually snag Linksys routers for pretty cheap.
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Im not sure of any store that sells hp/3com wireless hardware locally anywhere, correct me if I'm wrong.  How much area are you needing to cover?  If it's a temporary solution, I dont see a problem with grabbing some linksys routers on the cheap.  I do understand wanting to stick with a specific vendor.  In that case, where would you need to purchase your hardware from?  maybe we can go from there.  Looking forward to your reply.
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Building is maybe 15,000 square feet, but I plan to cover some common areas and meeting rooms only for roving laptops.  COTS Linksys would be fine if they can emulate something like bridge mode.  On order are 4 WAPS for the managed wireless, and that would cover almost the whole building.