[NTLUG:Discuss] LAN Planning

[Aaron Goldblatt]

> I expect wireless is looking better and better now. ;)

It is, but I have no real knowledge of how it works and what to expect with respect to 
signal fade through walls.  I'm not going to be going through brick or wanting to hit 
anything outside, but the houses are on zero lots and any neighbor may be within 
range.  Not a huge deal if I pay attention (and not a great problem if I don't, I can 
just burn their houses down if I catch them).  I'm mostly concerned with the signal 
being able to get through several layers of drywall.  I've heard conflicting reports 
about whether 802.11a or 802.11b is more appropriate.  For the application, speed 
is not a serious issue, just distance and drywall.

ag