[NTLUG:Discuss] wireless network

Jack Snodgrass jack+ntlug at mylinuxguy.net
Mon Jul 21 19:46:32 CDT 2003


On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:49:42 -0700, Tom Tumelty wrote:

> I am considering a wireless SOHO network. Are there
> advantages to  802.11G over  802.11B standard? I know
> G is several times as fast as the B standard. 

Don't do wireless unless you have to. Wired is 
always going to be faster / more reliable than 
wireless. Wireless is good for using your laptop 
on your couch.

 
> how do security and other capabilities of these
> standards compare? 

I'm not sure exactly... I am 100% certain that the 
more security/encryption you use... the slower the link. 

 
> what are the ranges these standards are capable of
> working in ? 
> 

Basically, these are very low power radio transmitters. 
The distance will vary greatly. 
Open Air -vs- walls. 
Wood Studs -vs- metal studs. 
People walking through your lign of sight. 
lots of factors. 

Charts I've seen show speeds greatly dropping after 10
feet. 

jack 


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