[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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