dangerous_dom Wrote: > I am not sure which to go for; a squeezebox wireless and a wireless card > for my PC, or a squeezebox wired using this > http://www.devolo.co.uk/uk_EN/produkte/dLAN/mldlanhsstarterkit.html > > What are the pros and cons of each option. Bearing in mind that the > wireless signal would only have to go through one floor to the room > bellow. Given a choice, and if I didn't have to run cables over the floor or along walls, I'd choose wired Ethernet. Easier setup, generally more reliable than wireless, and more secure.
My SB2 is in the living room off of my office where my server is located. But I have no in-wall cabling and there's no way to run a cable to the SB without dragging a cord across the floor, so I chose wireless. I know nothing about Ethernet over power lines, but I'd think that wireless is a bit more proven technology. If you do go wireless then I'd recommend finding an 802.11g wireless router rather than using an ad hoc connection from a wireless card in the server. Place the router in the room with the server and run a wired connection from the server to the switch on the router. One advantage to wireless is that you'll be all set when you decide to buy a 2nd SB2 for the bedroom. :-) -- JJZolx Jim _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
