On Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at 03:37 AM, Donald McCaig wrote:
> Dear Gurus, > Responding to my inquiry how to set up an outdoor network between a > duo 280 7.6. in a pickup and a imac 9. . . in a building 150 feet > apart, > Mr.Friese wrote:" How about setting up a wireless network? This is one > venue that is screaming for it!" > > Can I do so with a 280 (which I need for its sunlight screen)? > Donald McCaig There might be a way, but I'm sketchy on if it would work. There are some USB 802.11b (read airport) boxes out there that hook up via USB. I know I've seen some usb -> serial adapters. If there was one from serial -> USB then you could hook up one of the USB 802 boxes. But if you do go with 802.11b it's only specked for 150 feet. But you can extend this with a directional antenna. There are a bunch of websites on how to build one - even out of a pringles can! Hey here's another idea - if you get a basestation hook that up to the Duo via a modem in the duo as the destination where the duo is basically the provider and then airport to the iMac that could work very well (just plug a phone cable between the two and tell them to ignore the dial tone and telnet between them. You'd be reduced to 56K speeds, but that might not be too bad. Also, hows the 5300's screen? They have card slots and you should be able to buy one for about $100 these days. Then you could get a linksys (or similar) 802.11b card for it. Well there's some ideas for you - time to Google! -Rob- ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
