"Tom Wolfe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad infitinum, but I have a wireless >question... >My wired router just died, and since I've got to replace it, I figure >it's a good time to go wireless. Just a couple of quick questions, if >you please. >1) Can I/should go 802.11 G or B with a Pismo and Panther?
For a Pismo, I'd probably go with 'b'. You'll see no advantage with 'g' unless you go with a PCMCIA card, which is more expensive and less convenient. >2) What inexpensive router do you recommend? No specific recommendations, but if money's tight that's another good reason to go with 'b'. I wouldn't worry too much about 'b' being obsolete, as 'g' will be obsolete soon as well. :) >3) Would you get a PCMCIA card for the Pismo or an airport card? I don't >currently use the PCMCIA slot for anything. AirPort card. Even if you get a 'g' router I'd still go with an AirPort card unless you really need the bandwidth. >4) If I understand correctly I can't use airport extreme, just the >original airport card in the Pismo, correct? Does that mean an 802.11 b >router? Thanks for your time. You can use an AirPort extreme router or most any other 'g' router, but you'll just get 'b' speeds. >All I want to do is light surfing and email - not heavy file transfers. Another reason to go 'b'. There's no way your light surfing and email will saturate even 'b' bandwidth unless you have a really, really, really, REALLY fast internet connection. -Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- "You can't brew a premium lager with a kool-aid mentality." --Harold Green in _The_Red_Green_Show_ -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
