Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:03:47 +0200
From: Paul Bristow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Semi-OT: Libretto 50 and wireless networking cards
I've used both the Webgear cards and the Proxim cards as part of my
work. I bought the Webgear cards for the simple reason that they had
longer range and higher throughput, and Linux drivers that interoperate
with the Windows ones (and they were cheaper). I use them at home to
share my DSL connection with no problems.
Not that it's a problem in the States, but the Proxim cards won't go
through concrete walls and floors like we have in newer buildings in
Europe. That was an absolute show-stopper.
"E. Smith (TP)" wrote:
>
> Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:15:16 -0400
> From: "E. Smith \(TP\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Semi-OT: Libretto 50 and wireless networking cards
>
> I'm currently comparing two sets of wireless network cards for use between my L50
>and an IBM ThinkPad.
>
> I've got a pair of WebGear AviatorPro's and a pair of Proxim Symphony cards.
>
> I'd like to use them for file/print sharing and to share my cable modem.
>
> Here's where it goes off-topic: From what I've read, the Proxim cards are intended
>to be used to share an analog modem, but not a cable modem. Proxim, not surprisingly,
>sells an "ethernet bridge" which handles this, which you just plug into your hub (but
>it lists for $399!)
>
> I tried using WinRoute Lite to handle the cable modem sharing, hoping it might open
>the door to a solution. However, WinRoute can't see my other network card while my
>Symphony card is running (suspicious).
>
> It is worthy of note that the Symphony cards are physically superb. Each card's flat
>antenna protrudes less than an inch outside of my L50 (nice!) while the antenna and
>body of the Aviator cards protrude well over an inch (and then the flat antenna
>unfolds to an obtuse angle (just over 90 degrees). It's huge compared with the
>Symphony's antenna, so I'd like to get the Symphony cards to share my cable modem.
>
> Plus, the initial software setup of the Symphony cards is much easier than that of
>the Aviators.
>
> Anyone have experience with the Symphony cards that might help?
>
> Now, about the Aviators. As I said above, the cards are huge compared with the
>Symphony cards. Plus, the software comes across as more primitive (user
>interface-wise). However, the documentation clearly states that they can share a
>cable modem (and I don't doubt it). Also, the card has caused two thermal shutdowns
>in my L50 today (I believe I was messing with network drivers both times, so that
>might have just made it hyperactive, but I'm not sure).
>
> Anyone have experience with AviatorPro cards? Or with their Aviator 2.4 predecessor?
>
> TIA,
>
> -e.
>
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