Darin Willits wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> This is not a strictly Linux question but more a general networking
> question but I thought that you people might have some insight. We are
> writing an application that must communicate with a number of embedded
> computers using a 10baseT network. Unfortunately however one of these
> embedded PCs lives on a completely untethered (i.e. free moving like a car)
> piece of machinery that operates in an environment where a continuous clear
> line of sight is difficult if not impossible to maintain. Are there any
> manufacturers of wireless 10baseT equipment that you would recommend? It
> has to have reasonably reliable communications within 200 feet. Are there
> any sources of information that you would recommend? (Links etc)
As Breezecom is already mentioned: You should also take a look at
WaveLan from Lucent: http://www.wavelan.com/products/ . Also 2.4GHz IEEE
802.11 stuff, complete with linux drivers from their website. I have
only used the 2Mbit Versions, which work really flawless under Linux.
Also note that you don't necessarily need an access point if you only
want point-to-point connections, as the cards will do ad-hoc networks.
So you can use one Linux box as a router. It is somewhat cheaper, but
not extendable (more access points & roaming).
Enno
Enno
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