unless there is some reason that you can not hard wire your network, I suggest that you do not go wireless. I would go with a router/hub and use ethernet cables. Even with my laptop when I want to use it on sofa I have a long ethernet cable I roll out.
reasons: 1) cost 2) Wireless is not secure... go to www.boulderlabs.com and read what they did... They drove around Boulder, CO with a laptop and gained access to numerous wireless networks. Even if you do not have private "stuff" on your network. It does not mean the guy next door will not piggy back on to your bandwidth. 3) The speed is a big factor. Even though you are told that you get 11 Mbits/second you really get less that 1/2 of that. While that new G4 and the iBook can get 100 Mbits/second if you hardwire. 4) there is less set up when you do not use wireless. 5) I do not know what type of connection you will have at the new location but besides buying a router/hub and some ethernet cables you costs are covered Richard >HI, > >I will be buying one of those G4 imacs. We are moving soon to a >bigger center and will have access to a faster connection. Hence I >want to network all my computers and get them all on the Internet. >I have an ibook and a performa 580 which are presently connected via >Ethernet with a cross over cable.There is a scuzzy scanner and >stylewriter 4500 connected to the performa and a usb hub for my usb >stuff connected to the ibook. I have thought about airport but wonder >how expensive this is. Please advise. >Thanks >-- >Melanie >----- > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
