In a message dated 1/1/2005 4:19:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>>On my 7600 in Texas, I have a Powerline Ethernet adapter, which allows you to >>plug a device in the wall next to your router, plug an ethernet cable into it >>and the router, then plug a 2nd unit into the wall in your remote location + >>an ethernet cable into it and your computer. >> > >But be forewarned: while it may look easy, power line transfer speeds >top out at about 14.4 Kbps, the equivalent of early 1990's dial-up >modems. I would avoid it at all costs, unless you're sharing an >Internet connection of a slower speed (and I really hope you're not) . Advisable caution... However, your data is a little off. I think you meant 14.4[M]bps .. I have the Powerline setup like I mentioned before; the speed is just about the same as 802.11b. I know it is nowhere near as slow as 14.4k or even 56k. I am using it right now in fact; the software it came with is telling me that my speed RIGHT NOW is 11.4mbps... Now, it is not the fastest connection speed in the universe, but it functions. And sometimes the powerline setup can be a little flaky & tempermental, but it SURE beats spending alot of money on a bridge. I found two Powerline adapters in one Ebay auction for $50.00. And in my setup, a bridge would not work anyway. My office building has an add-on section to it that CANNOT receive a wifi signal. I do not know if it is an old fallout shelter or something, but it is well within the range of my wifi router. But for some reason, the signal is killed DEAD as soon as I walk into the room. >While I can't give you any specific brand names, I would go for 802.11g >(54 Mbps) or the new "Pre-N" spec (a working prototype of the next >year's 802.11n spec, ~70 Mbps if using Pre-N network adapters), >especially if you have B and G devices on the same network (to avoid >dropping the whole network to B-speeds). Yeah, I'll bet you can't give a brand name for G or pre-N on a non-G3 PCI! :-D You speed guys; God bless ya! Always thinking of the bottom line! Sure, all a person may need to do with their connection is send some pics of the granddaughters to Aunt Rosie(!), but it HAS TO BE done at 100+MBps or else the experience is ruined...! When trying to wifi a 6400/200, I think anything 802.11G and beyond is kinda ruled out. Your answer kinda ignored the fact that the lister has a 6400/200. What 802.11g device (outside of a $80+ wireless bridge) can allow it to receive a G signal? Craig W. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
