[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >In a message dated 1/1/2005 4:19:05 PM Central Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >>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... > > I read a product review of it somewhere and that's the figure it gave. Maybe this is a later revision or a different brand entirely?
Keep in mind that reported speeds from the OS or the included program is the theoretical maximum transfer rate. For the real speed, you'll need to run a bandwidth testing program. But it's usually pretty close. Example, my 802.11b network speed is apparently 22.0 Mbps, but with a USB 1.1-only network adapter on my end, that's reduced to 12 Mbps (between the adapter and my computer). Plus, with 256-bit WEP and MAC filtering enabled and the signal passing through a floor, ceiling and past two CRT monitors, a microwave and a set of speakers, the actual measured transfer rate is closer to 5.5 Mbps. >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 > > Nope. I use the onboard Ethernet; it's fine for Internet usage. I don't even know if there are any Mac-compatible Pre-N adapters out there; I got the article from Maximum PC (but I also picked up a copy of Macworld, so don't chastise me yet). >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...! > > Well, I'm just impatient. I drive fast cars (well, slow cars quickly), crave fast connections, and hate to wait for anything: lines, downloads, Christmas... (356 days left!) >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? > Skip right past USB; you'll need a USB 2.0 host to hit Wireless-G speeds, which isn't possible under OS 9. However, a PCI card should be up to the task, but your next mission, should you choose to accept it, would be to find a G card that supports OS 9 both in architecture and drivers. If not, keep looking or consider XPostFacto-ing your computer if you're willing. -- Colin -- 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
