In a message dated 1/2/05 4:41:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >>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.
Aha... I think I know to what you're referring to now... I believe you're referring to the Powerline adapter for PHONE RJ-11 connectors. If I remember, those WERE limited to 14.4kbps. But no, I am referring to Ethernet Powerline adapters. And they are at least as fast as 802.11b, which is kewl for me since I have a -B wifi network. >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. All of the above may certainly be true... we are all limted by whatever equipment we have to work with; busses, cards, etc. But even the worst combo would not slow down a Powerline Ethernet adapter setup down to 14.4kbps(!). >>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. I don't think they exist. In fact, even most wireless B PCI cards that have the circutry built-in (not ones like mine who accept a PC card) work on Beige G3s and above only. I think the only way would be to get a Wifi G bridge, and they are too expensive for me to consider right now. The only wireless PCI cards I have found that work in pre-G3 PCI Macs are the Skyline 802.11b PCI Carrier cards. 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
