Me again. A little more searching and I found this:
http://www.provantage.com/scripts/go.dll/befsr41/fm_lnks This company has the product for $103. According to their specs, this antenna is good to 300 meters. Am I right in assuming this means I could connect to a HotSpot within that distance for wireless internet, no other antenna needed? I guess I should mention I am not a representative for this device or this retailer. Arlis guitarliscd wrote: >Hello, everybody. > >A week or so back, I wrote asking if anyone knew the feasibility of using 802.11b >wireless with a 520 powerbook. Well, I've uncovered something interesting. Check this >link: > >http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=22&prid=432 > >It's called "Wireless Ethernet Bridge", and it apparently plugs into your ethernet >port. Also, because it requires no drivers, it runs on any platform. > >I'm still unclear as to whether this device will allow me to use the Pringles Can >antenna I mentioned or will allow me to use wireless internet. >I swear, I used to be a Mac and internet whiz, but a few years out of the field and >I'm a complete novice again. > >Strangely there is no pricing information (at least that I could find). I have an >e-mail request in for that. > >Anyway, I thought I'd forward this information along in case it might be of interest. > >Sincerely, > >Arlis > > >__________________________________________________________________ >The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! >http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at >http://webmail.netscape.com/ > __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
