You can't get there from here... Wireless LAN question

#1 GTwannabe

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 12:59 AM

I've got a server running WinXP splitting a modem connection at home. Currently, 3 PC's near the server are plugged into a hub.

Everything works fine, but I want to connect my computer to the network. Problem is that my room's at the far corner of the house. There's no easy way to run CAT5 from the den to my room.

Any way to rig up an inexpensive wireless connection between my desktop and the ethernet hub?

#2 Copernicus

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 12:12 PM

Yes, there are some inexpensive 802.11b solutions. Right now I have a Wireless NIC from Blitzz Connect that I got for $48 at Wal-Mart. A Wired/Wireless Linksys Router is $89. The cost has been going down a lot in the last few years.

#3 adamvjackson

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 12:26 PM

Or, since you already have ICS set up and configured, all you need is a wireless access point, and a desktop card. 802.11b is probably the most cost effective, and will provide you with 11Mb/S peak bandwidth.

#4 jimf43

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 04:14 PM

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;( $130 is worth some effort in pulling a cat5. Also has the advantage of better bandwidth and reliability.

#5 DS3Circuit

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 05:14 PM

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easy way to run CAT5 from the den to my room.

I wouldnt recommend using 802.11b in a home environment if you and your family have 2.4 ghz phones ... your signal degradation would be strong.

802.11a .... just aint worth it for you environment

802.11g .... ehhhh still no ...

Perhaps the most "practical" would be to use external conduit and run the UTP.

My $0.02