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In article <3cd91eb0.2950061@news-server.neo.rr.com>, elroy@impaler.com (Elroy 
the Seedy Impaler) writes...
> On Tue, 7 May 2002 17:03:55 -0700, Philip J. Koenig
> <See_email_@ddress_below.This_one_is.invalid> wrote:
> 
> >In article <3cd82415.25204412@news-server.neo.rr.com>, elroy@impaler.com (Elroy 
> >the Seedy Impaler) writes...
> > 
> >> The WAP is located on the first floor.  The client is in the attic.
> >> The signal has to pass through the second floor to get to the attic.
> >> I have renter in the attic that needs net access.  Also, the three
> >> other PCs are on the second floor, and get pretty darn good reception.
> >> Running CAT5 cable to the attic doesn't seem fun, and it kind of
> >> defeats the "wireless" benfit.  =)
> >
> >
> >Actually I disagree.  Seems to me that the point is to relieve your
> >portable computer of being tethered to a wire, and you still get
> >that benefit.  
> 
> Hmmm...and I wonder what kind of wire that would be...hmmm...OH!  I
> know!  CAT5 cable!!  You give the simple answer "to relieve your
> portable computer of being tethered to a wire".  Well...our desktops
> aren't so portable.  The whole point of wireless is to minimize the
> cable you need to run to extend your network infrastructure - who
> cares whether the client is portable or not?
> 
> Remember...simple answers are for simple minds.  BWAHAHAHA!!!
> 
> >As a matter of fact you get *more* of that benefit
> >because if the signal is better in more areas of the house, you
> >can roam more freely with the computer.
> >
> >It just takes more effort to install. (maybe lack of cable 
> >installation was one of wireless' main perceived benefits for 
> >you)
> 
> Uh...I think "lack of cable" is the main "perceived benefit" (as if
> anyone ever makes a value decision on "unperceived benefit") for
> everyone when they choose wireless over wired.  It isn't cost or
> bandwidth, that is for sure.
> 
> Elroy


The distinguishing feature of wireless is the lack of cables to 
each workstation.  The benefit is either A) not having to run
cables or B) freedom of movement for the workstations.

Obviously you don't care about item B, but many (if not
most) wireless users do.

For example, one day (after they fix the serious security 
problems with 802.11x) I plan on setting up a WLAN in my house.
I care not a whit about item A, I've already got cables running
all over the house.  The only reason I'd do it is to be able 
to wander around with a laptop without it being tethered to a 
wire.  Running cables to AP's is no big deal to me.

As always, to each their own.


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