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Re: limited 802.11b range, SMC WAP/USR client, multiple WAPS, 802.11a as an alternative?

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From: Philip J. Koenig
Date: Wed, 08 May 2002 00:03
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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.  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)


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Subject: Re: limited 802.11b range, SMC WAP/USR client, multiple WAPS, 802.11a as an alternative?
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