Re: Need recommendation for wireless networking
hi william..
here's my list of wireless T1 stuff...
http://www.linux-consulting.com/T1/wireless.txt
have fun
alvin
On Sat, 22 Jan 2000, William T Wilson wrote:
> I am in need of a networking solution that fulfills the following
> requirements. Keep in mind I know next to nothing about wireless
> networking.
>
> 1) Must be able to function over a distance of 50 to 100 feet (15 to 30
> meters) indoors (this means transmitting through walls and one or two
> floors).
> 2) Low latency (say, 5-20 msec) and bandwidth at least 100 Kbit/sec. I
> need to be able to play Unreal Tournament over this. :} Creative network
> engineering might be able to get me by with a lower performance device,
> but I'd just as soon have the flexibility.
> 3) Works with Linux, it is ok if it does so via native drivers or via
> connecting to an ethernet adapter. It should work with Windows too, but I
> assume everything does. Unfortunately, a USB-oriented setup won't do.
> The choices are PCI, ISA, or Ethernet.
> 4) Would prefer if it was capable of operating on battery power, or if it
> is at least capable of connecting to battery powered transceivers. This
> is optional, but it would still be nice. It's ok, but not required, for
> the battery powered device to be a PCMCIA card.
> 5) I like things I can go buy at a retail outlet, rather than having to
> order them. I need to get the right thing when I want it more than I
> need the 5% or so cost savings. Especially if I have to order them from
> someplace that takes forever to send them.
>
> Other than these, lower cost is better.
>
> A device that functions over power or telephone wiring might do in a
> pinch, but I'd really prefer one that just goes through the air.
>
>
>
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