12-16-2003, 06:39 AM
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beauty in the breakdown
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Originally posted by Mr Mephisto
30m indoors is a sweeping generalization, but it's a good estimate. That's for 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
If you only want to use your home wireless network for convenience and internet surfing, an 802.11b access point is sufficient. 802.11b provides 11Mb/s bandwidth, which translates into approximately 6Mb/s throughput. If you only have a 1.5Mb DSL link, there's no real need for any more...  This will save you a lot of money. Check out the Linksys BEFW11S4, a combined AP and router. http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=544
Of course, if you already have a router, all you need is the AP (WAP11): http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=563 You should be able to get these at around US$60.
Of course, if you want to seutp a home WLAN, with several computers using the same cell, then you should choose 802.11g. It provides 54Mb/s bandwidth (real throughput of around 22Mb/s). Again, you can buy combined AP/routers or just an AP. Check out the two links below:
802.11g AP: http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=575
802.11g AP/router: http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=577
Finally, Linksys also make a funky little wireless gaming adaptor for PS/2 and X-box. It allows you to setup game wirelessly and is plug 'n' play. Check out: http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=38&prid=550 You can use this to connect to your AP without a cable, or even buy two to setup a "game console network" (if you know what I mean) to play the two consoles against each other.
Configuring your wireless LAN correctly is important. Following some simple steps will mitigate 99.9% of all attacks. Don't let people unduly worry you. BUT, if you don't follow those steps, you are only inviting hackers.
1) Change default SSID, admin password
2) Disable SSID broadcast
3) Enable WPA (WiFi Protected Access)
4) Setup MAC address filtering
I can provide a lot more detail and explanations if you want. Just ask...
Mr Mephisto
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Yeah, so your explanation just totally spanked all of ours 
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