Subj : Re: New Router
To   : CHARLES SCAGLIONE
From : ROBERT FOWLER
Date : Sat Nov 20 2004 11:04 pm

-=> CHARLES SCAGLIONE wrote to BJ”RN FORSSTR”M <=-

 CS> I wonder if speed is that important for a home wireless network?  I
 CS> have a "G" router and a "G" Bus card for my notebook, but to be honest,
 CS> the speed at which I can transmit from my work desk computer to my
 CS> notebook is really no concern to me.  My only concerns are whether the
 CS> signals are protected and the strength is adequate.

 CS> IMO, wireless technology and speed is being oversold here in the US.
 CS> Perhaps it's a conspiracy by Starbucks to sell more coffee at their
 CS> stores.  (only joking of course)

 In most cases, you're probably right.  Certainly for sharing an internet
 connection, the faster DTR is a moot point.

 IMO, it's also suboptimal for file transfer, with USB 2.0 and even
 gigabit ethernet available.

 Regards,

 Robert Fowler

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