[Elecraft] OT: getting shack on network

[Phil Wheeler]

I have security up the guzoo.  Since my computers are always on line 
(cable) it is essential.

73, Phil

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:

>Just to make sure you've got some security on the wireless network,
>you might want to take a look at this:
>
>http://www.arstechnica.com/paedia/w/wireless-security-howto/home-802.11b-1.html
>
>73, doug
>
>   From: Phil Wheeler <w7ox@socal.rr.com>
>   Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:36:30 -0800
>
>   Vic,
>
>   I added a LinkSys wireless router (BEFW11S4) and a WPC55AG PC Card 
>   (supports a, b and g protocols for road use) to this laptop.  Wireless 
>   at 11 Mbps meets all my needs, but you may perfer to go to the g 
>   protocol (5x faster or so).
>
>   Ended up adding a WSB24 signal booster, too -- but my shack is on the 
>   other side of a detached garage (abt 100 ft from the router and through 
>   3-4 walls -- two of which are lathe and plaster vs. wallboard).
>
>   I went LynkSys because that's what the original wire-only router was, so 
>   it made setup easier.  Likely other brands are as good or even better.
>
>   Note that I replaced a wired LS router; there may be cheaper (add-on) 
>   ways to go.  But I was in a hurry since I wanted it for surgery recovery 
>   and the operation was the next day!
>
>   In fact the shack was already on my wire LAN; but now I can use the 
>   laptop anywhere on my lot (which is 180 ft deep).
>
>   73, Phil
>
>   Vic Rosenthal wrote:
>
>   > This is an off-topic question; I apologize.
>   >
>   > I want to get my ham shack computer on my network.  My office has a 
>   > tcp/ip network of 4 computers (Windows 2000, XP, 98, etc.) and is 
>   > located at the other side of my house from my shack.  It would be a 
>   > hassle to run a cable, since there isn't a common attic or underfloor 
>   > area.
>   >
>   > What I would like to do is create a wireless link:  get some kind of 
>   > transceiver that I could plug into the hub in my office and a 
>   > companion device that could connect to the Ethernet card in my shack 
>   > computer.  I do not want to convert the whole system to a wireless 
>   > network. Naturally, it's very important that there be good security, 
>   > since it's going to be connected to my office system.
>   >
>   > What do I need to get in order to do this?
>   >
>   > Vic K2VCO
>   >
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