[Elecraft] OT: getting shack on network

Fri Dec 5 18:25:06 2003

I might add that the 802.11b equipment on 2.4 GHz is liable to experience
some interference from microwave ovens, cordless phones, and the myriad of
other computer systems that are being wirelessly network these days.

I use the 802.11a standard which operates in the 5 GHz region. While the
range is less, the likelihood of interference is about zero and the
privacy/security issue is less involved. With two wireless access points
attached to my CAT5 LAN, I can take my laptop anywhere in the house or shack
and have good connections.

Another advantage of the 11a equipment is the 54 Mbps data rate compared to
the 11 Mbps rate for 11b. However, the 11g units operate on 2.4 GHz but at
data rates up to 54 Mbps.

All these units drop their data rates as signal quality and strength
decrease.

I am finding that wireless network extensions to my wired network are very
workable and useful.

George W5YR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stuart Rohre" <[email protected]>
To: "Vic Rosenthal" <[email protected]>; "Elecraft Reflector"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: getting shack on network

> 802.11b technology is readily available at computer stores and as a plus;
> also works in the amateur 2400 MHz band on a few of the channels.  That
> means it is legal for you to convert this equipment to a better antenna
for
> more range under part 97 rules.  (ham rules).  Converting is as simple as
> getting the right reverse sex coax connector onto your feedline to a
better
> antenna.  Basic units use diversity antennas which are rubber ducks or on
> lap top cards, they are simple printed circuit dipoles.  802.11 is a
defacto
> standard now, and is plenty fast for home networking, as well as the ham
> band experimentation.  Being the most popular 802.11 format, its
components
> are cheap!
> -Stuart
> K5KVH
>
>
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