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[Bevanron <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

Don Bowen wrote:
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> Wireless is slower than wired by about half even on a good 
> connection.  Wireless is available all over the place but range is 
> short.  It is a 2.4 gHz signal so all sorts of things attenuate it.
> I have a wireless adapter with a 6 dBi antenna which helps some.  I
> also have an adapter with an antenna connection.  I plan to hang
> something like a Yagi on the batwing TV antenna.  A short Yagi can
> get 9 dBi gain. (every 3 dBi is a doubling of the signal).

Don, the above is absolute Greek to me.  Is this really something I need
to learn for my potential use?  What the heck is "hanging a Yagi", or do
I want to know? :)

> Many places offer free wireless but many more charge.  I found the
> Texas rest areas offer free WiFi.  $tarbucks, Borders, Barns & Noble,
> Flying J, and others offer a paid connection.  Many libraries have
> free WiFi, it is cheaper than more computers.  I have used WiFi much
> more this year than last.  Where I am parked now is in a Houston side
> street and I am picking up an open WiFi connection.

So mostly, the whole WiFi thing is for travelers and those in cities?

Bev

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