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esutherland
03-12-2002, 11:22 AM
What are some common misconceptions people have about what 802.11 can and cannot do?

Ed
MoleStrangler
03-12-2002, 01:19 PM
I still connect to 100baseT to backup my laptops to a networked DVD-RAM, RF is just toooo slow.
Sumaryo
03-26-2002, 10:47 AM
I just put a Proxim's Skyline CardBus 802.11a adapter on my notebook and hook up an Access Points Skyline 802.11a, set it on Turbo mode ... and transfer a 4 GB files in a matter of minutes (well, actually close to 15-20 minutes). This gives me a throughput of something 50-60 Mbps, very comparable to 100 Mbps NIC.
wlan-security
04-21-2002, 11:13 AM
The recent approved proposal by the IEEE Task Group i for TKIP (protection against "Weak IV" attacks) attacks from WEP key cracking programs like AirSnort have been successfully mitigaged.

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ua549
04-22-2002, 07:38 AM
I think a big misconception is that wireless is a no-brainer to install and setup.

The reality is that an effective wireless network requires a detailed site survey and extensive planning to insure the best coverage and signal strengths with no dead areas so that the highest speeds are used.
disque71
05-19-2002, 11:11 PM
Simply put, security.
802.11 has WEP key securtiy and is more secure and reliable to wired.