PC Expanders

The Wireless Age - The advent of wireless networks has brought great flexibility to the home and work place. One can now travel from room to room or office to office without losing internet connectivity and without the expense and hassle of wiring every location.

Why Go Wireless?
->no cables ->no phone lines ->shared internet access ->file sharing ->ease of connectivity ->ability to hook up PS2, XBox and other video games.. etc.

Sample Configurations:

Wireless Standard	802.11b	802.11a	802.11g
SPEED	Up to 11MPS (note: cable modem service typically averages no more than 4 to 5 Mbps).	Up to 54 Mbps (5X greater than 802.11b).	Up to 54 Mbps (5X greater than 802.11b).
FREQUENCY	More crowded 2.4GHz band. Some conflict may occur with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave oven etc.	Uncrowded 5GHz band can coexist with 2.4GHz networks w/o interference.	More crowded 2.4GHz band. Some conflict may occur with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave oven etc.
RANGE	Good range. Typically up to 100-150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials, room layout.	Shorter range than 802.11b & 802.11g. Typically 25 to 75 feet indoors.	Good range. Typically up to 100-150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials, room layout.
PUBLIC ACCESS	Growing "hot spots" is growing rapidly, allowing wireless connectivity in many airports, hotels, college campuses, public areas and restaurants.	None at this time.	Current 802.11b hot spots (at 11Mbps). Also it is expected that most 802.11b hot spots will quickly convert to 802.11g.