Re: Wireless ethernet?

Riley Williams (rhw@MemAlpha.CX)
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:40:07 +0100 (GMT)


Hi Mike.

> I am wondering if it is possible to have a laptop computer with
> some form of 10Mbit ethernet connection or faster that is
> wireless and free of any form of line of sight connection as
> well.

> Example: A person has a home LAN, and a laptop. They would
> like to wander around the house with the LAPTOP, and possibly
> outside, but not far. However, they'd like the LAPTOP to be
> connected to the LAN all the time without wires and without line
> of sight with infrared or whatnot.

> Is this possible? If so, does Linux support it? Where can I
> get the info?

I understand that there are low power radio ethernet systems with a
range of around 50 metres, but I know little about them.

Best wishes from Riley.

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