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Wireless vs. Phone Line Networking
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Posted by: TotalRecall
AnandTech has taken a look at the new HomePNA 2.0 and IEEE 802.11b standards in home networking. The HomePNA 2.0 system uses your phone lines, while IEEE 802.11b is wireless. Here's a snip:
The clear performance winner in this test is HomePNA 2.0. With high data rates, robust scaling and little degradation over distance, if you need a replacement for Ethernet, this is your best solution.
Wireless connections do have great advantages. First, they allow you to access the network from anywhere in (or outside of) your home, regardless of the presence of a phone jack. Also, they allow you to roam the house freely with a laptop, without the hassle of cords. With the recent introduction of several Compact Flash 802.11b wireless adapters, even your PDA can be wirelessly connected to the network from any location you choose.
If either of those aren't interesting, you may want to check out HomePlug which uses the power lines inside your house for networking. AnandTech's article is here.
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