X over WiFi G
From: 2trax (2trax_at_salterprojects.com)
Date: 01/31/04
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Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:00:46 +0000
Hi All,
Ethernet cable routing at home is becoming a problem as we have
lodgers who want broadband access in their rooms. At the moment, they
just run cables to their rooms up the stairs and it's driving my
wife & I nuts.
Moving to a 54Mbit WiFi lan looks like a good solution... it
certainly looks cheaper to set up an access point with DCHP/DMZ/ADSL
capabilities than having builders come in and run ethernet cables
from the garage, up 2 sets of stairs and through the rest of the house. It
also means that those who have laptops could connect from anywhere in the
house.
Obviously WiFi will be a bit slower than the existing lan, and I was
wondering how noticable this would be on my own PCs which run X over the
lan? Has anyone tried using X over the new WiFi G standard? I only use
normal office type applications - I won't be editing huge bitmaps with the
GIMP regularly...
Also, I was probably going to locate the access point in the garage where
the servers are kept, as it is a 2-hour fire rated construction and this
way I won't have any cables in the house at all. Does WiFi work
acceptably well through 100mm blockwork?
Finally, what's the current state of security on WiFi networks? Assuming I
implement 128bit encryption, is that enough of a deterrent to prevent
casual crackers in my street from getting in?
Thanks for any feedback,
Sam.
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