--- Forwarded Message from Kevin Carroll <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:13:11 -0500 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Kevin Carroll <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #5952.3 Hardware and "Wireless labs" ------------------ >--- Forwarded Message from [log in to unmask] --- > >>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:06:26 -0600 >>From: [log in to unmask] >>Subject: Re: #5952 Hardware and "Wireless labs" >>In-reply-to: <[log in to unmask]> >>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information >>Forum <[log in to unmask]> > >------------------ >In a fixed location, I would suggest sticking with a hard-wired network. >It is faster and maybe a bit more reliable than the wireless network. >Also, the wireless solutions slow with the more users you have accessing a >hub. > >I have both. I have a 100 Mb hard wired Mac lab with iMacs, G4s, and two >G4 servers. I also have three wireless hubs. This allows our roaming >classroom cart to access the network from anywhere in the building and lets >anyone with the right hardware to bring their laptop into the building and >use the network. > >It has worked well so far. > Tom Browne Have you experienced network security problems with letting `anyone with the right hardware' access your network? I have reservations about running my wireless network without a login/ password permission routine...... -- Kevin C. Carroll, MA, CNA Systems Administrator Wayne State University College of Education Curriculum Support Center 114 Education Detroit, MI 48202 313.577.9935 (voice) 313.577.8307 (fax)