[MLB-WIRELESS] 802.11 and 802.11b

[Jason Hecker]

I see from some 11Mbit cards specs that they will do 802.11b (11Mbit) and 
802.11 (2Mbit).  I know not everyone has the $250-$300+ to play with 11Mbit 
cards.  What scope is there for use of the far cheaper 2Mbit cards ($80 
odd) with the Melb Wireless network?  Do 802.11b cards need to be forced to 
do 802.11 or will they autodetect 802.11 and seamlessly switch between that 
and 802.11b?

Or, should 2Mbit be confined to west Melb and east Melb kept 11Mbit?  ;) 
<Flame retardant clothing on>

Mind you, 802.11 should get better range than 802.11b (due to the higher 
process gain.)


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