Re: [MLUG] public library networking...

["Daniel Nowlin" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Most laptops come with a nic built in.  The Lib is already wired, they just
need more hubs/switches.  Besides wired is more secure, reliable, and
cheaper in the long run.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>
To: <EMAIL:PROTECTED>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MLUG] public library networking...


> > Wireless would be nice but do not forget that this is a public library
> > and not everybody has wireless.  Agree not everybody an ethernet card
> > let alone a laptop but most people with a laptop will at least have a
> > nic.  I would rather see the library allow people to jack in via the
> > ports.  Even if it is just a class C private IP with proxy.
>
> I'd think WiFi would be cheaper and easier to setup. Couldn't people
> without WiFi just get a WiFi card? If you don't have a free pcmcia slot
> you could look into ethernet to WiFi converters or a USB to WiFi
> converters - both of which are pretty user friendly.
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