On Saturday 11 Aug 2007 10:54, Tim wrote:
> On Sat August 11 2007 10:37, Andy Random wrote:
> > On Thu, 9 Aug 2007, Dr Adam J Trickett wrote:
> > > I think my usage would be running a notebook at one end with X sessions
> > > back to my main systems and possibly streaming audio (not video).
> > >
> > > Dabs et al are flogging a pair of 85 units for GBP80 and a pair of
> > > 200 units for GBP115.
> > >
> > > Is an ~85Mbps hub fast enough for X? Or should I just buy the faster
> > > units and not worry...! ;-)
> >
> > I run X over my broadband connection with reasonable performance, so
> > assuming the 85 units will deliver even 8Mb I doubt you need to buy the
> > faster units.
> >
> > The only time you are likely to notice it is if you are trying to do
> > large file transfers (like a back up) over the slower link.
> >
> > Andy
>
> You might want to look at these
>
> http://www.wifi-antennas.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=34
<quote>Limitations of use...
The homeplug will not function when used with a socket or extension lead with
spike or surge protection</quote>
I use mine - at both ends of the connection - plugged into extensions with
surge protection. I was warned that this _might_ cause problems, so I
decided to suck it and see, and only worry about the problem if it arose.
I have had no problems at all. As for speed, I have 85 Mbps plugs and have
always had a more than satisfactory speed. I do not, however, use my laptop
to watch videos or listen to music. But I have done an Etch net-install via
the Homeplug network and got excellent download speeds.
Lisi
