On 07/16/2017 09:19 PM, L A Walsh wrote:
James Knott wrote:
On 07/16/2017 08:51 PM, L A Walsh wrote:
How is that different than using a cellular network for internet connectivity?
I assume you have an Internet connection. Many people have WiFi set up in their homes, to provide Internet service to their portable devices. Also many businesses and other organizations have WiFi available for their customers. WiFi is totally different than the cell network, in that it's just an extension of an Internet connection, not a separate service. Oh... I was confusing WiFi w/Cell, WiFi is the group of 802.11 [a/b/g/n, etc] protos I see...
Don't bother w/them, even the wifi stuff doesn't give very good results -- tried a few wireless type products -- even speakers across the room (wanted to use them for back speakers in a 7.2 setup) didn't work w/o noticeable interference. Ug!
So computer is wired all the way -- though have a 5.8GHz telephone handset (with a noticeable buzz interference that appeared several months ago), and a few assorted wireless outdoor thermometers that didn't work reliably when they still worked.
Thanks for the update though.
WiFi is the wireless (RF) connection from your wired (from outside) modem to all your wirelesslly connected devices in the house, including, if you have it "connected", your cell phone. It usually runs on 2.4 GHz and 5.6 GHz frequencies. Your cell phone may be able to connect with this at around 2GHx--not too familiear with the frequencies involved. There is a lot of stuff on these frequencies nowadays, but you may be able to switch to a different frequency in each band. You'll have to consult the instructions for your device. That MAY get rid of the buzz. --doug, WA2SAY, retired RF Engineer
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