Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:15:44 +1000
From: "Tim Pitman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Semi-OT: Libretto 50 and wireless networking cards
I've been using an Aviator 2.4 PCMCIA card in my Libretto 50 for a couple of
months. I beleive that these card are physically the same as the Aviator
Pros, but with different software drivers.
I have one card in a desktop computer connected to a LAN, which runs the
supplied WinProxy under windows 95 for internet sharing. Since this is able
to work with a networked internet connection (as opposed to a dialup
connection), I assume that it would have no problem with a cable modem. The
particular proxy program is somewhat temperamental with ICQ and I havent
been able to get it to work with telnet. Overall, the software side of
things works well, and would be even better if I set up a proper gateway
machine running Linux instead of using proxy software.
With regard to the card itself, I have never had any thermal problems, even
with fairly long periods of use. My libretto is overclocked to 100MHz. The
card does get a bit warm, though.
Overall, I think the Aviator cards are excellent value for Libretto wireless
networking. (here in Australia, a pair of PCMCIA cards and an ISA adpater
retails for $260, while all other wireless network cards retail for about
$400 each for PCMCIA versions)
Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: "E. Smith (TP)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Libretto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 10:13 AM
Subject: Semi-OT: Libretto 50 and wireless networking cards
> Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:15:16 -0400
> From: "E. Smith \(TP\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Semi-OT: Libretto 50 and wireless networking cards
>
> I'm currently comparing two sets of wireless network cards for use between
my L50 and an IBM ThinkPad.
>
> I've got a pair of WebGear AviatorPro's and a pair of Proxim Symphony
cards.
>
> I'd like to use them for file/print sharing and to share my cable modem.
>
> Here's where it goes off-topic: From what I've read, the Proxim cards are
intended to be used to share an analog modem, but not a cable modem. Proxim,
not surprisingly, sells an "ethernet bridge" which handles this, which you
just plug into your hub (but it lists for $399!)
>
> I tried using WinRoute Lite to handle the cable modem sharing, hoping it
might open the door to a solution. However, WinRoute can't see my other
network card while my Symphony card is running (suspicious).
>
> It is worthy of note that the Symphony cards are physically superb. Each
card's flat antenna protrudes less than an inch outside of my L50 (nice!)
while the antenna and body of the Aviator cards protrude well over an inch
(and then the flat antenna unfolds to an obtuse angle (just over 90
degrees). It's huge compared with the Symphony's antenna, so I'd like to get
the Symphony cards to share my cable modem.
>
> Plus, the initial software setup of the Symphony cards is much easier than
that of the Aviators.
>
> Anyone have experience with the Symphony cards that might help?
>
> Now, about the Aviators. As I said above, the cards are huge compared with
the Symphony cards. Plus, the software comes across as more primitive (user
interface-wise). However, the documentation clearly states that they can
share a cable modem (and I don't doubt it). Also, the card has caused two
thermal shutdowns in my L50 today (I believe I was messing with network
drivers both times, so that might have just made it hyperactive, but I'm not
sure).
>
> Anyone have experience with AviatorPro cards? Or with their Aviator 2.4
predecessor?
>
> TIA,
>
> -e.
>
>
>
>
>
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