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I have FIOS fiber internet access 15megabits per second at home. Using wdc.speakeasy.net with my wired NIC I get 13MB or greater always, but with wireless 802.11G the max I can get is 8MB. No big problem, but I wonder if anyone else has seen effective speeds greater than 8MB .I would definitely recommend Verizon FIOS fiber internet access for anyone who can get it.Does anyone else who has FIOS at home able to get greater than 1.5 MB upload speeds?

Am thinking of upgrading my Linksys 802.11b home wireless network to 802.11g. Have any FReepers done this and noticed a network speed increase? Any improvement in transmission/reception distance?

Testing testing 1 2 3 am I logged on? This is a test of a wireless broadband connection to Free Republic. The T1 was turned on a few minutes ago and I've just switched on my connection about 2.5 miles away from the access point using a 19dB 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna from SmartBridges.com. This is a good way to get broadband service in rural areas where the phone company and cable company do not offer wireless service. Any entrepreneural FReepers in a similar situation with networking skills might consider starting a wireless broadband service in their area.

Lufthansa to give wing to broadband By Richard Shim Staff Writer, CNET News.com May 27, 2003, 12:24 PM PT Broadband access will be the latest in-flight service for travelers on Lufthansa, coming after an agreement struck by the German airline and a Boeing subsidiary devoted to mobile communications. Lufthansa and Connexion by Boeing announced Monday that after the recent completion of trials for broadband access on Lufthansa flights, the airline will make the service available starting in 2004 on its fleet of about 80 long-haul aircraft, including Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A330 and A340 planes. Financial terms of the service...

Hi all-- I'm thinking of setting up a wireless home network in a two-story house in order to share files between computers and to share an internet connection. I'd like to hear FReepers' opinions on: How well the wireless signal carries throughout both floors of a home; Ease of setup with Win 98 or XP; Brands to look for/avoid Any other tips you think useful.