[WEB4LIB] More on Wireless Librarian

[Jim Barrentine]

At 05:32 PM 09/26/2000 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm currently trying out our various databases and such to see how well they
>function via wireless.

Bill,

I am curious as to exactly what you are "testing".  I assume your databases 
are remote commercial ones accessed via the Internet in which case the 
11Mbps wireless link is certainly not the choke point in the connection.

I've been working with 802.11 wireless networks in libraries for over two 
years now.  Believe me, they work.  For those of you that would like 
pricing, check out http://www.eniview.net/eniproduct/OrderProduct.asp

These are about as good a price as I have seen.  If you have a little spare 
cash and would like to stick your toe in the water, order the RG1000 kit 
which includes one access point and one PCMCIA card for about $400.

Jim


James K. Barrentine
Information Partners, Inc.
Technology Solutions for Libraries
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