HomeRF 2.0 - 10Mbps USB and PCMCIA adapters

HomeRF 2.0 10Mbps USB and PCMCIA adapters

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Proxim Symphony HomeRF 2.0 USB and PCMCIA network adapters 
A review of the first 10Mbps HomeRF products

by Chris Kaminski
18-Oct-2001
Hands on review
part 2 of 2
Software Bundle
The software bundle included includes features not normally found packaged with a network adapter. The software includes a NAT based internet connection sharing program, a network bridge, virtual modem software, and a program called Location Switcher. Probably the most unique of these is the transparent network bridge. The only problem with the software package is the inconsistent support between operating systems. I have developed a chart at the end of the article that will explain what software functions under what platforms.
Connection Sharing
One function of the ‘Conductor’ software is Internet connection sharing. Like other NAT based Internet sharing software, it allows all the computers on your network to connect to the Internet through a computer that runs the ‘Conductor’ server software. The Conductor software supports up to 25 computers but does not handle more advanced protocols like those used by AOL or Compuserve. It is however great for doing simple web, ftp and email access. Cable, DSL, and dial-up modems are supported as well as those that use PPPoE, a special service provider connection protocol.
Virtual Modem
A computer that runs the Conductor software and has modem may opt to share their modem with all the other computers on your network. The modem becomes a virtual resource that other computers may use to send faxes or connect to the Internet. The modem is of course still single user.
Transparent Bridge
The most useful tool packaged is called the transparent network bridge and is part of the Conductor software application. When installed on a computer with two network adapters, one being a HomeRF adapter, computers on each network can see each other. The most common use for this is adding a couple of wireless computers to an existing Ethernet network. In this case, you would install an Ethernet card AND HomeRF card into a single computer and run the transparent bridge. Now all computers on the Ethernet network can see the wireless computers and the other way around too!
 
Remember, these products are meant for home or small office environments. It is suggested that no more than 7 computers reside on each side of the bridge.
Location Switcher
The location switcher is a simple program that allows you to configure your computer system with multiple network ‘profiles’. Since laptops often travel between different networks, the Location Switcher allows you to select a ‘network profile’ when you start your computer. Location Switcher can handle basic network configuration changes between locations but if you need more options or power, look into an inexpensive program called NetSwitcher .
Software supported for each OS
 
Win95
Win98/SE
WinME
Win2k
Mac
WinXP
Drivers
Planned
Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Panned
Support
Yes
Peer to
Peer
 
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Yes
Internet
Sharing
 
Yes
Yes
*
 
*
Virtual
Modem
 
Yes
Yes
No
 
No
Transparent
Bridging
 
Yes
Yes
No
 
*
Location
Switcher
 
Yes
No
No
 
No
*this feature is built into the OS and works well with HomeRF
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58 comments
HomeRF 2.0 10Mbps USB and PCMCIA adapters
Nothing but trouble by Seelye - 23/11/2001 10:10:00
Re: Nothing but trouble by Uncle Vanya - 18/02/2002 11:02:00
Re: Nothing but trouble by Frans Gunnink - 16/08/2002 13:45:00
Re: Nothing but trouble by JAY - 10/12/2002 20:00:00
Re: Nothing but trouble by Howard - 20/12/2002 13:11:00
Does not work with Windows and XP by Jas - 13/01/2002 23:38:00
Re: Does not work with Windows and XP by Ugg - 20/03/2002 13:09:00
Re: Does not work with Windows and XP by Ugg - 20/03/2002 13:13:00
Re: Does not work with Windows and XP by Mike - 12/05/2004 18:59:00
Re: Does not work with Windows and XP by Felipe - 31/12/2003 04:43:00
Re: Does not work with Windows and XP by luis lopez - 05/07/2004 14:39:00
Motorola BB160 & WIN XP by Dobbelaere - 10/01/2003 02:49:00
Re: Motorola BB160 & WIN XP by Michael - 12/09/2003 18:04:00
Re: Motorola BB160 & WIN XP by Henry - 15/09/2003 11:45:00
Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by Joe - 28/09/2003 01:24:00
Re: Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by Scott - 13/10/2003 01:03:00
Re: Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by Herm Goode - 11/11/2003 14:44:00
Re: Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by jay - 21/11/2003 21:58:00
Re: Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by Ed - 30/11/2003 14:14:00
drivers needed by djuan - 08/12/2003 21:16:00
Re: Dont buy Motorola bb160 from anyone by james - 25/04/2004 10:28:00
oh please by DanG - 02/05/2004 14:34:00
Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Stephen - 15/10/2003 22:00:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Beantown - 18/10/2003 10:04:00
Need recomendation on buying Motorola BB160 by EDWARD VAZQUEZ - 21/10/2003 00:39:00
Re: Need recomendation on buying Motorola BB160 by LAMBERTO - 11/11/2003 21:54:00
Re: Need recomendation on buying Motorola BB160 by Richard C Rebeck - 20/04/2004 08:04:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Alucard - 11/02/2004 17:11:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Rob - 23/02/2004 14:02:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Mike Snow - 09/03/2004 19:37:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by rafael - 26/11/2003 08:59:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by rick - 02/12/2003 00:25:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by David - 11/10/2004 19:36:00
I need Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by jose juan - 02/03/2005 12:54:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by haiserver - 13/01/2005 19:44:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Derrick - 28/05/2005 20:48:00
Re: Found Win XP drivers for Motorola BB160 by Slacker - 18/12/2005 12:29:00
problems with bb160 by ali - 08/12/2003 20:15:00
motorola bb160 wireless kit & Linux by moeb - 19/12/2003 06:09:00
Re: motorola bb160 wireless kit & Linux by pianoplayerontheroof - 25/04/2004 10:27:00
BB160 USB and Windows XP by Felipe - 31/12/2003 04:54:00
BB160 Wireless Gateway, I NEED HELP!! by Lindsay - 05/01/2004 16:26:00
Re: BB160 Wireless Gateway, I NEED HELP!! by Jerry - 07/01/2004 22:42:00
Re: BB160 Wireless Gateway, I NEED HELP!! by Greg - 10/01/2004 16:34:00
PC card Trouble by Greg - 10/01/2004 16:31:00
Trouble with my Printer by Greg - 11/01/2004 21:45:00
BB160 by Scott Downs - 03/03/2004 07:49:00
What do I do? by Angela - 04/05/2004 12:46:00
no connection by mike - 31/08/2004 07:41:00
Please help me - HyperThreading PC problem by QT - 23/02/2005 23:04:00
Re: Please help me - HyperThreading PC problem by guru - 02/08/2005 06:40:00
Homerf and Wlan by guru - 02/08/2005 06:37:00
Re: Homerf and Wlan by Hoang - 04/10/2006 05:37:00
Re: Homerf and Wlan by Robert - 24/12/2006 19:24:00
Posted by Robert
24/12/2006 19:24:00.
Re: Homerf and Wlan
802.11x and HomeRF are totally different protocols and will not communicate together. And believe me when I say this, I worked on the Proxim team that designed the first wireless equipment,Rangelan, and HRF protocols.
Some have manual for gateway bb160 by Jose Ramirez - 02/10/2006 01:01:00
how to install HomeRF with WLAN 802.1b by Hoang - 04/10/2006 07:26:00
Posted by Hoang
04/10/2006 07:26:00.
how to install HomeRF with WLAN 802.1b
tnks
Re: how to install HomeRF with WLAN 802.1b by Robert - 24/12/2006 19:17:00
Posted by Robert
24/12/2006 19:17:00.
Re: how to install HomeRF with WLAN 802.1b
HomeRF and 802.11x protocols are not compatable and do not work together.

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