wireless lan choices HomeRF or 802.11b, Wireless

Type		Media	Speed	Cost for 2 PC's	Cost for 3 PC's
Ethernet	Wired	Network Cable	10/100Mbps	$30	$70
HomePNA 2.0	Wired	Phone Line	10Mbps	$100	$150
HomeRF 2.0	Wireless	None	10Mbps	$180	$270
802.11b	Wireless	None	11Mbps	$160	$240

 

As you can see from the chart above, Ethernet is the least expensive and fastest solution.  Ethernet is also the most standardized of all network solutions.  Unlike other network solutions, NICS - network interface cards - from different vendors always operate with each other well.

No matter network type you choose, they all operate the same once the network is running and your network software drivers are loaded into your computer.  Each solution shares internet, printers, files, and plays games just about as well as the others - barring speed differences.  If you don't mind running cable, Ethernet is always the way to go in the home.

Part 1: Wired Networks

Part 2: Wireless Networks

wireless lan choices HomeRF or 802.11b, Wireless