The
congested bandwidth argument doesn't apply to RF as whole. To the 2.4 GHz
range, yes, but not to RF as a whole.
[Keith Doxey] Yes it does. Find some space on
the UHF TV band or the FM band around London or Manchester (and possibly
other
big cities). The Satellite bands are also quite congested but haved the
advantage that the signals are microwave and the same frequencies can be
used
again at different locations on the Clarkes
Belt.
Cat5 is
great but not always practical. Most houses in the UK only have wireless
systems as an option because laying cable is impossible or very unsightly.
On
this point, why don't all new homes come with Cat5 prewired? It's
shockingly
simple and so cheap.
[Keith Doxey] Many high end builders are now starting to
install CAT5 in new builds but nowhere near
enough
Just a
quick aside, why does no-one use the privacy argument with DECT handsets
but
always does with wireless LANs?
[Keith Doxey] No idea. Wireless does have its
place but its not the answer to everything and as I pointed out, it does
have
its shortcomings. It is VERY usefull where it is impossible or not
practical to run cables as long as you are aware of its
shortcomings
G
I
refer to many previous postings extolling the virtues of CAT5 cable over RF
connectivity.
RF's major benefit is No cable required but the devices need to
obtain power from somewhere either expensive batteries or mains power via a
cable.
RF's major drawbacks......
Congested bandwidth
lack of privacy
susceptible to interference.
Get the CAT5 cable installed and use WIRED
solutions.
Keith
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