You have a combination of Windows-based computers and
non-Windows-based computers that are used for drive sharing, printing
to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
Your notebook computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the
network
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
A wireless Ethernet network is appropriate if:
You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
Network speed and the ability to move about with your computer are
more important than cost savings
You have several Windows-based computers that are used for drive
sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
Your notebook computer has wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) for
networking
Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps (see "Comparing
data transfer speed" on page 198)
Bluetooth
A Bluetooth network is appropriate if:
You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
Your PDA, pager, cellular telephone, or printer has Bluetooth for
networking
Your connection needs are less than 1000 Kbps (see "Comparing data
transfer speed" on page 198)
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