Bluetooth or 802.11?

[Cervantes]

So, which is better for a large house.... an 802.11 (B or G) network, or a Bluetooth network?

Also, I'm sure it's a dumb question, but I can't find a reason to dispute it... my colleague at work insists that the standard TV cable in everyones houses can be used with 10Mbps BNC network cards. Would this work? Would it interfere with the cable modem?

Opinions, please!

 

[jimbopalmer]

802.11 is wireless networking to connect different computers
Bluetooth is wireless to connect components of one computer to the main box

TV cable and thinnet cable are not the same, and you cannot run both at the same time on one cable in any case.

there is Power line networking avialable as well, in case you need more choices


I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[G0AOZ]

Here in the U.K., TV coaxial cable has a 75 ohm impedance, and 10Mbps BNC network cards rely on a 50 ohm line. The impedance mismatch would preclude even its dedicated usage.


ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[bcastner]

The range of Bluetooth (approx. 10 meters) precludes its use in a "large house."

Go with 802.11 B or G.

 

[Cervantes]

Thanks ya'll! That's what I get for listening to the dork at Best Buy ... "Yeah, sure, you can use this USB Bluetooth dongle to share files and stuff!". *sigh*

And thanks for the info on the coax as well. I figured there was something

This concludes my dumb questions of the week.

 

[Phobic]

you might also want to check out hpna (network through phone jacks) if you are looking for an inexpensive no-wires solution.