Multiple computers on one XP key?
02-02-2007, 02:15 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by rawr
I dont have a laptop and wireless sucks as far as having a decent ping goes. Local network file transfer speeds on wireless are also dog slow.
Maybe wireless 802.11b... N is about four times faster than G. I have a wireless 802.11n setup and its fast as ----....
Its a bit early to jump on the n wagon, but not only is it fast (200Mb/sec...) Its more secure as well...Also with MIMO better range is attainable as well; 2.4-5 GHZ
Also:
An 802.11 access point may operate in one of three modes:
Legacy (only 802.11a, b, and g)
Mixed (both 802.11a, b, g, and n)
Greenfield (only 802.11n) - maximum performance.
02-02-2007, 02:57 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Kenny Rogers
Or if you can obtain a copy of XP Pro Corporate that hasn't been flagged for being used more times than a hooker, that's the way to go. They're specifically used for multiple-computer applications for big companies so they don't have to have unique keys for each computer.
Came with XP disc and "school" code
John Q. Public is the username
02-02-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
802.11g transfer rate is as fast as any HD short of SATA 300. Advertised speeds are burst speeds NOT actual transfer speeds. Further, if you had a wireless router that wasn't a toy and had the backplane to support your transfer demands you wouldn't think it laggy. Get one of the WRT54G/S that has a real amount of flash and RAM, set up QOA, and welcome to Joey World.
02-02-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Kenny Rogers
Or if you can obtain a copy of XP Pro Corporate that hasn't been flagged for being used more times than a hooker, that's the way to go. They're specifically used for multiple-computer applications for big companies so they don't have to have unique keys for each computer.
02-02-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Jorsher
Yeah my wireless network is pretty slow even at full signal, using wrt54gs... I'm gonna wait for the "finalized" 802.11n and then i'll hook it up.
g should still be fast enough to stream hd
g should still be fast enough to stream hd
Those work fine for streaming HD,I agree. We useallkinds of em in the lab, but the Linksys are probably the least issue prone.
02-02-2007, 10:22 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
802.11g transfer rate is as fast as any HD short of SATA 300. Advertised speeds are burst speeds NOT actual transfer speeds. Further, if you had a wireless router that wasn't a toy and had the backplane to support your transfer demands you wouldn't think it laggy. Get one of the WRT54G/S that has a real amount of flash and RAM, set up QOA, and welcome to Joey World.
02-02-2007, 11:51 PM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Jorsher
Yeah my wireless network is pretty slow even at full signal, using wrt54gs... I'm gonna wait for the "finalized" 802.11n and then i'll hook it up.
g should still be fast enough to stream hd
g should still be fast enough to stream hd
Originally Posted by rawr
Its still not practical for me. I live in the country and don't own a laptop. So, I've got no need to buy the gear. Maybe one day I'll contribute to society enough to be able to afford a laptop.
02-03-2007, 04:26 AM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Uh, that isn't a... stock... WRT54GS, is it?
02-03-2007, 09:33 AM
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Re: Multiple computers on one XP key?
www.dd-wrt.com
Follow the instructions in the wiki. Among other things, you can turn up the broadcast power of your router to 251 mW; due to the circuitry being unshielded this actually hurts transmisiion quality, but you can go as as far as 84 mW (three times stock power) with no losses. 84mW will give you a full signal bar outside in your driveway.
There are also some overclocking features, but be very careful with those; read in the forum to see other's results, and tinker with the idea of heatsinks and fans if you go more than 10-15 Mhz over.
Follow the instructions in the wiki. Among other things, you can turn up the broadcast power of your router to 251 mW; due to the circuitry being unshielded this actually hurts transmisiion quality, but you can go as as far as 84 mW (three times stock power) with no losses. 84mW will give you a full signal bar outside in your driveway.
There are also some overclocking features, but be very careful with those; read in the forum to see other's results, and tinker with the idea of heatsinks and fans if you go more than 10-15 Mhz over.
