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Anyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup?

New MessageAnyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup? (modified 0 times) GWIZAH
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I was wondering if any of you have used this
to do wireless between your desktop and your I-opener.
It looks pretty good. USB connectivity, (alleged) 1.6 Mbps link.
So, anybody have one yet?
03-18-2001 07:04:52

New MessageRE:Anyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup? (modified 0 times) kesh314
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Heh, Yep! And I can say it works like a charm! I have one USB Wireless connected to my regular computer--which is connected through a cable modem to the internet, and the other to the IO. I used Intel's Internet Software Sharing (ISS) as opposed to MS's Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), and it worked fine. I also share my regular computer's drives (and the IO's) and printer. So far everything seems fine. Clearly it's not 10 Mbps, but it is wireless-so I can roam--as soon as somebody figures out a battery solution for the IO.

The important thing to remember (which none of the auctions say, nor Intel), is that you must have at least two nodes in the wireless to get it to work. Not trying to insult you--just don't want anybody buying one only to be disappointed and find out later--you know.

I've even taken one apart. It's a little "L" shaped circuit board. It measures about 2.5" x 2.5" with one quadrant removed (hence the L shape).

I would like to find a way to mount it internally--however, clearly something must be figured out with the RF shield--otherwise it'd be pointless. I don't know if attaching a simple antenna to it that would pass through the holes in the RF shield would work or not--I supposed I'll try something like that.

Hope that helps.

Kevin

03-18-2001 08:36:00

New MessageRE:Anyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup? (modified 0 times) GWIZAH
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Thanks! me thinks Im going to go prowl Ebay for awhile, BTW are you able to play Mp3's thru your connection? Do you ever lose connectivity? I assume your using Win 98 se, although its supposed to support ME.
03-18-2001 10:19:27

New MessageRE:Anyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup? (modified 0 times) kesh314
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Actually, you'll call me blasphemous for saying this, but I don't really do the MP3 thing on a regular basis. I've tried it on my IO, but it was only over the SMC EZConnect 10 Mbps USB->Ethernet adapter I'm also using. Streaming MP3s (using Winamp) worked fine over that connection. I'll try it over the wireless and let you know.

Regaring loss of connectivity--I experience that with my SMC. I haven't used the Anypoint since I verified it worked. Somebody this board posted a link to a program called CacheMaster (freeware!). That allowed me to tranfer better--but the connection was still lost when I tried to transfer the Win98 CABs over it. Search for that term, and you'll find the thread.

Also, I'm using Win98 Gold, not SE.

Kevin

03-18-2001 10:59:27

New MessageRE:Anyone used the Intel AnyPoint USB wireless setup? (modified 0 times) zyxw
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Are the Intel wireless units related (compatible?) with the Acer Warplink wireless USB product?
03-23-2001 21:32:40

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