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January 4th, 2004 02:00

Not possible (driver doesn't support it).  AFAIK, the ACX100 Texas Instruments chipset is the only supporter.

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January 4th, 2004 07:00

That's too bad. I know US Robotics has software for their wireless cards that supports 256 bit encryption. I guess 128 is enough but 256 would still be cool.

Thanks anyway

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January 4th, 2004 17:00

US Robotics (and the D-Link AirPlus (22mb) line) use the TI chipset I linked to.  There are a couple manufacturers that use it also.  To get the 22mb rate and 256-bit encryption, you must have all compatable equipment - regular "b" equipment (all use 128-bit keys max.) cannot associate with an AP that is set to 256-bit encryption.  A plus for safety but restricting.

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January 4th, 2004 20:00

I still connect at 54mbps so its all good. The unit is supposed to have an option to enable some special technology which makes the 54mbps run at 100mbps but i don't know where to enable it. I think you need to have the US Robotics wireless card for that option.

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January 4th, 2004 21:00

You are still only connecting at tops 3-4MBps to the internet, at best.  The 54Mbpx is the speed of your internal LAN, not your connection speed to your ISP.

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January 4th, 2004 21:00

Yes I know but I have a home network of 4 computers and a network hard drive so the faster the better.

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January 4th, 2004 23:00

To answer the other about the 108mb rate, that chipset is also propriatary and you'd need a compatable wireless card to connect to the 108mb capable router.  Can't remember right off the top of my head the manufacturer of the chipset - A something IIRC.
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