[mythtv-users] O.T. myth-tv + gentoo + wireless LAN info

[Chris Trown]

Phil Thompson wrote:
> On Monday 28 November 2005 10:52 pm, Chris Trown wrote:
> 
>>Rodney D. Myers wrote:
>>
>>>I've purchased at myth-tv box from magicitx.com, and not in the
>>>position to run a LAN cable from the living room to the computer room
>>>[aka spare bedroom].
>>>
>>>From what I gather from the reading, it runs gentoo. What pci and/or
>>>USB wifi network card(s) will work in, as a drop in card?
>>
>>      None.  At least with Fedora.  I would stick with a card that has
>>either Atheros or Realtek chips in 'em.  Note that I said card.  You'll
>>definately be going on the edge with a USB WiFi.
>>
>>      If this is a standalone system, you'll be OK as far as bandwidth
>>goes.  If you'll be streaming from a backend to a frontend, beware.  You
>>might not get the bits you need at the speed you need 'em.
> 
> 
> After doing some tests I've given up on wireless. I'm using HomePlug/Powerline 
> (http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm) adapters to distribute the LAN 
> over the mains and it seems to work really well.
> 
> I'm using a mixture of 14Mbps devices (for non-Myth systems) and 85Mbps 
> devices between my Myth backend and my (just 1 at the moment) frontend. I 
> reckon I'm getting about 45Mbps which is fine for streaming live TV with PIP.
> 

      If I'd remembered that these were available, I would definately 
gone that route instead of wireless.

      If you decide to try HomePlug, it would probably be a good idea to 
make sure you can return the devices if they don't work.  You just never 
know...

Chris...

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