[plug] Wanted: dirt cheap wireless LAN

[Mike Holland]

On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Harry McNally wrote:

> On Fri, 3 Jan 2003 08:59:35 +0800 "Daniel Pearson" <plug at flashware.net> wrote:
> 
> > You can purchase an irda adapter that plugs in through serial or USB port
> > for around $100.
> 
> Altronics have a kit for $27.95 STOCK-CODE: KC5323 

> http://www1.jaycar.com.au/produ...

Altronics??

> I was looking at this last night in the cattle dog but it won't have the
> range unless you attach IR laser pointers which haven't really taken

Harry, would you be able to substitute a red laser diode and matching 
photo-transitor in that kit?

Alternatively, what about two accoustic modems and a length of garden 
hose? Beats the avian suggestion :)

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