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Newbie Question

  • 01-12-2003 6:41pm
    #1
    GuanYin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭


    I just bought an IR compatable phone.

    I have a USB wireless connection 802.11b - Netgear model MA111.

    Does this connect with IR phones or do I need a dedicated IR port of somekind?


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  • #2
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    IR is a completely different beast to 802.11b. IR uses light whereas 802.11b uses radio waves. What you'll need is an IR adaptor. I'm pretty sure if you check a supplier like www.komplett.ie or www.peats.ie you'll be able to get a USB adaptor. One of the other lads will no doubt come out with a cheaper source than the two ive mentioned.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Try it out on a friends laptop (they usually have IR serial ports)

    802.11b runs at 2.4GHz (~12cm wavelength)
    whereas Infra red runs at 300E12Hz (~840nm)

    Most newer motherboars have a (5 pin?) connector for it - anyone know where you can get the wee beastie - the USB / Serial port adaptors are a tad pricey for what they do..


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