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ethernet?

by kyle_v 8y ago

ethernet?

pmlnr 8y ago
As much as I'd like to agree, it's not, as many devices - think smartphones and tablet - doesn't come with ethernet ports; neither do macs any more. I have some of my home devices wired: tv, console, home server; but for laptops and smartphones, it gets tricky. It also wouldn't help getting rid of the neighbour's wifi, unless I get some sort of faraday-cage insulation.
- agumonkey 8y ago
  Could it be possible to have so NFC like inductive coupling for Gbit ETH ?
  - pmlnr 8y ago
    No; not enough bandwidth.
    - agumonkey 8y ago
      not necessary actual NFC specs, but close range coils/antennas so phones wouldn't need a port, just a pad to be dropped on. although with usb-c 3 .. one port would be enough for all
- HillaryBriss 8y ago
  > neither do macs any more iMacs and iMac Pros still have ethernet ports: https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ and, I don't know how well it works, but it's possible to run ethernet over USB-C into a MacBook: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to...
brokensegue 8y ago
my phone didnt come with an ethernet port
thosakwe 8y ago
Most laptops today don't even come with an Ethernet port, let alone cell phones, which are virtually ubiquitous. The last purchase made in my family of an Ethernet-enabled system was running Windows XP.
NickBusey 8y ago
Let's assume I turn off all the WiFi devices in my house and only hard wire things. I can still see at least 7 WiFi networks from my neighbor's houses. Not to mention public spaces. I don't really think there is any way to avoid WiFi in most modern nations.
- jaimehrubiks 8y ago
  You´re lucky then, I see around 40-60 everytime.
- LinuxBender 8y ago
  There are paints and other materials that can block the signals. Even wire mesh added to the insulation can block signals.
  - NickBusey 8y ago
    That plan works assuming I never leave my house.
    - LinuxBender 8y ago
      Agreed, though you probably spend a bit of time in your home and at work. Driving past wifi the signal strength will vary wildly and won't likely be as strong as the one you are sleeping around. It certainly won't be as powerful as cell sites.
    - Gnarl 8y ago
      You can buffer your body against some of the damage by increasing your intake of ordinary antioxidants (refs in my other comments on this thread).

ethernet?

by kyle_v 8y ago

ethernet?

As much as I'd like to agree, it's not, as many devices - think smartphones and tablet - doesn't come with ethernet ports; neither do macs any more. I have some of my home devices wired: tv, console, home server; but for laptops and smartphones, it gets tricky. It also wouldn't help getting rid of the neighbour's wifi, unless I get some sort of faraday-cage insulation.

agumonkey 8y ago
Could it be possible to have so NFC like inductive coupling for Gbit ETH ?
- pmlnr 8y ago
  No; not enough bandwidth.
  - agumonkey 8y ago
    not necessary actual NFC specs, but close range coils/antennas so phones wouldn't need a port, just a pad to be dropped on. although with usb-c 3 .. one port would be enough for all
HillaryBriss 8y ago
> neither do macs any more iMacs and iMac Pros still have ethernet ports: https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ and, I don't know how well it works, but it's possible to run ethernet over USB-C into a MacBook: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to...

brokensegue 8y ago

my phone didnt come with an ethernet port

thosakwe 8y ago

Most laptops today don't even come with an Ethernet port, let alone cell phones, which are virtually ubiquitous. The last purchase made in my family of an Ethernet-enabled system was running Windows XP.

NickBusey 8y ago

Let's assume I turn off all the WiFi devices in my house and only hard wire things. I can still see at least 7 WiFi networks from my neighbor's houses. Not to mention public spaces. I don't really think there is any way to avoid WiFi in most modern nations.

jaimehrubiks 8y ago
You´re lucky then, I see around 40-60 everytime.
LinuxBender 8y ago
There are paints and other materials that can block the signals. Even wire mesh added to the insulation can block signals.
- NickBusey 8y ago
  That plan works assuming I never leave my house.
  - LinuxBender 8y ago
    Agreed, though you probably spend a bit of time in your home and at work. Driving past wifi the signal strength will vary wildly and won't likely be as strong as the one you are sleeping around. It certainly won't be as powerful as cell sites.
  - Gnarl 8y ago
    You can buffer your body against some of the damage by increasing your intake of ordinary antioxidants (refs in my other comments on this thread).