Re: tolerable wi-fi access

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On 6/28/2011 5:56 PM, emraware wrote:

> If your only option is Wi-Fi, get a Wi-Fi USB adapter and put it on a very

long USB extension cable.

Yes, this is a good way to receive wireless internet access. I've got

a USB wi-fi and a USB 3G modem, and I put these on USB extension

cables so the experience is similar to using wired Internet. My

best USB extension cord is a 33 foot extension with fiber optics

for most of the run, plus a DC adapter that powers the far end

of the cable.

Marc

[Guest guest]

Hi Marc,

Can you tell us the brand name of USB fiber optic extender?

I bought one but it really has a bad chemical smell

(made by Opticis). Washing w/ alcohol didn't do the trick

though baking in a solar oven for several days seems to have

helped.

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Marc <marc@...> wrote:

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> On 6/28/2011 5:56 PM, emraware wrote:

> > If your only option is Wi-Fi, get a Wi-Fi USB adapter and put it on a

> very long USB extension cable.

>

> Yes, this is a good way to receive wireless internet access. I've got

> a USB wi-fi and a USB 3G modem, and I put these on USB extension

> cables so the experience is similar to using wired Internet. My

> best USB extension cord is a 33 foot extension with fiber optics

> for most of the run, plus a DC adapter that powers the far end

> of the cable.

>

> Marc

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Can you tell us the brand name of USB fiber optic extender?

> I bought one but it really has a bad chemical smell

> (made by Opticis).

That's the same brand that I have, although I never noticed

any smell...

Marc

[Guest guest]

BTW, check for RoHS = Reduction of Hazardous Substances. Some cables smell more

than others -- I'm not sure whether it's PVC outgassing or other chemicals they

have.

Great idea on the fiber optic extender.

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> > Can you tell us the brand name of USB fiber optic extender?

> > I bought one but it really has a bad chemical smell

> > (made by Opticis).

>

> That's the same brand that I have, although I never noticed

> any smell...

>

> Marc

>

[Guest guest]

No, RoHs has nhhting to do with that.

RoHs looks f.i. at solderings of print plates.

Lead is not allowed anymore in print plates.

Cables are not soldered.

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Re: tolerable wi-fi access

BTW, check for RoHS = Reduction of Hazardous Substances. Some cables smell

more than others -- I'm not sure whether it's PVC outgassing or other chemicals

they have.

Great idea on the fiber optic extender.

>

> > Can you tell us the brand name of USB fiber optic extender?

> > I bought one but it really has a bad chemical smell

> > (made by Opticis).

>

> That's the same brand that I have, although I never noticed

> any smell...

>

> Marc

>

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[Guest guest]

My understanding is that while RoHS has banned some of the most toxic

substances, it is yet to ban PVC. So cables are still mostly made of PVC. PVC

requires a plasticizer, which often are " phthalates " . Google that term and you

would know it is toxic, hormone-disruptive, carcinogenic, etc. Some cables

smell a lot more than others. There are more and less toxic plasticizers. The

problem is that there is little safety/disclosure standard. Also flame

retardants are often used, which are also very toxic. Generally, in my

experience, brand name products (like Samsung, Dell, etc) tend to come with less

odorous cables. But it is really luck of the draw when you are buying an

individual cable. Apple, Samsung, etc have made a commitment to phase out the

most toxic sorts of flame retardants and plasticizers by certain dates. Things

are progressing but not fast enough.

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> > > Can you tell us the brand name of USB fiber optic extender?

> > > I bought one but it really has a bad chemical smell

> > > (made by Opticis).

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> > That's the same brand that I have, although I never noticed

> > any smell...

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> > Marc

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