Range of a wireless network

[surffishing2001]

What is the range of a wireless net work compared to a hard wired network.

[patio]

Hard wired is effective up to about 300 ft.
Wireless depending on equipment used, enviornment, and other variables can go over 2 miles.

Rob our network guru will probably be along to provide more info.

[viking]

Well... Are you talking about a home network?
There are tests made on Tom's Hardware. For a wireless network, you can use your computers for a distance of approximatively 30-50 meters from AP. If you are lucky.
For a wired network, you can use your computers for a distance of 100 meters from hub/switch/router (I am talking about Ethernet, with cat 5 cable).
If we are talking about an industrial LAN... Well, we are talking about much extended networks.
Why do you ask?

[Rob Pomeroy]

Rob our network guru will probably be along to provide more info.

Looks like you guys have got it covered!