bluetooth wireless vs. wireless nic?

[pengyou]

Please excuse my ignorance on this subject. It seems to me that there are two kinds of wireless technologies. One is the 80x.x wirless nic and the other is a bluetooth technology. Which one is better to use for a home/small area netowork?

 

[NewCents05]

bluetooth is safer id go with that cept its really expensive

 

[office politics]

bluetooth has a shorter range and slower transfer speed.

bluetooth

802.11 IEEE

 

[pengyou]

Thanks! Yes, I have noticed the difference in price already but was not familiar with the speed or distance issues.