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07-11-2004, 10:22 PM
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Whats a good wireless network card, not good on this topic.
My parents recently bought me a Lynksys Wireless-G router, and now, I just need to get a wireless card. Does anyone know of a good one? I dont know too much on wireless stuff, so bare with me. I only have $42.45, so if u can show me a good card, that meets whatever requirements that my wireless router needs, then thanks. And no I dont need it to be compatible linux, cuz I need this for my parents comp. Thanx in advanced!
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07-12-2004, 01:09 AM
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The easiest way to go would be a USB wireless adapter. No opening the case to install anything. I have had the best luck with Netgear as far as brands go. Here is what I would get: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...150-008&depa=1 If you need to go PCI, here is a good one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-119&depa=1 Both are $50.99 at Newegg.
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07-12-2004, 01:19 AM
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I have always used Linksys for all my networking needs, You can follow the link to learn more about the adapters.
http://www.linksys.com/products/grou...rid=33&scid=36 |
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07-12-2004, 07:22 AM
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Linksys is the way to go if you have a router. If you use anothe brand you will have to imput all your ip info. With a linksys wireless card it will find itself and no need to do anything further.
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07-12-2004, 10:12 AM
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I second linksys because a)they make great wireless networking products, IMHO and 2)it will avoid the tech support blame game (netgear would say it's the linksys router and vice-versa)
Although the linksys card doesnt fit into that budget I would save and get it when you can.
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07-12-2004, 11:21 AM
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Just personal experence, but I will never buy linksys wireless gear again. I have a linksys USB NIC, and a Netgear NIC. Both are 1 room away from each other. I have never lost a connection with the netgear, but the linksys drops a few times a day. I've switched them to see if it's the location. It's not.
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07-12-2004, 11:36 AM
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I'm a third on Linksys and I have to say that Cisco is working well on this laptop. The problem would be the price - I looked it up last night ,was going to post it, but it was about 20 USD excess your budget.
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07-12-2004, 01:06 PM
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IMHO USB is more troublesome than PCI networking any day of the week!
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07-12-2004, 04:01 PM
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Both are USB.
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07-12-2004, 05:44 PM
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I have never had any good luck with Netgear. For example try finding drivers when the hardware goes out of date. There support is the sux IMO
just a thought But like anything we all have good and bad expirences with something
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