Wireless Card?
Thursday, March 22, 2007 by KeithMacDonald | Discussion: Windows XP
Hey what wireless card should I buy? I'm living in Prince George, B.C. Canada, and there is a router that can use 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. I'm thinking about buying "D-Link DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G 2.4GHz PCI Card" from FutureShop, but there may be better out. Oh, and I need it cheap too (like in the $50's TOPS)
So if you can tell me about other Wireless Cards that I can use I would love it!
Oh and my OS is Windows XP Home SP2, the internet is Telus High Speed and to connecting into a network.
ZubaZ
Reply #2 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:11 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:11 PM
I've been a huge fan of the USB network cards. Move them wherever you need.
Threi
Reply #3 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:45 PM
this man speaks the truth
i have the card that you are talking about however, and it works, but it has conflicts with certain sound card drivers, and will cause frequent freezing of the computer. So I don't recommend buying one, it is better to find a USB solution instead (they are usually cheaper anyways)
Reply #3 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:45 PM
I've been a huge fan of the USB network cards. Move them wherever you need.
this man speaks the truth
i have the card that you are talking about however, and it works, but it has conflicts with certain sound card drivers, and will cause frequent freezing of the computer. So I don't recommend buying one, it is better to find a USB solution instead (they are usually cheaper anyways)
BuddhaV10
Reply #4 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:50 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:50 PM
Gigabyte Makes A Wonderful Wireless USB stick, with 360 degree rotation, and it usually retails for around 30-35 bucks. 802.11g standard, but will work with b.
(not a gigabyte employee, just a customer who bought 3 of them for his little home network)
(not a gigabyte employee, just a customer who bought 3 of them for his little home network)
Nadeon
Reply #5 Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:21 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:21 PM
I'd check out Linsys, and deffinitely any card of repute with Wireless N. Wireless N standards were just agreed on and will become the standard soon. I replaced my wireless NIC and router with an N version and watched my intranet (not internet) connection speed jump from 54Mbps to 270. Makes a world of difference in network server functions and print functions.
BuddhaV10
Reply #6 Friday, March 23, 2007 8:23 AM
N is awesome, but if you're looking into a cheaper setup, then G is the best option. you will need to buy not just a card, but also whole new router in order to support it's full capabilities. Also, an N router will allow for better range than a standard G.
Reply #6 Friday, March 23, 2007 8:23 AM
I'd check out Linsys, and deffinitely any card of repute with Wireless N. Wireless N standards were just agreed on and will become the standard soon. I replaced my wireless NIC and router with an N version and watched my intranet (not internet) connection speed jump from 54Mbps to 270. Makes a world of difference in network server functions and print functions.
N is awesome, but if you're looking into a cheaper setup, then G is the best option. you will need to buy not just a card, but also whole new router in order to support it's full capabilities. Also, an N router will allow for better range than a standard G.
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Reply #1 Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:07 PM
[hmmm. Me asleep. PCI = desktop.... z z z...