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Which wireless solution?

  • 16-07-2007 6:07am
    #1
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I need some kind of wireless solution for a laptop and am a bit fazed by the choices out there. Should I go for USB or PCMCIA? What models are sure to work with minimum of hassle?


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Do you already have a laptop or is this for an existing laptop ?

    PCMCIA seems to have much better support than USB.

    what distro , as you could look up the list

    usb (if you can get drivers) is bulkier but will work on desktops and even if you don't have an external antenna connection you can use metal foil reflectors

    pcmcia the antenna is in a fixed position - only really a problem if you have weak signal

    do you need native support or will ndis wrapper using a windows driver do ?

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported

    http://linux-wless.passys.nl/ Wireless Adapter Chipset Directory compiled by HJ Heins Last updated on 14 July 2007


  • #3
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    I think I'd prefer PCMCIA as it's a little tidier and I don't foresee needing to use it with the deskop.

    I'm looking at a TRENDNET W421PC for 20 euros and have found a detailed installation guide here but I'm wary that the manufacturers often switch chips without necessarily changing the card model number.

    I've no moral objection to using ndiswrapper if it works. Are there any significant performace issues or does it require more jiggery-pokery to start up each time than with a native linux driver?


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