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wireless access from laptop

  • 26-04-2005 8:53pm
    #1
    candyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭


    I have a compaq armada e500 laptop and Im looking to get a wireless card for it but am totally unsure of which one to get?

    Anyone got any recommendations? Will any type of PCMCIA wireless card work in it or are there cards that only work with certain makes of laptop etc?

    Also any advice on the fastest and easiest to install one would be great!

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Nukem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭Nukem


    I like linksys gear its fast and easy. The PCMCIA card should be compatible with almost every laptop that has one but my god there is always those few, so check.Go for the G Band ones its better.

    Nukem


  • #3
    candyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭candyman


    thanks for that Nukem. any idea where I could purchase such a card? or maybe someone on boards has one hanging around?


  • #4
    clint_silver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭clint_silver


    Would you consider a USB key? Ive got an M700 at home that this baby in the link below works on with my linksys wrt54g router. I went with USB as once you fill your pcmcia port theres nothing else you can put in there but you can daisy chain the USB ports. And sure enough 2, weeks after I got the key I had a requirement for use of the pcmcia for another app AND be wireless as well.

    2 minutes to install. Have had it 4 mnths and not a bother.

    http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE1019769&productID=135910

    Search elara for buffalo to see similar.


  • #5
    candyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭candyman


    clint - i would consider a usb key for sure. question tho: if u had a 802.11g/b usb key and plugged it into a usb 1.1 slot would u still get the faster 54 mbs speed from the g-type adaptor? or does it matter what version of usb u have?

    post a guide price if u sellin urs.


  • #6
    Nukem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭Nukem


    Best bet for all try here

    Nukem


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  • #7
    candyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭candyman


    Cheers Nuk,
    This looks like a good deal here


  • #8
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    i have a d-link dwg-630. Very handy to pick a cheap on up on ebay if your patient.

    Very easy to use. Have used in coffe shops, airports , at home etc etc.

    If you do use it at home (or out side) make sure you have a good firewall on it to protect your self


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