D-Link DWL-G520 vs Linksys WMP54G

D-Link DWL-G520 vs Linksys WMP54G for wireless card

Does anyone know which of the above 2 network cards would provide me
with the strongest signal and reliability. I'm mainly using it for
internet access.

tia
Craig

On 1 Aug 2006 15:48:09 -0700, "Craig" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in <(E-Mail Removed). com>:

>D-Link DWL-G520 vs Linksys WMP54G for wireless card
>
>Does anyone know which of the above 2 network cards would provide me
>with the strongest signal and reliability. I'm mainly using it for
>internet access.

There is little difference in range between standard Wi-Fi cards. If
you need more range, get a card with an external antenna connector so
you can use a high-gain external antenna.

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In that case then I'll get the Linksys as I think it'll be more
reliable. Do you know if they sell cables I can attach to the card and
then connect the antenna so I can move the attenna maybe 10' from the
computer to see where I can get the best signal.

Craig

On 2 Aug 2006 17:10:26 -0700, "Craig" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in <(E-Mail Removed) .com>:

>In that case then I'll get the Linksys as I think it'll be more
>reliable. Do you know if they sell cables I can attach to the card and
>then connect the antenna so I can move the attenna maybe 10' from the
>computer to see where I can get the best signal.

That will only work with a card that has an external antenna connector,
in which case you'll need to know what kind of connector the card has.

I'd personally avoid the losses of a 10' antenna cable by going with a
USB adapter. (No losses in a USB cable.) Hawking makes one with a
built-in high-gain antenna.

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