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Matrixxxx
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      02-16-2008, 04:44 PM

Hi! I'm going to buy a networkcard (usb) (for my PC) and was thinking I
could ask you guys for any recommendations!
The card dosen't need to have "N" technology but it dosen't hurt!
The thing that it should have is good reception and a stable one (even
if the signal is a bit weak) and it is a big plus if it works with Linux
(Mandriva)!
It's mainly going to be used with a d-link router and there is a lot of
walls between the router and the computer (but there is still a
signal).
The card can cost approximately 40$

Would be really great if you could help me with this!


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      02-17-2008, 11:01 AM
On Feb 16, 10:44 am, Matrixxxx <Matrixxxx.34v...@no-
mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote:
> Hi! I'm going to buy a networkcard (usb) (for my PC) and was thinking I
> could ask you guys for any recommendations!
> The card dosen't need to have "N" technology but it dosen't hurt!
> The thing that it should have is good reception and a stable one (even
> if the signal is a bit weak) and it is a big plus if it works with Linux
> (Mandriva)!
> It's mainly going to be used with a d-link router and there is a lot of
> walls between the router and the computer (but there is still a
> signal).
> The card can cost approximately 40$
>
> Would be really great if you could help me with this!
>
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> View this thread:http://www.wirelessforums.org/showth...lessforums.org


You should check the websites of the major supplies of this type of
hardware (such as dlink, for example) and see which of their devices
support Linux. I.e., they need to come with Linux drivers on a CD.
If they don't, you may be frustrated. I have seen long-winded
procedures for making some wireless adapters work with Linux (didn't
come with Linux drivers out-of-the-box), but they cause my eyes to
glaze over when reading them. One of these procedures went on for
over a page with very detailed instructions. If necessary, spend a
few extra dollars and get something that works with Linux out-of-the-
box.
 
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      02-18-2008, 04:13 AM
On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:44:54 -0500, Matrixxxx
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>Hi! I'm going to buy a networkcard (usb) (for my PC) and was thinking I
>could ask you guys for any recommendations!
>The card dosen't need to have "N" technology but it dosen't hurt!
>The thing that it should have is good reception and a stable one (even
>if the signal is a bit weak) and it is a big plus if it works with Linux
>(Mandriva)!


You're not going to get stable reception if the signal is weak.

>It's mainly going to be used with a d-link router and there is a lot of
>walls between the router and the computer (but there is still a
>signal).


A better antenna will help more than a different wireless adapter.

>The card can cost approximately 40$


Cheap ... fast ... stable. Pick two.

>Would be really great if you could help me with this!


Fresh out of magic, sorry.

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