USB or PCI?

I have a Netgear DG824M wireless ADSL modem, which I'm thinking of letting
my next door neighbour have access to; should I recommend a the MA311
internal PCI card or the MA111 USB plugin? Does one have pro's /cons over
the other?

As yet I haven't seen his PC, so I don't know the spec of it; but its pretty
new.

Thanks

Rob

On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:14:07 -0000, "Rob Martyn" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>I have a Netgear DG824M wireless ADSL modem, which I'm thinking of letting
>my next door neighbour have access to; should I recommend a the MA311
>internal PCI card or the MA111 USB plugin? Does one have pro's /cons over
>the other?
>
>As yet I haven't seen his PC, so I don't know the spec of it; but its pretty
>new.
>
>Thanks
>
>Rob
>
>
USB could have 2 advantages. First, you don't have to open the computer to
install it. Not a big deal normally, but once you open your neighbors
computer, every problem for the next 6 months is yours. More importantly, a
USB adapter can be place anywhere for optimum signal reception. The antenna
sticking out the back is OK for close reception, but Murphy will put the
computer between the antenna and your access point. Just my experiance.
Some systems will have trouble with USB, so it still depends on what he
has. I would probably try USB first though just so you can position it for
best signal.

JT

If his ADSL can use either thats ok but his connection might not support both
so ask him about his ADSL connection and which it supports. The PCI card would
more than likely help.