What WAP and W/PCMCIA card for my DSL SoHo?

I have a 3 station network, plus a laptop.

I would like to add a WAP to the wired network so i can use the laptop
anywhere in the house i choose.

I have a Draytek 2600 DSL modem/router into which i will plug the WAP.
Of course, the PCMCIA will go in the laptop <g>

I'm not that bothered about speed, as it's only for internet
browsing/network use on the laptop, and i think 11Mbps will be
sufficient for me.

But, there are a hundred and one different types of wireless kit out
there!!

Which manufacturer is a safe bet, and any recommendations of
models/special offers et al?

I'm happy to buy Ebay as well if anyone sees a good deal.

"Tx2" <tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 3 station network, plus a laptop.
>
> I would like to add a WAP to the wired network so i can use the laptop
> anywhere in the house i choose.
>
> I have a Draytek 2600 DSL modem/router into which i will plug the WAP.
> Of course, the PCMCIA will go in the laptop <g>
>
> I'm not that bothered about speed, as it's only for internet
> browsing/network use on the laptop, and i think 11Mbps will be
> sufficient for me.
>
> But, there are a hundred and one different types of wireless kit out
> there!!
>
> Which manufacturer is a safe bet, and any recommendations of
> models/special offers et al?
>
> I'm happy to buy Ebay as well if anyone sees a good deal.

Well, they're all "supposed" to be compatable (between makes) and backwardly
compatable (between standards) but my advice would be to stick with whoever
manufactured your router for the additional WAP stuff. At least that way -
if the WAP stuff doesn't work - you've only one manufacturer to moan at, and
will avoid the "its not *OUR* equipment, it must be *THEIR'S*" senario.

HTH
Paul



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In article <3fc3d7bc$0$7354$(E-Mail Removed)>,
(E-Mail Removed), a.k.a Paul King says...


> Well, they're all "supposed" to be compatable (between makes) and backwardly
> compatable (between standards) but my advice would be to stick with whoever
> manufactured your router for the additional WAP stuff. At least that way -
> if the WAP stuff doesn't work - you've only one manufacturer to moan at, and
> will avoid the "its not *OUR* equipment, it must be *THEIR'S*" senario.

Draytek, to my knowledge, do not make a stand-alone WAP, unfortunately.
Unless someone knows differently?

You already know Draytek is good, sell the 2600 and buy 2600We, you won't
regret it.
Draytek 520 PC Card is good too, but Orinoco Silver is cheaper and possibly
the best.
Regards,
Martin

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com, a.k.a Tx2 says...


> Draytek, to my knowledge, do not make a stand-alone WAP, unfortunately.
> Unless someone knows differently?

They do do the 2200WE which can be used as a stand alone WAP.
Comments?

I don't really want to sell my 2600, as i only just bought it...

>I don't really want to sell my (Draytek) 2600, as i only just bought it...

They are often in short supply, you should be able to get most of your money
back.
Regards,
Martin

Just bought a 802.11b Belkin WAP and PC card for £80 from PC World and
they are working lovely.

jay