Wireless PCI card opinion

NewBlackDak · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:59 am Post subject: Wireless PCI card opinion

I've compiled a list of Wireless PCI cards that I can get, but don't really know which one to go with. I could always try them out and return, but that is such a PITA. A couple days might not be enough to tell anyway. Here's my list. These are the ones I chose, but I know where I can easily find them for a decent price. I'd like to hear about good/bad experiences. If you think you know of a better card, by all means inform me, and give me a link to an online vendor!!

D-Link 802.11g DWL-G520 PCI Atheros
D-Link 802.11g DWL-G520+ PCI TI
Linksys 802.11g WMP54G PCI Broadcom
Linksys 802.11a/g WMP55AG PCI Atheros
Netgear 802.11g WG 311 PCI Atheros
Netgear 802.11a/b/g WAG 311 PCI Atheros
SMC 802.11g 2802W PCI Prism GT
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m0pr0be · Guru Joined: 29 Aug 2002 Posts: 308

hi,

almost all of the cards are covered here

all of the drivers for linux are still beta. so expect things to break. i only have personal experience with the TI-based cards and the acx100 oss driver. after getting it to work the driver seemed quite stable. and i think there is a big userbase using the TI-based cards.

scoobydu · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:35 pm Post subject:

My card:

Netgear 802.11a/b/g WAG 311 PCI Atheros

Works a treat with the cvs madwifi driver
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