[RLUG] wifi cards?

[Sebastian Smith]

Hi Bob,

I really like the Senao chipset cards for use with 802.11b networks.  They 
use the Prism chipset, which has long been supported in Linux.  Plus, you 
can get cards that support external antennas.  Check this card out:

http://tinyurl.com/r3w6b

I've had that particular model for several years and have been very happy 
with it.

Lately, I've been eyeing this card:

http://tinyurl.com/q5w4c

It's an Atheros chipset (well supported in Linux) 802.11abg card with 
external antenna ports.  The Atheros chipsets allow you to create virtual 
adapters -- you can connect to multiple APs simultaneously, or scan for 
APs while being connected, etc.  They're great cards.  If you're willing 
to shell out the extra cash, I'd suggest buying the Atheros card (I have a 
minipci Atheros chipset in my new laptop... it's awesome.)

My $0.02.  Let me know what you end up getting and your setup.  If you 
interested in doing some wireless projects I'm game.  I still need to 
complete the antenna project I had slated over the summer (my spleen 
rupture cut into my completion of that project).

- Sebastian


On Sun, 1 Oct 2006, R. W. Royal wrote:

> I'm thinking about playing with wifi and was wondering what cards are well 
> supported with Linux before plunking out any bucks on a possible looser. PCI 
> or perhaps USB. An external antenna or hookup for one would be a plus.... 
> Which cards to avoid?? Comments? Etc. etc. etc......
> Bob R.
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