From: Shany Pozin (shanyp_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Sun 29 Aug 2004 - 18:45:19 IDT
I am also on the search for compatible WiFi pcmcia card , and I found
that ORiNOCO is supposed to be full compatible.
Has anyone used this card ?
Thanks,
Shany Pozin
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 11:06:44 +0300 (IDT), Geoffrey S. Mendelson
<gsm_at_mendelson.com> wrote:
> Dov Grobgeld wrote:
> > I'm about to get a second computer at home and need to connect it
> > to my network through WiFi. I therefore need get a linux compatible
> > 802.11g card. Searching through the net it appears that the Prism
> > based cards are the best supported under Linux. See:
>
> I don't have any experience with the "g" cards, but my experience with the
> older ones, might be of help.
>
> First avoid 3Com, their cards have object code only drivers.
>
> The best results I've had with a fixed computer was with an EDIMAX
> USB dongle (little white thing) made by Xyzel (or zyzel). It was the most
> reliable under my testing, is well supported under linux and being USB,
> you could move it around for best results.
>
> The downside is that it is slower than what you want.
>
> It's important to note:
>
> 1. You may only use channels 4-8 here.
> 2. Power output is limted to 100mw EIRP. No 200mw "high power" cards,
> and no gain antennas on routers or access points unless you reduce
> power accordingly.
> 3. Always use WEP. 40/64 bit is enough to deter the casual visitor. No WEP
> should be assumed to be secure. WEP is really for keeping the SPAMer or
> kiddie porn fan from using your bandwith and the clueless neighbor from
> accidentaly connectiong to yours instead of their network.
>
> Geoff.
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