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. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, C.T.O. GW&T Ltd., Jerusalem Israel [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] IL Voice: 972-544-608-069 IL Fax: 972-2-648-1443 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
