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Colin wrote: |
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> On Jul 24, 2005, at 2:54 AM, Greg Bur wrote: |
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>> On 7/23/05, Ian K <omega_2_1@×××××.ca> wrote: |
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>>> Hi there, |
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>>> I have an older laptop that I want to add to my network, |
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>>> (its a 802.11B one) and I was wondering what brands/models |
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>>> would work the best under Linux. Im fairly flexible, and would |
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>>> really not like to tinker with too many drivers. Any good ideas? |
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>>> Thanks! |
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>> I've always had good luck with cards that use the Orinoco chipset and |
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>> the only time I've had to tinder with drivers was when I wanted to get |
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>> Kismet working with the card. You should be able to pick one up for |
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>> under $50. Check out http://www.proxim.com or |
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>> http://www.buffalotech.com for more details. |
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> Just remember, if the laptop isn't going too far, a good length of Ye |
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> Olde Cat5e is a much cheaper solution. That being said... |
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Oh, this laptop has absolutely no ethernet port, and the router is in my |
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parent's room, so just to be out of the way, i would like to go for a |
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wireless card. :) |
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Ian |
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