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Old 02-07-2008   #1 (permalink)


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Which Network Card?

Hey guys,
I was wondering what is the best wireless network adapter - i'm a bit strapped for cash and so i need the best and cheapest solution. I have a Dell Dimension E521 running Vista please answer quicK!!
Caduris

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Old 02-07-2008   #2 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

Belkin, I bought a Belkin Wireless G adapter for my laptop about 2 months ago. It cost me $40.00.
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Old 02-08-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

By all means check to see if you have an inbuilt one before buying...
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Old 02-12-2008   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

How can i ckeck to see if i have an inbuilt card
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Old 02-12-2008   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

The best G wireless card is the usr5417 by Us Robotics. Vistax64 has drivers built in, plus the driver that comes with the card works better by some reports. $49 at Tiger Direct, $29 after rebate.

If you are thinking of 300N the only way to go is the Airlink 300N, but you won't be able to use it until SP1 is installed.
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Old 02-12-2008   #6 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

The best G wireless card is the usr5417 by Us Robotics. Vistax64 has drivers built in, plus the driver that comes with the card works better by some reports. $49 at Tiger Direct, $29 after rebate.

If you are thinking of 300N the only way to go is the Airlink 300N, but you won't be able to use it until SP1 is installed.
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Old 02-12-2008   #7 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

Im looking for a good wired NIC for vista 64bit thats not more then $30.00. my Mobo does not have 64bit drivers for the integrated NIC.
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Old 02-13-2008   #8 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

I haven't researched wired cards, I'm all wireless. Try Microsft's web site or Google it. That's how I find things. Your under $30 limitation may be a problem.

Sorry,

Paul
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Old 02-29-2008   #9 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

Hey,
I've been looking on Computer Geeks and i'm inbetween a Netgear WG111v2 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (refurbished) and a Netgear RangeMax 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (refurbished). I have a linksys router unfortunately - which ones better?
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Old 02-29-2008   #10 (permalink)


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Re: Which Network Card?

I'd stay with linksys but if you are in love with netgear stay with the 54mps. The jazzy cards only work with a matched router.

Linksys makes a G with USB hook up that I like a lot. Install the driver and plug it in to an USB slot and your'e good to go. Got its own little aerial on the end of a cord that improves reception if your PC is under your desk or otherwise hidden from the router.
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