On Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Matthew Schalit wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Matthew, > > The cards you are most likely referring to are the Prism(2/2.5/3) based > > Wireless Cards. > > > > PersonalTelco has a table that should list most common Prism2+ cards > > http://www.personaltelco.net/index.cgi/Prism2Card?action=highlight&value=prism2 > > > > Hope this helps some. > > > Hey thanks, that was a great place to start. > They are loaded with info, and have some helpful > databases. > > So from what I gather, Prism[23] cards have decent > linux drivers and only run 802.11b. > > I have to read a lot more to learn how Linux handles > Lucent/Orinco/Cisco type cards and why people like > the Cisco Aironets so much and whether there are any > 802.11a implementations. I don't mind spending a bit > more at this point on an (a) version deployment. > > thx, > matthew > The Lucent/Orinoco cards are as equally supported, but they won't run in AP Mode (as far as I know this is a design issue). Usually, if you aren't using a Prism[23], you are using a Lucent/Orinoco card. The Cisco Aironets are, from all reports, extremely good cards, but they come with a hefty pricetag (usually). Aironets also won't run in AP Mode.
Now, I know that while AP Mode is optimal, you can still run a WLAN in Ad-Hoc mode. I did it for over Two Years on the original 802.11 2Mbps cards. The 802.11a support is in it's infancy right now. I think for the most part people are waiting for Manufacturers to release some specs to start writing drivers, and that's not always the fastest or easiest solution. --Pat ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ Leaf-hardware mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/leaf-hardware
