Hi Bob,
I really like the Senao chipset cards for use with 802.11b networks. They
use the Prism chipset, which has long been supported in Linux. Plus, you
can get cards that support external antennas. Check this card out:
http://tinyurl.com/r3w6b
I've had that particular model for several years and have been very happy
with it.
Lately, I've been eyeing this card:
http://tinyurl.com/q5w4c
It's an Atheros chipset (well supported in Linux) 802.11abg card with
external antenna ports. The Atheros chipsets allow you to create virtual
adapters -- you can connect to multiple APs simultaneously, or scan for
APs while being connected, etc. They're great cards. If you're willing
to shell out the extra cash, I'd suggest buying the Atheros card (I have a
minipci Atheros chipset in my new laptop... it's awesome.)
My $0.02. Let me know what you end up getting and your setup. If you
interested in doing some wireless projects I'm game. I still need to
complete the antenna project I had slated over the summer (my spleen
rupture cut into my completion of that project).
- Sebastian
On Sun, 1 Oct 2006, R. W. Royal wrote:
I'm thinking about playing with wifi and was wondering what cards are well
supported with Linux before plunking out any bucks on a possible looser. PCI
or perhaps USB. An external antenna or hookup for one would be a plus....
Which cards to avoid?? Comments? Etc. etc. etc......
Bob R.
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