Noah,
In response to your second question, yes, there is a big difference
between 802.11a and 802.11b. If memory serves me correctly, 802.11a
uses a different frequency (2.4 GHz if I remember correctly), and
supports what is called a turbo mode to allow data transfer rates of
up to 54 Mbps. The up-and-coming 802.11g standard will also take
advantage of the fast transfer rates, but uses the same frequency as the
802.11b, and will therefore be backward-compatible. I'm sure if I'm
mistaken about any of this, someone will be kind enough to correct me.
On a related subject, can anyone recommend a USB wireless adapter that
works with linux? I don't have any more free slots in my home computer.
:-(
Thanks!
Terry
Noah A Hicks wrote:
Can anyone recommend a PCI wireless card that's compatible with linux?
Is there a difference between 802.11a and 802.11b? Thanks for any tips.
-Noah
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