Painkiller667 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 -USB adapter that is compatible with linux, through a little work with ndiswrapper. -PCI adapter which is also compatible with linux and has an antenna attached to it. -PC card for laptops only which is well compatible with linux and has two antenna jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_ion Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Well, all I've used is a USB adapter, and I've been fairly happy with it. The lengthy USB cable also allows me to move the receiver to a better vantage point to receive a signal, so I pack my computer away in a inconspicuous location without compromising the quality of the wireless signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painkiller667 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 what kind of extension cable do you use? Because I bought a 15 foot one and it doesnt carry enough power to the usb adapter. I researched it and turns out that the wifi usb adapters are power savy and require a special "active usb repeater cable". It looks almost same as a regular male a to female a, except that one end has a a big jack in it, somehow carries all the power needed for usb devices. Guess Ill have to spend more money to get a repeater next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_ion Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Well, I'm just using the cable that came with this Linksys model. I'd say its about 6 feet, which is a good length for improving my signal for my media box in my basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeGrijze Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The choice is depending on where, how and or what you you want to use it for. The latest USB version (with dis/mountable antenna) are great for ware driving becouse there not deaf. Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painkiller667 Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 "there not deaf" <- i dont get that anyway, im not a millionare and wouldnt buy a separate card for separate needs. Im talking of buying a regular card for years of usage on desktops and laptops. That kind of excludes the pc card though, because I will need my card to be able to be used on a desktop. I've always assumed that the pc cards had the best reception, I dont know if thats true or not, but thats probably the only reason i put it in the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelus Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 get one of theses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 dude duelus you n00b and will one of those work through walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_ion Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 not unless you drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeGrijze Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 "there not deaf" <- i dont get that. Most of the PMCIA or PCI WiFi cards are deaf what means that they will not pick up weak WiFi signals. The new kinds of USB Wifi units (like the SUB-362 (ext) from Senao) are not deaf and wil pick up (out of the box) and connect with WiFi signals from 1km far away. And that not a deaf or hard of hearing peace of WiFi hardware. Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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