wireless wha?

Ranger · 07-12-2006, 09:29 PM

So i'm not really into the whole wireless scene for internet. But it figures that is the only type they have avaliable here. So i come before you all, scholars of stuff, to beg for knowledge. I need a wireless adapter for my computer, and possibly an antenna (a lot of people have crazy ass antennas for their computers). What is the best choice, or your favorite, or whatever? Anything i should stay away from? I checked out newegg.com and got really confused, so im going to check out google a bit more and see if i can teach myself wireless. Thanks for any help in advance.

~~Electric_Head~~ · 07-12-2006, 09:38 PM

What kind of wireless? 802.11(WiFi), Satellite, Verizon Broadband wireless, etc.

c6comp · 07-13-2006, 06:48 AM

My choice is definately Linsys (or however you spell their name), but i would definately stay away from non namebrand items as they usually are lower quality and they die on you in about a year or so.

ivwshane · 07-13-2006, 10:13 AM

Linksys is garbage now, at least in my experience and from what I've seen on various forums.

super_Chris · 07-13-2006, 10:28 AM

Pick out a wireless card that suits you. Then, go on eBay and find a good wireless antenna, an omni directional or a panel will do, Email the seller and see if they can make a pigtail that will work with that antenna and your card.

That's what I did, and it worked out great.

c6comp · 07-13-2006, 10:40 AM

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Linksys is garbage now, at least in my experience and from what I've seen on various forums.

Always worked good for me.

hans5849 · 07-13-2006, 12:44 PM

i got a WRT45GS V4 Linksys and flashed it with open source firmware, now it rocks.

mistawiskas · 07-13-2006, 07:09 PM

I've got a Linksys WRT54GS and wirelessG w/speedbooster and they've done me well. No problems yet.

hans5849 · 07-13-2006, 07:23 PM

Mistawiskas, if you can check out the DD-WRT firmware for that router. Its the shit.

mistawiskas · 07-14-2006, 04:50 AM

Just d/l'd the correct version, not sure how to flash it. I'll do my homework, get it flashed and let you know what I think later. thanx Hans.

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Ranger Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 696 (#106 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	So i'm not really into the whole wireless scene for internet. But it figures that is the only type they have avaliable here. So i come before you all, scholars of stuff, to beg for knowledge. I need a wireless adapter for my computer, and possibly an antenna (a lot of people have crazy ass antennas for their computers). What is the best choice, or your favorite, or whatever? Anything i should stay away from? I checked out newegg.com and got really confused, so im going to check out google a bit more and see if i can teach myself wireless. Thanks for any help in advance.

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c6comp the game belongs to me Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 158 (#157 ) My photos: 8 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	My choice is definately Linsys (or however you spell their name), but i would definately stay away from non namebrand items as they usually are lower quality and they die on you in about a year or so.

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hans5849 Has Absolutely no life Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gorge, WA Posts: 7,164 (#4 ) My photos: 75 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Mistawiskas, if you can check out the DD-WRT firmware for that router. Its the shit.
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mistawiskas outside the box! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 14,992 (#2 ) My photos: 359 Thanked 9x in 9 posts	Just d/l'd the correct version, not sure how to flash it. I'll do my homework, get it flashed and let you know what I think later. thanx Hans.
	Say goodbye to our beloved planet. Because there is alot more money to be made in emitting greenhouse gasses, than curtailing emissions. Get out of the box, then recycle it.

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