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As i get ready to really use Archangel for school stuff, etc, etc...I was wondering what would be best in a wireless pci card.
My modem that is in use now has a wireless router built into it, and i believe it is 802.11b/g. Any suggestions on pci cards?
Asus makes good cards. Look for a card with an antenna on a cable. This will allow you to position the antenna in a position to get better reception; something that is very useful especially in locations such as college campuses, where reception is not always very consistent. Another option would be to get a USB WiFi adapter with a USB extension cable. A lot of USB adapter will actually come with a little stand to mount the adapter vertically with the use of an extension cable.
I have a Dlink card and have yet to come across any problems besides my antenna hits my graphics card plugs on the back :p
I use a Tornado 122 card from Allied Data that I bought years ago. Not sure if they still sell them anywhere but I've never had issues with it.
Until today I had an Encore card. Stay away from them. I'm now using a Zonet external USB adapter and my speed is twice what it was with the Encore.
Thanks for the suggestions! USB Dongle or PCI card with Antenna?
A PCI Card with an antenna will always beat out a USB Dongle one unless it is one of thos Alpha USB adaptors. One good tip is to match the wireless card with the same brand of your router.
What brand and model is the adapter?