On Fri, 2003-08-29 at 14:34, Tom Penney wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-08-29 at 11:11, Jima wrote:
> > On 29 Aug 2003, Tom Penney wrote:
> > > You mean I might actually be able to use my home wireless network? I
> > > bought an SMC access point/router and SMC 802.11b card. The box said
> > > 1500ft range. I'm lucky to get 20ft and only if there are no walls in
> > > the way. Kind of useless. I can't work outside on the deck like I'd
> > > hoped. LOL. I see several orinoco gold cards on ebay <$50. lots of
> > > external antennas too. Would you recommend the silver over the gold? 
> > 
> >  The order is: Bronze < Silver < Gold.  Bronze doesn't suppose WEP, Silver 
> > supports 64-bit, and Gold supports 64- or 128-bit.  Although I've heard 
> > rumors that the former two can be flashed to the latter's firmware.  I 
> > wouldn't know; I only have Golds.  (Or the Dell Truemobile 1150, which is 
> > basically an Orinoco Gold.)  Good cards, I've been pretty happy with 
> > them.
> > 
> >      Jima
> 
> Thanks, I just ordered a Dell Truemobile 1150. :-D

I just received this new card and the difference is amazing! Useing my
old SMC 2435w Card I cannot use my wireless network in the next room.
Using the New card, Dell Truemobile 1150 (repackaged Orinoks Gold Card)
I can use the wireless network anywhere in my house and even down the
street!. And that is without using an external antenna

Lesson Learned: The 802.11x card makes a HUGE difference in the
usability of your network.

-- 
Tom Penney <blots at visi.com>


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