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Wireless Network Setup

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Ok what I need is a wireless Router 802.11g/802.11b, 2 pci wireless 802.11g/802.11b cards, a usb 802.11g adapter (one that looks like a flash memory device) also 802.11b would be nice if it had both. And a PCMCIA
802.11g (also 802.11b would be nice if it had both), if you think it would be better then another usb one in a laptop.

I know most 802.11g cards support both G and B but I am sure some don't so thats why I listed it as not nessecary on some items.

Well know that I found out about Super G 108Mbps I would like everything to be this if possiable.

I am trying to get the best wireless network setup I can for a reasonable price.

Prices I wouldn't like to go past but will for Super G 108Mbps:
Router: $170
PCI Cards: $55 a piece
USB: $80
PCMCIA: $100
 
I know and hear the ORiNOCO pcmia cards are the best. I was wondering if there other cards (pci) are just as good or should I go with something else. But I don;t see a 108Mbps pci card from them though.
 
G is still having teething problems but is very worthwhile if you do your homework.

Do NOT get a "super" G router of one brand and a "super" G client of another brand. The "super" part is proprietary -- varies from brand to brand. If you want the boosted speed units to work they need to be of the same brand. Heck, it even appears that not all straight G work together. If you look at Linksys documentation they don't seem to guarantee that all of their G clients will work with all of their G routers.

And all G devices are compatible with B devices. AFAIK. the specification requires that to be the case. I trust someone will jump in and correct me if that's incorrect. The only case I know of where G won't work with B is if you've set a G router to do "G only".

Ernie
 
IF youwant to spend money for quality, get a US RObotics 54g router or access point. Fastest 802.11g router out there shy of the superG and xtremeG's..I just recommended the top one because it is DIRT cheap right now.
 
The Super G does what ever others do + Super.

So there is no reason no to get it you do not loose any thing if you get it.

There is No Best. It depends on what it is going to be used for, and how much you can afford.

As a rule of thumb.

1. Entry Level D-Link or Netgear SuperG
2. Mid Level Proxim Orinoco line.
3. Top Level Cisco Aironet.

P.S. The prices you posted are too high for Entry Level and too low for Mid level.

Link to: Wireless What Should I Get?
 
The super G routers are interference producing machines...so if you have any 2.4GHz phones or your neighbors have a 2.4GHz AP, it will likely kill their signal.
 
Originally posted by: whalen
The super G routers are interference producing machines...so if you have any 2.4GHz phones or your neighbors have a 2.4GHz AP, it will likely kill their signal.
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mmm.... Where this is coming from.

Is your regular 802.11g or the old 802.11b are working at other frequency than 2.4GHz? :shocked:😕:shocked:
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
Originally posted by: whalen
The super G routers are interference producing machines...so if you have any 2.4GHz phones or your neighbors have a 2.4GHz AP, it will likely kill their signal.
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mmm.... Where this is coming from.

Is your regular 802.11g or the old 802.11b are working at other frequency than 2.4GHz? :shocked:😕:shocked:
Click to expand...

I think he is pointing out that SuperG and XtremeG routers

A) have nice juciy amplifiers
b) use channel bonding in those 108Mbps modes, which uses two channels out of the 11 available. WOrst of all, if they use channels on both sides of six, it kills reception on almost every channel. THis only occurs during data transmission, and the effects are more intermittant than just a constant blockage of signal, but it is still annoying as hell if you fall victim to it.
 
Would Orinoco's 108 pcmia card work with link sys or d link Super G routers or APs? I see most people are saying that you should stick with the sme brand when doing Super G but I was wondering if anyone had any luck using this card with another brand.
 
Would Orinoco's 108 pcmia card work with link sys or d link Super G routers or APs? I see most people are saying that you should stick with the sme brand when doing Super G but I was wondering if anyone had any luck using this card with another brand.
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I'm thinking not. That was what I was warning about in my earlier message. At the very least you should check with the super or "boosted" G equipment makers to see what they guarantee to work with what.

Ernie
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: JackMDS
Originally posted by: whalen
The super G routers are interference producing machines...so if you have any 2.4GHz phones or your neighbors have a 2.4GHz AP, it will likely kill their signal.
Click to expand...
mmm.... Where this is coming from.

Is your regular 802.11g or the old 802.11b are working at other frequency than 2.4GHz? :shocked:😕:shocked:
Click to expand...

I think he is pointing out that SuperG and XtremeG routers

A) have nice juciy amplifiers
b) use channel bonding in those 108Mbps modes, which uses two channels out of the 11 available. WOrst of all, if they use channels on both sides of six, it kills reception on almost every channel. THis only occurs during data transmission, and the effects are more intermittant than just a constant blockage of signal, but it is still annoying as hell if you fall victim to it.
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I do not think that the is extra amplification in the D-Link /Netgear SuperG or the Linksys XtremeG.

The SuperG does Bond two Channels in the SuperG mode, but it is usually fall out of the Super Mode if it not stable or there are interferences. The Linksys does not bond but the total gain in bandwidth is less than the SuperG, and the distance is somewhat less.

Both the D-Link/Netgear and the Linksys work Normally like any other 802.11g.

My main point is that at the Entry Level Wireless if you go with the SuperG you have nothing loose the worse it will work like any other hardware that you might get. However, when conditions are suitable you can almost double you Bandwidth.
 
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