WOOHOO! Wireless Ethernet...

[Scarpozzi]

My boss gave me a brand new Cisco Wireless LAN adapter for my laptop. I brought this badboy home and tried it out. I can pick up 2 networks and get a pretty solid connection from my balcony. I'm going to have to see what I can get in my office, but this is pretty sweet.

 

[bmacd]

awesome! I want to set up a wifi in my house, but i'm a little low on cash ATM.

-=bmacd=-

 

[Scarpozzi]

Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

I need something like that for the long hotel nights...

 

[ndee]

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

I need something like that for the long hotel nights...

or a Skoorb

 

[Kaervak]

WiFi = greatness.

I can get a signal all the way out the middle of my backyard. And this is going through three walls a few hundred feet away.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Originally posted by: ndee

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

I need something like that for the long hotel nights...

or a Skoorb

Skoorb will be 2.5 hours away...how sad.

 

[ndee]

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: ndee

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

I need something like that for the long hotel nights...

or a Skoorb

Skoorb will be 2.5 hours away...how sad.

aw, he will be back

 

[Scarpozzi]

Well...stay in the Clarion and I'll setup a directional WAP for you. I can aim it right at your room.

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Turns out the signal is only strong on my deck though... I was able to pick up 2 networks...I tried one and the second one disappeared before I could try it. I may get a WAP just so I can float with my lappy around here... I just need to find an extremely cheap one. I already have switches in 4 rooms and about 6 computers on my network.

The admin probably saw your first connection and killed the network. It's crazy how many unsecured WAPs there are out there though.

I was going to get in on that crazy-cheap netgear wireless router deal at amazon saturday but decided it was too close to christmas to be buying myself stuff. Besides, I figure if I buy a wireless router, that'll make me want a new laptop even more

 

[Scarpozzi]

Yeah...if you get a wireless router, a laptop is about the only practical application I can think of. I mean, if you have multiple lappys and you don't know where you'll need to use them, it's handy. I just don't have that much of a reason to get one because I have too many desktop systems and servers in my apartment already. The only thing my laptop will do for me is have work-related software and administrative tools on it. Then I'll probably be using Citrix anyhow and it won't matter if I'm on my laptop or in my comfy desk chair.

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
My boss gave me a brand new Cisco Wireless LAN adapter for my laptop. I brought this badboy home and tried it out. I can pick up 2 networks and get a pretty solid connection from my balcony. I'm going to have to see what I can get in my office, but this is pretty sweet.

yeah, those cisco cards are sweet, high wattage and long range!

 

[MrBond]

I've got my pocketpc I could go wireless with too, but surfing with it isn't as nice as a laptop. I'd love to be able to sit out on the balcony and get some work done

 

[RossMAN]

Is this Cisco WiFi card better than the Orinoco Gold?

If so, how?

 

[Waveslidin]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is this Cisco WiFi card better than the Orinoco Gold?

If so, how?

I have a Cisco 350 pcmcia adapter as well. While a good adapter with excellent client utilities, the range is somewhat lacking. Their is a connector for an external antenna, but that is separate. The best bang for the buck I can find out there is a Linksys Wusb11. The external antenna is wonderful, and the USB feature allows for easy transfer between desktop and laptop when needed.

 

[faZZter]

"Yeah...if you get a wireless router, a laptop is about the only practical application I can think of."

Ok here is another......use the wireless router and a wireless bridge to connect your X-Box to your network and X-Box live. That way you don't have 50 feet of Cat5 strung around the house like I do....

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Waveslidin

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is this Cisco WiFi card better than the Orinoco Gold?

If so, how?

I have a Cisco 350 pcmcia adapter as well. While a good adapter with excellent client utilities, the range is somewhat lacking. Their is a connector for an external antenna, but that is separate. The best bang for the buck I can find out there is a Linksys Wusb11. The external antenna is wonderful, and the USB feature allows for easy transfer between desktop and laptop when needed.

I'm pretty happy with my Dell Truemobile 1150 (rebadged Orinoco Gold). Just wanted to make sure that there wasn't a better WiFi card out there.