> re: " Broadcom 4318 modules which I have purchased on ePrey (sic) from > a Hong Kong-based seller" > > Can you share link to a PCI card from China that is known to have > Broadcom modules? > > I purchased one to test -- it worked great -- then bought 12 more for > a lab and they all didn't work because they had different mini-PCI > cards under the same labeled slot. Ugh. I know if I can find a > reliable supplier with Broadcom mini-PCI modules I'd be set... these > cards were like $8- each... very appealing for a lab.
I have searched ePrey (sic) for cards meeting the basic requirements. You can, too. Look for Broadcom Mini-PCI 4318 cards which state that they are intended for various Dell laptops but NOT for IBM laptops. Here is the present listing for the lowest-cost one (item plus shipping to the US) ... http://cgi.ebay.com/Broadcom-wireless-wifi-B-G-mini-pci-card-BCM4318-4318-/170464143721?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b0746969 ... it is item number 27b0746969 if the above link doesn't work. I have purchased at least a dozen such cards from several ePrey sellers and all have worked. Right now, there are a number of "lots" of cards being sold at quite reasonable prices. Just key on the description where is says it is Dell-compatible but NOT IBM-compatible. I have found that those cards are immediately seen by MacOS X and do not require "flashing" or even updating the 802.11 plist. You will require a Mini-PCI to PCI adapter, too, and also an antenna. You want a Mini-PCI to PCI adapter which has one antenna connector and, consequently, one internal cable to the card. The card I have cited, above, is US$4.40, including free shipping. A "lot" of 10 cards can be had for under US$40. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
