Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 17:55:20 +0100 (CET)
From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 802.11b hardware (Re: wireless pcmcia cards)
James Tapping clara.net
On Fri, 23 Feb 2001, Jim Sheafer wrote:
> Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:08:02 -0500 (EST)
> From: Jim Sheafer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: 802.11b hardware (Re: wireless pcmcia cards)
>
> On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hhvgoe >Neat prices... in Germany I haven't seen any Orinoco card cheaper than
> Hhvgoe >$200... and no access point cheaper than §350. Do you know anyone to get this
> Hhvgoe >stuff from who does international orders?
>
> D-Link DWL500 802.11b PCI - $157
>
>http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/resellers/0-7085-311-2677513-3.html?tag=st.sh.7085-311-2677513.sort.price
>
> Linksys USB 802.11B - $120
>
>http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/resellers/0-7085-311-4778229.html?tag=st.sh.sr.pl.pr4778229
>
> Addtron PCMCIA 802.11B - $107
>
>http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/resellers/0-7085-311-4438907.html?tag=st.sh.sr.pl.pr4438907
>
> Why is everyone focused on access points? Most of these cards come with
> software that will turn any PC into an access point for much cheaper. If
> you are looking for cheap, don't worry about wi-fi - just get cards from
> the same company. I have 3 webgear 802.11 cards - slower, older, company
> out of business - but the entire setup cost me $150.
Do they work under Linux?
> My home desktop, my wife's laptop (for her business) and my Lib are all
> very happily wireless networking.
>
> --
> -Jim
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