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You need to have a pci-e slot, they are not compatible with legacy pci. The wiki for the pci express spec should tell you all. -mb On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 1:09 PM, Brien Dieterle wrote: > No it won't matter for you, just get whatever fits the slot you have > > On Aug 12, 2017

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No it won't matter for you, just get whatever fits the slot you have On Aug 12, 2017 5:33 AM, "Michael" wrote: > maybe I'm confused is the pci-e standard new. From the photographs of > it it looks to short to fit in the slots that are like that (the extension > with two

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maybe I'm confused is the pci-e standard new. From the photographs of it it looks to short to fit in the slots that are like that (the extension with two tabs that drop down). Like this: __ | | |

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I need two because I have two computers. the tv server and my work horse. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 6:58 PM, Michael Butash wrote: > Using 2 usb nics will not help here, in fact, it's just going to probably > freak out your system. Just don't do that as a friendly

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Like these... http://www.wirelesshack.org/best-kali-linux-compatible-usb-adapter-dongles-2016.html -mb On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Michael wrote: > well I decided on: > 2 of Netis WF2118 Wireless N 300Mbps PCI Adapter with Two 5dBi Antennas > and Low-profile Bracket

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Using 2 usb nics will not help here, in fact, it's just going to probably freak out your system. Just don't do that as a friendly recommendation. Atheros and Realtek tend to have good linux support these days, I can't remember the last time I picked up a random usb stick and did NOT have it

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Thanks Michael. I look into it when the internet starts misbehaving. right now everything seems to be great. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Michael Butash wrote: > If you're dropping often, it's probably more an RF issue, ie. coverage > isn't sufficient. > > In linux, it's

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well I decided on: 2 of Netis WF2118 Wireless N 300Mbps PCI Adapter with Two 5dBi Antennas and Low-profile Bracket the price was right and they seem to work on Linux. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Michael wrote: > What about >

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What about https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb ? Will I likely have the same issue? I don't really want to spend $76 on two https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-pci-card-v5-w-full-low-profile-brackets . And what is the

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If you're dropping often, it's probably more an RF issue, ie. coverage isn't sufficient. In linux, it's easy to see your levels, use iwconfig when connected to wifi, and look at your Signal Level. It'll be represented as a negative integer, say -50 dBm. The higher the number (remember, this is

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Don't buy anything unless you can confirm it has 100% linux support. The PCI version of that card says it has linux support, but PCIe version looks suspicious. I don't think PCIe cards will work in a PCI slot. Just get a card from here:

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what about the fact that I don't have pci-e connectors? Does it work on standard pci jacks? On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Michael wrote: > I can't get a manufacturer from this on but it says it is a pci-e card. > What do you think should I get it? > > On Thu, Aug 10,

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I can't get a manufacturer from this on but it says it is a pci-e card. What do you think should I get it? On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:36 PM, Michael wrote: > I hate it. I need to reconnect often! > > On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:35 PM, Michael wrote: >

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I hate it. I need to reconnect often! On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:35 PM, Michael wrote: > This one will work. What do you think? > https://www.amazon.com/Netis-Wireless-Advanced-Antennas- > Low-profile/dp/B0051PZSX8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8= >

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This one will work. What do you think? https://www.amazon.com/Netis-Wireless-Advanced-Antennas-Low-profile/dp/B0051PZSX8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8=1502406163=8-14=low+profile+wireless+pci+card On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:24 PM, Brian Cluff wrote: > More than likely you just need a

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More than likely you just need a pcie card. They have antennas on them that are much more powerful than the tiny little antennas that are built into the USB dongles. I've got a dongle that won't pick on the access point at the other end of my house even though my laptop and a computer with a

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I was speaking with my father about this and he said that I probably need to update my drivers. Being on Linux means my drivers are updated everytimeI update the computer I think. He then said that sometimes they work and sometimes they don't and the same thing goes for the cards. So I need to ask

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I changed on goals and they think it's appears to have made it better. What do you mean by put to sleep On Aug 8, 2017 11:19 AM, "Stephen Partington" wrote: > If there is an issue with the dongle or your system trying to put the USB > chain to sleep. > > > On Mon, Aug 7,

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Pretty likely it is the dongle/drivers/etc. Instead of getting a wireless card, you might consider just getting an external wifi router and configuring it for client mode. Then you can just plug several devices into the router and not worry about wifi drivers at all. On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 7:42

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If there is an issue with the dongle or your system trying to put the USB chain to sleep. On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 7:42 PM, Michael wrote: > Do you think the problem could be the dongle? Would getting a wireless > card resolve the problem? > > On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:54 PM,

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Do you think the problem could be the dongle? Would getting a wireless card resolve the problem? On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:54 PM, Michael wrote: > I went to cnn.com with no problems to repoport > > On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:45 PM, Michael wrote: > >> no I

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I went to cnn.com with no problems to repoport On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:45 PM, Michael wrote: > no I didn't have to do that. this is a private residence with a non > business network > > On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:43 PM, Brien Dieterle wrote: > >> Do you have

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no I didn't have to do that. this is a private residence with a non business network On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:43 PM, Brien Dieterle wrote: > Do you have to click agree on a sign in page when using guest? Try going > to a url like CNN.com and see if that brings up the captive

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Do you have to click agree on a sign in page when using guest? Try going to a url like CNN.com and see if that brings up the captive portal sign on page. On Aug 6, 2017 5:30 PM, "Michael" wrote: > I moved into a new place which offers free wifi (I'm renting a room). I > have