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From: species8350 on 1 Jan 2010 05:51
On Jan 1, 10:50 am, species8350 <not_here.5.species8...(a)xoxy.net>
wrote:
> On Dec 30 2009, 1:06 pm, "larry moe 'n curly" <larrymoencu...(a)my-
>
>
>
>
>
> deja.com> wrote:
> > On Dec 28, 8:40 am, species8350 <not_here.5.species8...(a)xoxy.net>
> > wrote:
>
> > > Hi,
>
> > > I am thinking of buying a wi-fi card for my PC (DELL Dimension).
> > > Running Vista 32 bit
>
> > > D-Link DWL-G510 PCI Card looks good
>
> > > Anyone any experience.
>
> > > It has a low profile back plane, will it fit my case?
>
> > The card measures 64mm x 120mm.  I have some, and they've
> > worked fine, but D-Link's software supports only the easy to crack
> > WEP encryption, not the much, much better WPA encryption.
> > Fortunately Asus makes an essentially identical wireless card,
> > the WL-138G, and its WPA software can be used for the D-Link
> > card.  However no driver software is needed for Windows versions
> > 2000 and newer because they provide native WPA support.  Actually
> > installing D-Link's software may prevent WPA from working and
> > also make the card sluggish.
>
> > Don't overlook Airlink brand cards, especially if you're using Windows
> > ME
> > or 98Se, because their AWLH3026 and AWLH3028 cards support WPA with
> > them, even though they don't say so for the AWLH3028.  The USB AWLL
> > versions of these adapters do, too.
>
> Thanks for responding
>
> I am looking at the wifi cards on the Novatech website.
>
> The DWL-G510 is well reviewed. I don't see end of line as an issue.
> Just how well it works.
>
> How important is the type of antenna?
> They have an Edimax with a lead to the antenna. is this a big
> advantage.
> They also have an Edimax with three antennas that supports N
> broadcasts. Could this antenna system be an advantage. I will probably
> connect through a Thomson router
> Their Novatech card has a double dipole antenna. Is this a good idea.
>
> Is the antenna the most important part of the card?
>
> Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Ps Vista 32 bit OS
From: Tinkerer on 2 Jan 2010 09:52

"species8350" <not_here.5.species8350(a)xoxy.net> wrote in message
news:33b9cf35-665c-49c1-b29b-c1b583398594(a)21g2000yqj.googlegroups.com...
On Dec 30 2009, 1:06 pm, "larry moe 'n curly" <larrymoencu...(a)my-
deja.com> wrote:
> On Dec 28, 8:40 am, species8350 <not_here.5.species8...(a)xoxy.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
>
> > I am thinking of buying a wi-fi card for my PC (DELL Dimension).
> > Running Vista 32 bit
>
> > D-Link DWL-G510 PCI Card looks good
>
> > Anyone any experience.
>
> > It has a low profile back plane, will it fit my case?
>
> The card measures 64mm x 120mm. I have some, and they've
> worked fine, but D-Link's software supports only the easy to crack
> WEP encryption, not the much, much better WPA encryption.
> Fortunately Asus makes an essentially identical wireless card,
> the WL-138G, and its WPA software can be used for the D-Link
> card. However no driver software is needed for Windows versions
> 2000 and newer because they provide native WPA support. Actually
> installing D-Link's software may prevent WPA from working and
> also make the card sluggish.
>
> Don't overlook Airlink brand cards, especially if you're using Windows
> ME
> or 98Se, because their AWLH3026 and AWLH3028 cards support WPA with
> them, even though they don't say so for the AWLH3028. The USB AWLL
> versions of these adapters do, too.

> Thanks for responding

> I am looking at the wifi cards on the Novatech website.

> The DWL-G510 is well reviewed. I don't see end of line as an issue.
> Just how well it works.

> How important is the type of antenna?
> They have an Edimax with a lead to the antenna. is this a big
> advantage.

Just fitted one of these into my daughter's PC and it works a treat.
Chosen for two reasons.
1) It was the cheapest available
2) You can move the antenna around if the signal is a bit iffy. E.g. if the
computer itself is between router and antenna (hers was)
--
Tinkerer





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